RM Auctions, Amelia Island, Saturday, March 14, 2015
1975 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 MFI Coupe, Lot 144
VIN: 9115600461
Engine: 6650644
Trans: ?
Color: Ice Green Metallic (266-9-3)
Mileage: ?
Auction Estimate: US$300,000 - $350,000
Sold for: US$308,000
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Auction Description:
This stunning 911 Carrera was delivered new in May 1975 through Mahag, the Porsche dealer in Munich. It is the 460th of only 508 H-Series ROW Carreras, and it appears to have spent its life in Sweden. The included Certificate of Authenticity issued by Porsche Sweden notes that the original owner specified a wide-range list of extra-cost options, including headlamp washers, air conditioning, step-less adjustable intermit tend wiper control, a driver’s side sports seat and front passenger seat covered in black leather with perforated inserts, antenna suppression, a five-speed gearbox, colored windows, tinted glass, and a black perforated headliner (the “Triple Black” package). Also fitted were a dashboard speaker, two rear speakers, and a package of two front fog lamps and a rear fog light. The car wears a full set of special-ordered 7Jx15 Fuchs forged light-alloy wheels at the front and 8Jx15 at the rear.
While the name of the original owner is unknown, the car’s second owner was well-known Swedish Porsche dealer Bo Strandell, who acquired it in the mid-1980s. Strandell sold the car in 1988 to a lawyer, Bertil Delborn, and at that time, approximately 70,000 kilometers were recorded on its odometer. Mr. Delborn drove the car regularly until 1990, after which he stored it in a heated garage and drove it only sparingly until 2012, when it was purchased by the consignor; at the time the consignor purchased the car, it had covered only 83,000 kilometers. During Mr. Delborn’s ownership, the car underwent mandatory government inspections in 1990, 2002, 2003, 2008, and 2011.
A comprehensive, two-year, nut-and-bolt concours restoration was undertaken in 2012, by one of Europe’s top early 911 specialist shops. Work included a complete disassembly, with all of the parts being catalogued, inspected, and refurbished or replaced where needed. The tub was stripped to bare metal and found to be in good condition overall, with some minor rust repair necessary, as would be expected from a 40-year-old vehicle; nonetheless, all of the body panels remain original. The body shell was primed using an electrostatic coating process, ensuring that the entire shell is fully protected from corrosion. It was then repainted in its original special-order color, Ice Green Metallic (code 250), which was applied using a downdraft spray booth with Glasurit paint. All of the tinted glass is original and in good condition. All seals and weather-stripping are new, and all trim, frames, door handles, and window frames have been newly anodized in black.
Mechanically, the powerful 2.7-liter engine was completely rebuilt to as-new condition and appearance, with an extreme focus being paid to detail. A dynamometer test of the freshly rebuilt engine produced an impressive average of 214 horsepower. The five-speed fully synchronized transaxle and braking system were both fully rebuilt, while the Koni shock absorbers were also restored before being reinstalled. All suspension bushings and ball joints were replaced. New 205/55 front and 225/65 rear tires were mounted on the car’s refinished original Fuchs alloy wheels.
A fresh set of correct black “negative” Carrera appliqués completes the exterior. Except for new correct black velour carpets and a black headliner, the interior is the original, with a black leather sport seat on the driver’s side and a normal black leather seat for the passenger. The speedometer, tachometer, clock, and all other instruments have been carefully restored. The odometer was reset to zero, and the car will have approximately 1,500 kilometers on it since the rebuild. The radio is a new retro-inspired Blaupunkt-Köln example. Additionally, the Porsche is supplied with its original tool kit, spare wheel, jack, and air pump. A detailed handbook that outlines the incredibly thorough restoration will accompany this Carrera at sale, along with numerous photographs that document the process.
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