Sorry, I meant to say a record price for a classic 911 not including 2.7 rs carreras!
Sorry, I meant to say a record price for a classic 911 not including 2.7 rs carreras!
Hi Thomas,Originally Posted by Milou
I was pretty sure that is what you meant. I think you are correct in stating that the McQueen/LeMans 911 will be the new high mark for a street early 911, including the Carreras, if it sells (ie, Frank doesn't set the reserve too high).
Brian
'71T
R Gruppe #299
I agree. It is curious, this culture of the 232 cars built in calendar 1964. They are not all 901s and the designation seems a clever piece of marketing to make one group of cars more distinct than they really are. I think early cars are interesting, developing models with myriad running changes and are probably more valuable than later cars built after spec's and parts became more consistent. But they are not Alloy 120s.
356 Reg #16227
Early S Reg #700
R Gruppe #340
Everybody has preferences but for me the earlier the car the more Porsche-ness it has.
Don
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1965 Irish Green Painted Dash 912
1981 Green 911SC
2006 Red Cayman S
Olde Threade Alerte
Reference . . .
VIN = 300221
Eng# = ?
Trans# = ?
'. . . 128 hp, 1,991 cc horizontally opposed six-cylinder engine, five-speed manual transmission, four-wheel independent suspension, and four-wheel disc brakes. Wheelbase: 87"
- One of 232 911s built in 1964, of which only 45 are known to exist
- Exceptional and fully documented restoration in 2005
- Matching engine, transmission and body
. . . The Porsche 911 traces its roots back to sketches drawn by Ferdinand “Butzi” Porsche in 1959. It was developed as a more powerful, larger and more comfortable brother of Porsche’s first model, the 356. The second generation of the Porsche family went to work on the challenge of improving upon the much-loved 356 series cars. Ferdinand Porsche went to work on the chassis and body, while his cousin Ferdinand Piech developed the larger six-cylinder engine. With a slightly longer wheelbase and aerodynamic body shape, the new generation Porsche was introduced at the Frankfurt Auto Show in 1963 as the Porsche 901. However, Peugeot raised objections to the new name, claiming rights to all three-digit car names with a zero in the middle. With a simple change of a number, the fabled “911” was born . . .
. . . Production of the new Porsche began in September 1964. Of the first 232 cars built in 1964, the first 82 received the 901 designation. The other 150 were labeled as 911s, though the 901 nomenclature continued to be used for internal parts designation for years thereafter. Currently only 45 of the ’64 901/911s are known to exist, making the first year of the iconic Porsche very rare indeed . . .
. . . The Porsche 911 offered here bears the serial number 300221. Built on December 22, 1964, it’s one of the last 911s to come out of the factory before 1965. In 2005, this beauty underwent a thorough and fully documented restoration that lasted three years. Not only is this early 911 in immaculate condition, it also has a matching engine, transmission and body, making it a truly rare find . . .
. . . Painted Ivory White, this early 911 looks absolutely stunning. The chrome work on the bumpers, trim and factory steel wheels is in excellent condition. Underneath the trunk lid, the engine has been restored using NOS parts and is incredibly clean. Up front, the car includes a full-size spare, jack and a complete tool-set. No detail was overlooked, and the interior was restored to the same level of detail as the rest of the car. The black leather trim contrasts nicely with original black and white hounds-tooth seat inserts. Even the wood for the dash and steering wheel were restored to correct specification. Included is also an original owners manual. With only 1,343 kms since its restoration and a recent mechanical service, this 1964 Porsche 911 drives as well as it looks . . .
. . . Few other marques carry the same recognition as Porsche, and no other car has such a prestigious legacy as the Porsche 911. Offered here is one of the first 911s in that long line of historic sports cars. Rarely are one of the first 232 offered for sale, let alone an example in such immaculate condition. This early Porsche 911 will make for a valuable piece of history in any collection . . .
ADDENDUM
. . . Please note this fantastic car is matching numbers throughout. Due to the rarity of parts for these early 911s, the painstaking restoration by respected marque experts took four years and totaled $125,000, for which receipts are available, along with a PCA certificate of authenticity. This is likely one of the most correct and best restored 901/911s in the world . . .'
Last edited by LongRanger; 12-09-2014 at 02:28 AM.
You forgot the Old Thread Alert Rick.
Funny, everybody was all over the place on this auction price for a '64. Now you wish you could buy a matching numbers restoration project for that money.
Erik
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Gooding sold Chassis # 300250 for $ 407,000 at Monterey in 2014. That was actually below the estimate.
Some other early 911 prices from http://www.goodingco.com/results/realized/?cat=33
Lot 5 - 1971 Porsche 911 2.2 S $170,500
Lot 41 - 1973 Porsche 911 2.4 S $330,000
Lot 64 - 1965 Porsche 911 $407,000 (same car as above)
Lot 126 - 1968 Porsche 911 2.0 L $104,500
Jim Alton
Torrance, CA
Early 911S Registry # 237
1965 Porsche 911 coupe
1958 Porsche 356A cabriolet
A couple of brokers have told me to ignore the upcoming Scottsdale prices. Scottsdale is really not a good Porsche venue. They said we have to wait for the Amelia auctions to see what the Porsche market is doing. There is a general agreement that the auctions are driving the market right now.
Richard Newton
[QUOTE=NeunElf;776024]Gooding sold Chassis # 300250 for $ 407,000 at Monterey in 2014. That was actually below the estimate.
407.000 dollar is not a bad price for an early '65 Porsche 911.
Erik
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