911 Normale Cars for Sale

[doigthom]

Ah Ha! The plot thickens.

[Peanut]

Too bad they used a hokey aftermarket A/C condenser. While the original ones in '68 were horribly inefficient, I think the best choice would have been a single pass Behr unit from 69-75.

Anyone know what brand those rear defroster tubes are? Those are the best repro I've seen yet.

Frank, here's the back story. Car supposedly has only 27k miles on it. Owned previously by Prescott Kelly.

Lofty estimate... $225,000 - $275,000.

Lot 287

1968 Porsche 911 Sportomatic

Chassis no. 11835019 Engine no. 3380124 Gearbox no. 3180291
$225,000 - $275,000

To be auctioned on Saturday, March 11, 2017

130 bhp, 1,991 cc air-cooled SOHC horizontally opposed six-cylinder engine with dual Weber 40IDAP carburetors, four-speed semi-automatic transmission, independent front suspension with McPherson struts, and torsion bars; independent front suspension with semi-trailing arms, torsion bars, and tubular shock absorbers; and four-wheel ventilated disc brakes. Wheelbase: 87 in.

Numbers-matching drivetrain
Exceptionally original; only 27,726 miles
Multiple concours winner
Possibly the finest 1968 Sportomatic extant
Includes copy of Kardex and Certificate of Authenticity

Offered is what may be the most original 1968 Porsche 911 coupe in the world, let alone the finest equipped with the intriguing Sportomatic semi-auto transmission.

According to its factory Kardex, chassis number 835019 was completed on 9 January 1968 and shipped 20 days later to VW Pacific in Culver City, California. The first registered owner is listed as a T.G. Tupman of Balboa Island, a coastal suburb of Los Angeles. Along with the Sportomatic transmission – an expensive option at $2,380 – Mr. Tupman selected 911 S instrumentation and oil tank, full tinted glass (Catacolor), bumper horns, and a radio installation package. The car was painted Silver Metallic (96024B), a single-stage paint without clearcoat. The interior was black leatherette. The original tires were Pirelli 165/15 radials on ventilated chromed steel wheels. Upon delivery, an air conditioning system was installed; a former owner believes that work was carried out at Chick Iverson Porsche in nearby Newport Beach. Eventually, a Blaupunkt AM-FM radio was added as well.

The 911 coupe has led a much pampered life, accruing fewer than 23,000 original miles from new, and passing through the hands of some well-known and devoted Porsche enthusiasts. These included Bob Hartwell, owner of Hartwell Vineyards in Napa, California. Mr. Hartwell kept the car until 2000 before selling it to renowned Porsche historian and collector Prescott Kelly of Weston, Connecticut; it later joined the Bob Ingram collection in North Carolina, and was again acquired by Mr. Kelly. In 2015 it was sold to its current owner.

There can be no question that this silver 911 is as perfect inside and out, topside and underbody, as only an un-restored, low-mileage car can be. It boasts excellent fit and finish, and all the interior and trim is original. The paint is original with the exception of the front bumper, which was repainted in 1987. This 911 retains its original date-stamped chrome-plated steel wheels with vintage Semperit tires for show, including painted crests on the hubcaps and wire valve stem supports. It is also supplied with newer Porsche 6-inch steel chrome wheels with new Vredesteins for street use.

This wonderful A-series 911 is supplied with a factory-original tool roll, including a tire gauge and fuses, a correct and perfect Bilstein blue-tipped jack, owner’s manual with special Sportomatic supplement, radio and battery warranty booklets, a set of floor mats, Kardex, and Certificate of Authenticity. It still wears its original California “black plates.” Further, it is in mint, show condition, and regularly out-scores restored cars when it is shown competitively. It won the 911 Division at the 1988 Pikes Peak Porsche Club Parade National Concours against restored cars, was declared the “Most Outstanding Porsche” at the 2001 Greenwich Concours, and won “Best German Sports Car 1967–1983” at the 2012 Greenwich Concours.

[Richardnew]

Auction houses are giving us some insane estimates these days. They have to be really desperate for good cars and they're giving owners crazy numbers.

I wonder if anyone is getting a guarantee these days? That was common at the peak of the market.

Richard Newton
Are Your Parts Insured?

[NeunElf]

My favorite from the Motostalgia Auction is a 1959 Porsche 356A Cabriolet estimated at $105,000 - $165,000. The description says "The 1.5-liter power plant sitting between the back wheels is tuned up and ready to hit the back roads on a Sunday afternoon."

The description doesn't mention that it's a 1.5 liter VW dual port engine.

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It does appear to be an actual Reutter-built cabriolet.

