Lot details Registration No: UPP824R Chassis No: 9117212706
- Family ownership for 38 years in California , 25 years in dry storage
- All original panels
- Extensive optional extras fitted from new
The now ubiquitous Porsche 911 entered production in 1964. The design was the work of Dr Ferry Porsche's eldest son, Ferdinand 'Butzi' Porsche and the company's joint founder and chief body engineer Erwin Kommenda. The car featured rack and pinion steering and both torsion bar suspension and disc brakes all-round and was initially powered by a dry-sump, air-cooled, 2-litre, flat six engine. In 1968, the wheelbase was increased by 57mm, the rear overhang reduced by the same amount, and some 22lb saved from the (overhung) engine crankcase. These changes greatly improved the car's handling. Since its birth, the 911's story has been one of continual evolution. Early on, the engine capacity had been increased to 2.2 litres and during 1971 it rose to 2.4 litres and in 1973 to 2.7-litres. The Targa top option for the 911 was introduced in 1967 and was an immediate success. Initially it featured a folding rear window but fairly soon acquired a fixed rear screen.
Now UK registered, this delightfully original-looking and apparently unrestored lefthand drive K-Series 911 S was produced in the last weeks of the 2.7 run and supplied new by Felton Porsche CA in 1977. It remained in California with just two family owners for 38 years, the last 26 of which were spent in dry storage. Its comprehensive specification includes: oil cooler; Blaupunkt Bamberg stereo system with additional amplifier, four speakers, and electric antenna; competition 38mm steering wheel; sports seats; power windows and passenger mirror; centre console; rear wiper; black rather than chrome exterior trim; colour-keyed headlight rims; and headlight washers. Finished in Sienna Metallic Brown and trimmed in Tan-coloured hide, the vendor informs us that 'UPP 824R' has 'never been under sealed and the panels are all original'. Serviced within the last 100 miles it is now being offered complete with: its original service book, handbook and sales brochures; Porsche Certificate of Authenticity; its full original toolkit; and pair of keys. An increasingly rare opportunity.
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