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1964-1966 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

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type Series Production Car
production years 1964 – 1966
built at Germany
body stylist Ferdinand
price $ $ 6,500
price £/td> £2,996
predeccesor 1963 Porsche 901
succeccesor 1967 Porsche 911 L Coupé
engine Flat-6
position Rear, Longitudinal
aspiration Natural
valvetrain SOHC 2-Valves per Cyl
fuel feed Solex 40PI Carburetors
displacement 1991 cc / 121.50 in³
bore 80.01 mm / 3.15 in
stroke 66.04 mm / 2.60 in
power 96.9 kw / 130 bhp @ 6200 rpm
specific output 65.29 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 120.37 bhp per tonne
torque 161.3 nm / 119 ft lbs @ 4600 rpm
body / frame Unitary Steel
driven wheels RWD
front brakes Solid Steel Discs
rear brakes Solid Steel Discs
steering Rack & Pinion
f suspension MacPherson Struts
r suspension Trailing Wishbones
curb weight 1080 kg / 2381 lbs
wheelbase 2210 mm / 87.0 in
length 4163 mm / 163.9 in
width 1610 mm / 63.4 in
height 1321 mm / 52.0 in
transmission Type 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

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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
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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