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This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The NEC Classic Motor Show Sale 2023 - Cars on Saturday the 11th of November, NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT. , The early Porsche 911 cars (model years 1965-67, also known as the 'zero model range', before the A Series began with Model year 1968) are now considered very pure, featuring a short wheelbase that gave simple yet elegant profile; they were a step-change evolution over the out-going 356, utilising the newly developed and more powerful 1,991cc flat-six 'boxer' engine, unitary construction for the bodyshell and a more modern McPherson strut and trailing arm arrangement.The car presented here is a 1966 Porsche 911 (model-year 1966, denoted by its chassis number: 304562), and was supplied new, as one of 1,710 examples that year, to the US. As a now much sought after early model, it was specified still with a wooden steering wheel and dashboard inlay, now considered very desirable early-model features.By the time this car was built (in May 1966), Porsche was using two triple-choke Weber carburettors on their 1,991cc engine, coined Type 901/05, which this car utilises (again, denoted by its engine number: 907790). Giving 130bhp with sportscar performance and handling, the 911 model quickly found success with its great looks, outstanding performance and the versatility of being either a grand tourer or a circuit racer. Early competition results included a good showing at the 1965 Monte Carlo Rally, with victories coming in the 1966 and 1967 European Rally Championship. In 1968, the 911 emphatically established its credentials as a frontline rally car, with works-entered 911s winning eight of the 15 European Championship rounds, firmly placing the 911 as a mainstay in historic rallying.Chassis 304562 was supplied new via Porsche Cars America as per its accompanying Certificate of Authenticity, specified in Polo Red (6602) with black leatherette (as it presents today). Optional equipment included a Webasto roof, antenna, coloured windows, hubcaps with Porsche crest and safety belts. It's understood that this car was a one-owner, 55,000-mile example in America before it was brought to the UK for a comprehensive restoration (full details upon request). In April 2023, marque specialists Autofarm serviced the car and, without doubt, it is now one of the best-presented 911 SWB examples available to buy today. We welcome any inspection of this superb early 911, you will not be disappointed; this is a significant opportunity, especially as it is offered for sale with No Reserve.
Central Locking; Electronic Stability Program (ESP); Safety Belt Pretensioners; Previously Registered Overseas