The time has come for me to sell my beloved ’68 L due to the combined forces of a job relocation, impending home purchase, and a baby scheduled to arrive in a little over 3 months. I’ve owned this vehicle for just 2 years and we’ve forged a strong bond in that short time, it’s a fantastic car that deserves a new owner who will treat her right.
This is a mechanically sound, unmolested, Porsche COA matching-numbers, California black plate, non-sunroof coupe that has been thoughtfully refreshed in its original Silver Metallic splendor.
1968 Porsche 911L Coupe
VIN: 11805228
Engine #: 3280742
5-speed Trans #: 3080136
96024 Silver Metallic Exterior
Black Leatherette Interior
96,072 original miles
Original Manuals & Maintenance Booklet, Keys, etc.
Original Tool Kit, Bag, and Jack
Thorough Maintenance Records covering the majority of its life, including detailed records of exhaustive restoration and maintenance performed over the past 15 years
Production Completion Date: Feb 7, 1968
Original Purchase Date: April 12, 1968 from Vasek Polak in Hermosa Beach, with just 42 miles on the clock
Ownership History:
1968 - 1972
0 to 36k miles
1974 - 1998
36k to 89k miles
1998 - 2011
89k to 94k miles
2011 - present
94k to 96k miles
This is an original California car purchased from the first all-Porsche dealership in the United States, the legendary Vasek Polak. It carries valid/registered California black plates and has lived its entire life in the Golden State.
Thorough service records and history are available from the 1st owner up until 1972 @ 36k miles. Unfortunately the 2nd owner did not keep service records as the majority of all maintenance was performed by a friend who happened to specialize in German motors, and most transactions were paid cash and kept off the books. There is limited service history during the 2nd owners custody, unfortunately.
However, a notable amount of important mechanical repairs and upgrades were performed by the 3rd and present owner and there are exhaustive records from this most recent period that cover everything of significance.
Extensive Interior/Exterior and Mechanical work was initiated by the 3rd owner starting in 1998 and the car has been covered and garaged ever since with regular but limited driving (less than 7k miles in the past 15 years). In the following descriptions the word “New” refers to any work performed during this period where the results still present as new, even if the work was in fact completed years ago.
Interior Details:
New Carpet color-matched in period-correct weave
New Trunk Compartment Carpet and Mat
New Factory Headliner
New Factory Seat Covers w/ re-stuffed seat cushions
Original Stock Steering Wheel
Original Door Panels (no speaker holes)
New Factory Window Cranks
Original Seatbelts (fronts missing latch emblems)
90’s era Blaupunkt CD Stereo installed in dash, connected to a pair of JBL speakers on the rear deck unmounted and attached only with velcro. The stereo could easily be swapped out for a period-correct unit or radio-delete panel if desired.
Exterior Details:
Bare Metal, Glass Out Repaint in 1998 to extremely high standard in Factory color code-matched original Silver Metallic finish. Thanks to high quality work and gentle care this 15-year old paint job looks deep and lustrous with just the right amount maturation in the still-liquid clear coat.
Undercarriage Bead Blasted, Fully Caulked & Sealed w/ New Undercoat
No Rust
No signs of accident or identifiable damage, drives perfectly straight with a solid and tight feel
All Exterior Door / Window / Trim Rubber Seals replaced
Original Glass all around w/ light UV-protective tint installed in 2011
All 5 Original Porsche Fuchs deep six 15” alloys refinished by Al Reed (Correction: 5.5 x 15 wheel size confirmed)
Brand New Continental Tires in period-appropriate size/tread
No Dents, Scratches or Dings in paint. Zero.
Well-Polished Brightwork presents well, with just one identifiable mark on the driver’s aluminum window frame
Newer Bilstein Shocks at factory ride height, Perfect Alignment
NOS Hella Fog Lamps & Bumper Crossbars
Period-appropriate Hood Bra and Engine Bay Fender Guard included
Bespoke/Fitted Car Cover w/ “1968 911 L” embroidery
Mechanical Details:
Oil-Fed Carrera Chain Tensioner Upgrade
Smog Pump Delete
Re-ground Cam to “S” spec & Resurfaced Rocker Arms
Top-End Rebuild, re-sealed cam towers & new gaskets
New Factory Shifter, Clutch Overhaul, Transaxle & Driveline
Original Weber Carburetors - Recently Rebuilt & Synchronized
Rebuilt Brake Calipers
New Bosch CD Unit, Plugs & Plug Wires
SSI Stainless Heat Exchangers
K&N Air Filters w/ High-Flow Covers
Piston Leak-down Numbers:
6%
6%
6%
6%
6%
18%
Starts from cold on first try with minimal smoke at exhaust and very minimal garage floor spotting
Year/Model Details:
The 911L was a single-year production for 1968 only, and was offered as the top-of-the-line model for the US market in that year as the 911S was not imported due to smog restrictions. The 911L came equipped with all S trim and brake upgrades, but was equipped with the standard 911 motor rated at 130 hp stock.
Records indicate and the Registry data appears to confirm that only 449 examples of the 911L were produced for the US market, making this one of the more rare executions of the 911 lineage.
Condition: Excellent Driver / Near-Show Quality
This authentic, rare, matching-numbers car has been thoughtfully restored over the past 15-year period to an excellent driver or near-show quality condition. It presents very well and retains an iconic, timeless look that turns heads and sparks parking lot conversations wherever it goes.
Most importantly, it runs like a Teutonic sewing machine and is an absolute pleasure to drive, whether for club events and spirited rally’s, or simply for a joyride down your local coast or canyon road. The visceral feel of the modestly enhanced flat six air-cooled engine combined with the purity of the SWB road manners makes for a truly fantastic driving experience. This unpretentious vehicle embodies the perfect representation of what a true vintage 911 is all about, as it’s made to be driven and enjoyed.
Additional Photos: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjEHxuSK
I will miss it deeply.
$55,000.00 / OBO
(contact info redacted)
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