Reintroducing a storied car to the Early 911S Registry...

[beh911]

Perhaps someone could scan and post the article here? Thanks.

-Allen-

I scanned it but will wait for a nod from John Dilger as to whether I can post it on the forum.

[beh911]

WOW ! Can you post more photos of the side view, I would like the see the side PORSCHE decals with the rocker trims in different view !

Thanks for sharing this awesome piece of history,
JD

Sorry, just getting around to answering some of these posts.

[beh911]

Heat wave tolerance allowing, I plan on getting the paint to pop this weekend. EVERYTHING shows up with no clear coat, so a proper cleaning (still have yet to wash it) and multi-staged elbow work on the paint should do some wonders.

Hopefully, at that point I'll take some photos and send them along with the write up for Esses.

Stay tuned

[beh911]

Hey Mark,

I'm beh911 (the owner). Carl has been replying to some of my crazy posts . The fuel tank is original but has definitely been redone in its past. I think ~1980. Knowing the previous owner, he would have kept the original finish but I don't know for certain what came from the factory. When I get the car back from some servicing, I will get some close ups of the tank for you.

An update: the tank is entirely gray with a krinkle finish similar to what you describe. I believe this to be how they came from the factory but haven't seen enough of them up close to confirm.

[RS-GT]

Thanks for the aditionnal pics !

JD

[FHernand]

Sir, that is a gem of car....Congrats!

[BOYER73S]

I've been waiting for a comment on this one as it is one of the more interesting things I have found in all the automobilia that has come with the car. Here's where I think it came from:

1969 was the first year for MFI and there were reports from customers of difficulties starting these cars. I imagine this was hanging from the turn signal stalk or some other appendage (key ring?) upon delivery.

Can someone else confirm this as the story for origination of this little piece?

Yes, this is the sort of stuff that came with the car. Nothing was thrown away.

I have all sorts of NOS parts (original cardboard door pockets, S calipers, seals, washers, luggage straps, etc, all bagged, boxed, and part numbered)... I will cover this attention to detail when I do an entry on the original owner. He was truly an 'original' owner!

I have one of those with my 69S paperwork

[aporschaguy]

Wow that's beautiful it's great to see an early S that was enjoyed and maintained to this level...

[beh911]

I have one of those with my 69S paperwork

Clyde,

Yours is the only other one that has come forward to date. I've even checked with Porsche Archives in Germany, and the person I emailed with says it is new to him as well.

If you have any idea of what cars it came with (69 only?) or how it was placed in the car/paperwork upon delivery, please share.

[beh911]

BTW, A sincere thank you for all the compliments and congratulations throughout the post. This community makes ownership all the more enjoyable.

Cheers