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1,991cc SOHC Flat 6-Cylinder Engine 2 Triple-choke Carburetors 130bhp at 6,100rpm 5-Speed Manual Transaxle 4-Wheel Independent Suspension 4-Wheel Disc Brakes *Beautifully restored numbers matching, short-wheelbase 911 *One-year only 2.0 L model *Excellent Porsche for road rallies or Sunday drives *Offered with Porsche-issued Certificate of Authenticity, original tools, and spares THE PORSCHE 911L Porsche developed a reputation early on for their surprising performance from their small displacement rear-engine sports and racing cars. These 'giant killers' could outperform cars with much higher horsepower figures by making light cars with incredible handling. This combination gave Porsches their truly unique driving characteristics and their dedicated following of Porsche enthusiasts. The first of countless upgrades to Porsche's perennial 911 came in 1966 with the introduction of the 911S, which featured a better-equipped interior and a heavily revised engine producing 160bhp. By this time around half of all 911s produced were being exported to the USA, where increasingly stringent regulation demanded that changes be made to the original design, the most significant being the adoption of dual-circuit brakes. However, it took time for Porsche's engineers to get the newly introduced 'S' engine to meet emissions targets, so as an interim measure the 911L was introduced featuring the 911S's superior equipment level but retaining the original 130bhp engine, pending the arrival of the de-toxed US-specification 911S for 1969. THE MOTORCAR OFFERED Completed at Porsches Zuffenhausen-based works on April 24th, 1968, this rare one-year-only 911L was finished in the same gorgeous combination that it currently sports today; Burgundy Red over a black leather interior. The car was equipped for the US market and optioned with a steering wheel lock, tinted Glass, Becker radio with antenna, fog lamps, leather headrests, an exterior mirror, and Dunlop tires. The car is believed to have spent the majority, if not all, of its life in California. After having heard rumors from a friend that a 9ll that was lying dormant in a California garage for the last 10 plus years, in April of 2014, the consignor was able to strike a deal and purchase the incredibly original and unmolested 911L. Upon acquiring the car, a full nut-and-bolt restoration was begun. The body was taken down to the bare metal before being refinished in its original color, and the interior was re-trimmed in black leather. While the car was disassembled, virtually every piece of rubber was renewed. The original, numbers drivetrain was also fully rebuilt. The engine was line bored, the crankshaft ground, and hardened cylinders honed with new "JE" forged pistons with 9.5-1 compression ratio were fitted. During the rebuild, the engine was upgraded with "E" cams and big valve "S" type heads – the original heads and cams were retained and will accompany the car along with an original tool roll, jack and spare, and COA. All of the machine work was completed by Lesco in San Luis Obispo. The transmission was rebuilt by Porsche mechanic and racer, Greg Smith of Morro Bay. During the assembly, new brakes, a new clutch, pressure plate, and exhaust system was fitted. The serious Porsche collector seeking an early 911 coupe ready to be enjoyed on their favorite backroad or competing for trophies at their local gatherings need to look no further than this outstanding example. With its handsome color combination and excellent details, this restored, sorted coupe is ready to make its next owner proud.