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Bonhams Auction, The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, Scottsdale, AZ, 28 January 2016
1967 Porsche 911S 2.0L Coupe, Lot 83
VIN: 306058
Engine: 960378
Trans: 13382 (901/02)
Color: Irish Green (6606)/Brown
Mileage: -
Auction Estimate: US$ 160,000 - 200,000/€150,000 - 180,000
Sold for: US$139,700 (including premium)
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Auction Description:
*Delivered new to 1931 Mille Miglia-winner Wilhelm Sebastian
*Presented in the as-delivered Irish Green over Brown Pepita livery
*Eligible for many great driving events such as the Copperstate 1000
*Desirable first production year 911S
*Offered with Porsche Certificate of Authenticity and copy of Kardex
This first-year 911S was completed on September 29th, 1966, in the models second production month, and finally left the Zuffenhausen-based Porsche factory on October 3rd that same year. The high-performance 'S' was fitted with loudspeaker and antenna, shod on Dunlop 165/15 tires and was trimmed in '6606' Irish Green over a smart, brown Leatherette interior, with Pepita cloth inserts. All these facts are documented by the cars Porsche-issued Certificate of Authenticity, as well as on a copy of the original factory Kardex document, both of which are accompanying the sale of the car.
The new Irish Green 911S was built for its home-market, where the Mannheim-based Islinger Porsche agency delivered it to the first owner, ex racing driver, Mr. Wilhelm Sebastian of Weinheim, Germany. Sebastian had made a name for himself when he co-drove a Mercedes-Benz SSKL with Rudolf Caracciola to win the 1931 Mille Miglia road race. He was a factory Grand Prix driver for Auto Union in 1934, and later a mechanic for Tazio Nuvolari.
How long the Irish Green 911S remained Mr. Sebastian remains unknown, but the cars Kardex reflect that Islinger Porsche serviced the car up until November 1967. The Porsche eventually made its way to the US, where it is believed to have resided in California with one owner for a bout 25 years, before being purchased by the consignor, an Oklahoma based Porsche enthusiast. At some point, a sunroof was installed, this is not believed to have been in the car from new. The Porsche has received cosmetic and mechanical attention in recent years, and presents beautifully throughout, finished in the as-delivered Irish Green over a brown Leatherette interior with Pepita cloth inserts.
These early 911's are highly sought after these days, especially the top of the line, high-performance S model. Here is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a wonderful 911S from the first year of series production for this hallowed model.
FOOTNOTES
Please note that this car is titled with chassis number 306058S.
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