• Year of manufacture 
    1965
  • Car type 
    Other
  • Lot number 
    181
  • Drive 
    RHD
  • Condition 
    Used
  • Location
    France
  • Exterior colour 
    Silver

Description

Estimate:
€200.000 - €240.000

  • Professionally restored to original colours
  • Retains its original engine
  • An ideal connoisseur’s example, ready for anything

The first offering of the storied line of sports cars, the iconic 1965 Porsche 911 needs no introduction. These early 911s are considered by many to be the purest and finest driver’s automobiles ever built and are consistently amongst the most sought-after models by collectors. The example offered here, chassis no. 301389, is certainly no exception.

Fully restored by noted Porsche experts Classic Cars Lollar of Lollar, Germany, chassis no. 301389 retains its original engine according to the Kardex yet is fitted with a replacement gearbox of the correct type. The car is presented in its original shade of Silver Metallic 6206 and is fitted with a proper black interior with houndstooth cloth seat inserts. During the frame-off restoration every major component, including the engine and gearbox, was fully rebuilt. Consequently, the car is in superb condition and would make an ideal companion fit for any tour or show.

The earliest examples of the 911 are among the most desirable sports cars of all time. The example offered here is a perfect opportunity to discover why. Fully restored to its original colours and specifications, chassis no. 301389 is fully ready to be enjoyed by its next owner.To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM website at rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/pa19.


RM Sotheby's
5 Heron Square
Richmond
TW9 1EL
United Kingdom
Contact Person Kontaktperson
Title 
Mr
First name 
Augustin
Last name 
Sabatie-Garat

Phone 
+44-2078517070