Bonhams The Zoute Sale, Knokke-Heist, Place Albert de Knokke Le Zoute, Belgium, 10 Oct 2021
1967 Porsche 2.0L 911S Sunroof Coupe, Lot #20
VIN: 307660 / 307660S
Engine: 961257
Trans: 104330 (901/02)
Color: Aga Blue/Black Leatherette
Mileage: 00,462 km (indicated)
Auction Estimate: €170,000 - 230,000 / US$200,000 - 270,000
Sold for: €212,750/US$246,236 (including premium)
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Auction Description:
• Holy Grail for the 911 collector
• Desirable Aga Blue colour scheme from new
• Very rare factory electric sunroof
• Professionally restored in Belgium 2015-2019
• Matching numbers example
Offered here we have an early 911S finished in the beautiful colour of Aga Blue and featuring the very rare factory electric sunroof, the latter something of a 'Holy Grail' among early Porsche 911 enthusiasts. Manufactured in February 1967, chassis number '307660S', is one of the early, short-wheelbase cars of the type much favoured by the historic rallying fraternity, a situation that has led to original examples such as this one becoming a great rarity and consequently much in demand.
Noteworthy features include the dashboard instruments with green dials (correct for the 1965-1967 model years); a period-correct Blaupunkt Frankfurt radio; and the 911S's distinctive Fuchs five-spoke alloy wheels. This 911S was equipped with the Type 901/20 five-speed manual transmission and left the factory finished in Aga Blue (code 6608B) with black vinyl interior. Chassis number '307660S' was also ordered with the following desirable options:
Electric sunroof
Coloured windows
Antenna
Loudspeaker
External mirror, left
Two pairs of safety belts
The 911 2.0-litre S was delivered new to P.C. Import Inc of Northbrook, Illinois, USA in 1967. The Porsche is believed to have remained in the USA until sold to a new owner in Italy, being imported on 16th April 2010 to Brescia. On 13th February 2014 the car was exported from Italy to Belgium, having been bought by the current owner.
Commencing in 2015, a complete 'last nut and bolt' restoration was undertaken that took the next four years to complete at no expense spared. We are advised that every part of the car has been expertly restored to original specification by known specialists in Belgium. Works carried out included complete rebuilds of the engine and gearbox and the installation of a new interior. The interior features original seats, trimmed with black-and-white Pepita fabric (originally they were black leatherette). Of note is the original type steering wheel, a rare feature on a 1967 2.0S. The restoration was fully documented, there being 50-plus photographs of the car before restoration and 200-plus taken during and after the process on file. Currently registered in Belgium (the date of 1st registration is 1966), the Porsche also comes with an original plastic pouch containing the instruction manual, service information, and technical booklet.
Of the early (pre-A Programme) 911s, the final 1967 cars are considered the most desirable by many Porsche aficionados, combining as they do the stylistic purity of the original with greater refinement and superior road manners, particularly in the case of the top-of-the-range 911S.
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