Seller Notes

Chassis no. 119301410
Engine no. 6391988

1,991cc SOHC Flat 6-Cylinder Engine
Factory Correct Original MFI – Mechanical Fuel Injection
170bhp at 6,800rpm
5-Speed Manual Transaxle
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
Deep 6 Wheels with Hearts
Sport Seats

*Beautifully restored example of the desirable LWB 911S
*Factory-optioned with Sunroof, Fog Lights and Sport Seats
*Presented in the factory-delivered Metallic Blue (6853) over Beige color combination
*Matching numbers example
*Offered with Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, owners manual and tool kit
The first Porsche 911 (nee 901) got the new overhead cam, dry sump, flat six-cylinder engine, clutch and transaxle nearly right. With mechanical specifications changed so much from the 356, Porsche's engineers elected to stay with what they knew and understood: a low-mounted, horizontally-opposed, rear-mounted engine with rear wheel drive and transaxle. They accordingly packaged their new car tightly, fitting everything into a short wheelbase of 2,211mm. Despite their best efforts at reducing the engine's mass, however, its position outside the wheelbase exaggerated the effects of the polar moment of inertia. The O- and A-series 911 swapped ends like a carnival ride.

In July 1968 Porsche resolved that problem by lengthening the wheelbase by 57mm (2 ¼ inches), accomplished by relocating the independently sprung rear wheels within the same body shell. The wheelbase changed, but overall length and the positioning of the engine didn't. Moving the rear wheels back and using a lighter magnesium crankcase helped to even out front-to-rear weight distribution, while wider 6 rims and slightly flared rear fenders increased the front and rear axles' track. The 911's evolution had begun.

In 1969, Porsche introduced a legend, the 911S. If heat transfer (as in the cylinder heads) or stiffness (as in the cam boxes) wasn't a requirement for an alloy component of the 901/2 engine, then it was replaced with magnesium. Titanium alloy – unprecedented in 1969 – was chosen for connecting rods. Dual ignition ensured both rapid ignition in the combustion chambers and reliability.

The factory-sunroof optioned 911S offered here was completed on July 15th, 1969 at the Zuffenhausen Porsche factory. The new sports car was attractively finished in the special-order '6853' Metallic Blue over a Beige leatherette interior, and was equipped with the optional electric sunroof, Recaro sports seats, yellow fog lights, a left side mirror, and a desirable Becker Bremen radio with loudspeaker and antenna installed. The car featured tinted windows all around, and was shod on Michelin tires.

This beautiful example of Porsche's iconic long wheelbase 911S recently underwent restoration by marque experts and is presented in beautiful condition throughout. Featuring fresh paintwork over a new interior in the car's original color combination, the cosmetic restoration is further enhanced by refurbished bright work and Fuchs alloy wheels.

The 911S family of cars; from the original 2-liter version of 1967 through to the 2.4 variant from 1973 represent the finest driving – genuine - sports cars of their day. For those who have thought about owning one of the best production sports cars from the 1960s, this car awaits! Our car guarantees spirited driving (and offers up that unmistakable flat six howl), all while finished in a striking color scheme, and equipped with a desirable factory-installed sunroof.

Offered with the Porsche-issued Certificate of Authenticity, owner's manual and tool kit, this numbers-matching 911S sunroof Coupe is ready for spirited drives on challenging roads and active participation in local and club shows.