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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.

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In Detail

type Series Production Car
production years 1964 – 1966
built at Germany
body stylist Ferdinand
price $ $ 6,500
price £/td> £2,996
predecessor 1963 Porsche 901
successor 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

1964→1966 Porsche 911

1965 Porsche 911 911 2.0 300620 – sold for $253,000. Originally ordered in 6404 Light Ivory, and trimmed in black leatherette with black-and-white Pepita (houndstooth) fabric center inserts. At 901 Werks 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
1964→1966 Porsche 911

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
1964→1966 Porsche 911

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
1964→1966 Porsche 911
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
1964→1966 Porsche 911
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 Certificate of Authenticity and Tools. Historic Early “SWB” 911 with Exceptional Purity of Line and Function. Pacific Northwest-Based Example from New. Auction Source: The Scottsdale Auctions 2015 by Gooding & Company
1964→1966 Porsche 911
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.

 

1964→1966 Porsche 911

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
1964→1966 Porsche 911

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
1964→1966 Porsche 911

1966 Porsche 911 305518 – sold for $112,200 Desirable Short-Wheelbase, First-Generation 911. Matching-Numbers 2.0-Liter Flat Six Engine. Well-Restored Example in Striking Colors. Accompanied by Porsche Certificate of Authenticity. Equipped with Blaupunkt Radio and Weber Carburetors. Excellent Early 911 with Purity of Line and Function. Auction Source: The Amelia Island Auction by Gooding & Company

 

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