[Carparc]

So I guess I have forgotton. Do L's get posted in S thread or Normale? If so, my bad as I just searched the Normale thread only, before posting.

Thanks,

Scott

Well, initially they were meant to be an S.....
Interesting question though.
Why don't we start a new and similar thread for the L's?

Henk.

[Peanut]

1968 for sale. Not mine, no affiliation. On Craigslist. VIN 11880239. Asking $50,000.
Sellers comments:
Excellent condition, ready to go. Short wheelbase, Weber carburetors, no rust. Original tool kit and original jack, 105,400 miles, new Michelin Pilots, new battery. Scrupulously maintained by Porsche expert. European spec suspension. VIN 11880239. Engine 901/14. True Porsche sporting excellence, completely solid and dependable

https://cnj.craigslist.org/cto/6032289041.html

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[DOUGS73E]

Bonhams Salesroom Notice
Please note, this car was completed on October 6, 1965 as a 1966 model year example fitted with the rare and desirable Golde sunroof, as per its Porsche Certificate of Origin. The car is titled as a 1966.
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Bonhams Amelia Island Auction, March 9, 2017
1966 Porsche 2.0L 911 Coupe, Lot 122
VIN: 302527
Engine: 902677
Trans: -
Color: Light Ivory/Black
Mileage: 44,715 kilometers
Auction Estimate: -
Sold for: US$225,500 (including premium)

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Auction Description:

*Matching numbers
*One of approximately 42 sunroof-equipped coupes from the 1965 model year
*Purchased from dry long-term storage
*Recent comprehensive mechanical and cosmetic restoration
*Porsche Certificate of Authenticity

This handsome 1965 coupe is notable in that it was ordered with a Golde electric retracting sunroof, Option number 9474. It is believed that no more than 42 coupes from that model year were so equipped, making this configuration a rarity. A unique feature of this early sunroof option was its drainage system, via a small hole above each rear quarter glass, an approach that carried over from the later 356s. As specified on its Certificate of Originality, this was enhanced by a full black leather interior, making it even more desirable. Other factory options included a Webasto auxiliary gas heater and tinted (Catacolor) glass.

The 911's Type 901/01 air-cooled and dry-sumped flat six displaced just under two liters and produced a respectable 130 net horsepower with 128 foot-pounds of torque. Fed through a five-speed manual transaxle, that was enough to deliver 60 miles an hour in nine seconds and a maximum speed of about 130 mph. Although the earliest 911s were equipped with Solex carburetors, this example is fitted with Webers, an upgrade that was phased in late in the model year and reflecting the constant changes and assembly-line upgrades that Porsches have enjoyed from the outset.

Although this fine example is fitted with European instrumentation, its earliest known owner was from California. It appears that the car was upgraded with a set of chromed steel wheels during that period, which the car retains today. After that owner's passing, the car was bequeathed to his daughter. She in turn sold the car to a family friend, Mr. Eslie Sykes, of Durham, North Carolina, in the 1990s. Mr. Sykes enjoyed the car for several years, then placed it into dry and heated storage in the basement of his rural home, where it remained until 2015, at which time it was acquired by the consignors. The car was taken to European Performance in Raleigh, North Carolina, where it was carefully disassembled and documented. The tub was placed on a rotisserie and stripped to bare metal prior to a respray in its original 6604 Light Ivory. The original floors and the rest of the shell were found to be in excellent condition, however, the front fenders had deteriorated and were subsequently replaced with new OEM pieces from Porsche Classic. Everything else was original and correct, with the car's chassis number still marked on the instrument panel and inside the doors. All the glass save the windshield is original, and the car retains its original, properly-dated lamp lenses. The chromed steel wheels and some other brightwork have been replated. All interior components were completely refurbished, including rebuilt seats with fresh leather and a new headliner and carpeting from Autobahn Interiors. Although the engine had been rebuilt by the first owner, the drivetrain was completely refreshed and the carburetors rebuilt. Brakes and suspension were overhauled to original specification and new tires have been mounted.

Displaying what is believed to be an original 44,715 kilometers, this 911 is supplied with its original spare wheel, jack, and tools, and a folio of photographs detailing the restoration. This rare and very desirable Porsche presents and drives beautifully, and would be a fine candidate for any Concours d'Elegance.

[sithot]

A Sportomatic rang the bell. Go figure.

[Bill Simmeth]

A Sportomatic rang the bell. Go figure.

Ha! I had a feeling it would appeal to some...

Certainly not to make money. Then again, I'm always amazed at what people (including me) spend money on. To some people the rarity of all these items combined in one car might just be attractive.

[Frank Beck]

That's insane.