Bonhams 'The Zoute Sale' Auction, Knokke-Heist, Place Albert de Knokke Le Zoute, October 5, 2018
1966 Porsche 911 2.0-Litre SWB 'Sunroof' Coupé, Lot 18
VIN: 303951
Engine: 907193
Trans: -
Color: Silver Metallic/Black Leather
Mileage: 40,475 km (indicated)
Auction Estimate: €130,000 - 180,000/US$150,000 - 210,000 (To be sold without reserve)
Sold for: TBD
Auction Description:
Manufactured in March 1966, this 1st Series (pre-A Programme) Porsche 911 was delivered new via the Rossel dealership in Wiesbaden Germany, making it an ultra-rare European example, the bulk of production going to the USA. This particular 911 is also 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. Chassis number '303951' was ordered with the desirable Webasto sunroof as well as a Becker Monte Carlo radio with antenna and loudspeakers. It is believed that the car has remained in Germany ever since.
The current owner bought the Porsche in 2014, in need of restoration, and had it fully restored to the highest standards with no expense spared by marque specialists GT Classic Sportwagen in Essen, Germany. The owner also had some sonderwunsch (special request) options installed: full leather seats in black (instead of leatherette) costing €3,000; chrome wheels; GPS-tracker (for regularity rallies); competition safety belts, etc. When finished, this car was so beautiful that the vendor hardly dared to drive it!
Accompanying documentation includes a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity confirming its original specification and the aforementioned rare factory options; GT Classic's invoice and details of the complete restoration totalling over €100,000; a copy of the old German Fahrzeugbrief; TüV paperwork dated 2015; and a copy of the old Porsche Kardex recording the first services (rare).
This short-wheelbase Porsche 911 is the perfect car for historic rallies, being fast and competitive. Ready to take to any rally or concours event, it is 'on the button' and ready to go.