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19641966 Porsche 911

In 1963 Porsche presented the seminal 911 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. It was part of Porsche’s desire to offer a larger 6-cylinder alongside the Porsche 356C.

In Detail

tags2.0
submitted byadmin
typeSeries Production Car
production years1964 – 1966
built atGermany
body stylistFerdinand
price $$ 6,500
price £/td>£2,996
predeccesor1963 Porsche 901
succeccesor1967 Porsche 911 L Coupé
engineFlat-6
positionRear, Longitudinal
aspirationNatural
valvetrainSOHC 2-Valves per Cyl
fuel feedSolex 40PI Carburetors
displacement1991 cc / 121.50 in³
bore80.01 mm / 3.15 in
stroke66.04 mm / 2.60 in
power96.9 kw / 130 bhp @ 6200 rpm
specific output65.29 bhp per litre
bhp/weight120.37 bhp per tonne
torque161.3 nm / 119 ft lbs @ 4600 rpm
body / frameUnitary Steel
driven wheelsRWD
front brakesSolid Steel Discs
rear brakesSolid Steel Discs
steeringRack & Pinion
f suspensionMacPherson Struts
r suspensionTrailing Wishbones
curb weight1080 kg / 2381 lbs
wheelbase2210 mm / 87.0 in
length4163 mm / 163.9 in
width1610 mm / 63.4 in
height1321 mm / 52.0 in
transmissionType 901 5-Speed Manual
top speed~209.17 kph / 130 mph
0 – 60 mph~8.3 seconds
0 – 100 mph~24.3 seconds

Auction Sales History

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1965 Porsche 911 911 2.0 300620 – sold for $253,000

Orignally ordered in 6404 Light Ivory, and trimmed in black leatherette with black-and-white Pepita (houndstooth) fabric center inserts. At 901Werks in Crockett, California, the body shell was mounted in a rotisserie and all necessary metalwork undertaken, including replacement of the front pan, floors, and longitudinals. The original Type 901/01 engine was completely rebuilt. The Type 901 five-speed transaxle with its “dog-leg” shift pattern was overhauled.

Auction Source: 2015 Quail Lodge Auction by Bonhams

22 1965 Porsche 911 Coupe 303093 – sold for $187,000 Delivered new in Polo Red (code 6602) 1965 911 Coupe with a Black leatherette interior with a Webasto gas heater, Blaupunkt Frankfurt radio with speaker and antenna, and a set of Phoenix tires. Untouched and completely original inside and out with its original first paint, interior, and even its wood-trimmed steering wheel.
Auction Source: RM Sotheby’s Monterey 2015 33 1967 Porsche 911 308335 – sold for $181,500 A Stunning Presentation of the Classic SWB Porsche 911. Well-Optioned and Retaining its Matching-Numbers Engine. A Highly Authentic and Original Example of the SWB 911. Thought to Have Approximately 39,500 Original Miles. Believed to Be Original Paint and Interior.
Auction Source: The Pebble Beach Auctions 2015 by Gooding and Company 44 1965 Porsche 911 302344 – sold for $266,750 Accompanied by Porsche COA. Painstaking, Three-Year Nut-and-Bolt Restoration. California Car for Most of Its Existence. Long-Term Prior Ownership. One of the First 911s Factory-Equipped with Sliding Steel Sunroof.
Auction Source: The 2015 Amelia Island Auction by Gooding & Company
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1965 Porsche 911 301835 – sold for $253,000 Exceptionally Well Equipped from New with 11 Factory Options. Complete Show-Quality Restoration in Striking Original Colors. Accompanied by Porsche Certifcate of Authenticity and Tools. Historic Early “SWB” 911 with Exceptional Purity of Line and Function. Pacifc Northwest-Based Example from New.
Auction Source: The Scottsdale Auctions 2015 by Gooding & Company
6

1966 Porsche 911 303982 – sold for $170,500 Highly Desirable Early “Wood Dash” Short-Wheelbase 911. Offered with Original Bill of Sale, Manual, Tools, and Records. Documented by Porsche Certificate of Authenticity and Factory Kardex. Completely Restored, Authentic, and Detailed Example. Many Original Options and Striking Original Colors.
Auction Source: The Scottsdale Auctions 2015 by Gooding & Company
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1965 Porsche 911 Coupe 302474 – sold for $297,000 An extremely desirable early 911. Matching numbers and in original colors. Fully restored by marque specialists at Classic Showcase. Includes a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity and a DVD of restoration images.
Auction Source: Arizona 2015 by RM Auctions
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1967 Porsche 911 306437 – sold for $75,000 Restored. Irish Green paint. Last year of early model design. Original owners manual.
Auction Source: Monterey 2014 by Mecum Auctions

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Chauncey Koziol

Update: 2024-08-15