Bonhams Goodwood Members' Meeting Auction, Chichester, Goodwood, Sussex, 20th March 2016
1968 RHD Porsche 2.0L 911S Coupe, Lot 86
Registration: (UK) 995 HRY
VIN: 11800468
Engine: 4080521
Trans: -
Color: Red (originally Tangerine)/Black
Mileage: 4251 (indicated)
Auction Estimate: £100,000 - 130,000/US$140,000 - 180,000
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Auction Description:
*Original, right-hand drive UK car
*Matching chassis, engine and gearbox numbers
*Extensively restored
*Formerly in the Carlos Monteverde collection
This early, short-wheelbase 911S is a rare, right-hand drive, UK-supplied car that has seen only limited use since undergoing restoration, in the course of which it was stripped down to a bare shell and completely rebuilt (see photographs and bills on file). More recently the car has been serviced by marque specialist Andy Prill and RPM, and their related bills are on file also.
The accompanying Porsche Certificate of Authenticity confirms that both the engine and gearbox numbers match the chassis number, and states that this car is one of approximately 30 right-hand drive models built for the UK market. Its original colour was Tangerine (the HPI report shows that the colour change to red occurred during the early 1980s). The current owner had an early 911-type wood-rim steering wheel and Recaro sports seats (as per the 2.7 RS Touring) fitted in 2011 when he purchased the car from Carlos Monteverde's famous collection. The original steering wheel and seats are included in the sale.
The vendor has used the Porsche for longer journeys from Hertfordshire to his house in Devon, and on all occasions it has performed faultlessly, covering circa 4,200 miles in the last few years. Presented in close to show condition, this wonderful Porsche 911S comes with a V5C registration document, current MoT and a comprehensive file of history dating back 20 years, which includes the aforementioned restoration and service records.