Beschreibung:

Introduced at the 1963 Frankfurt Auto Show, Porsche’s all-new 911 drew instant acclaim. Like its predecessor, the long-running 356, it had a rear-mounted air-cooled “boxer” engine, but where the 356 had four cylinders the offered six, with single overhead cams and a displacement of 1,991 cc. The engine developed 130 hp on the DIN (European) scale, or 148 SAE, and a five-speed transmission was standard. Styling, reminiscent of the 356 but with up-to-date cues, was by Ferdinand “Butzi” Porsche, grandson of the founder Ferdinand Porsche and son of managing director Ferdinand “Ferry” Porsche. In 1966, a performance model 911S was added to the line. Its engine had the same displacement as the 911, but had higher compression and was fed by twin Weber three-throat carburetors. The 911S delivered 180 SAE bhp. While the 356 was notable for its longevity in the marketplace, the 911 has proved nearly immortal. Despite the introduction of front-engine, water-cooled Porsches in 1977, the 911 has remained in production since its inception, and its variations number upwards of 30, some of them water-cooled. Not surprisingly, the 911 placed high in the Car of the Century balloting for the most influential motor car, part of the millennium observations. Delivered through Sonauto, the Paris Porsche distributor, on January 22, 1968, this 911S came into Canada in the early 1970s through the French Embassy. Found in a Montréal parking garage after a long period of storage, it was repainted in 1996 in the original Polo Red color, at which time the body seals were replaced. The interior, including soundproofing, black leatherette upholstery and red carpets, is entirely original. The car comes with the 1968 tool kit, which is in perfect condition, and the owner’s manual. There is also a collection of original advertisements from Sonauto, themselves collectors’ items, and a Certificate of Authenticity from Porsche confirming that the chassis and engine numbers are correct as delivered. Recent service invoices document new tires, muffler, carburetor rebuild and tune ups, but no major mechanical work has been done – or needed. The odometer shows just 112,000 km (70,000 miles). The vendor describes body, interior, engine and chassis as excellent. Although stored for much of the last three decades, the car is fully operational and roadworthy, ready to be enjoyed by a new owner. The performance of the Porsche 911 invited spirited motoring, so many were driven long and hard. This is a chance to acquire a sensibly used, like-new example.