Chassis No. 303058

The 911, as much as it embodies a sports car to the general public today, wasn't always seen in a positive light by the Porsche faithful. Too big, too heavy, too much a GT said those used to the Porsche 356. When looking at early 911 such as this in Irish Green over Beige it's hard to understand the sentiment. An early, short wheelbase 911 (as the 1964-1968 911s are known) like this, is an elegant and simple design without the adornments – however celebrated – of wings, fender flares, wild colors, and turbocharging. Slippery aerodynamics, classic muted colors, and high-revving normally aspirated engines were the order of the day, as it is with chassis number 303058. Built on 9 December 1965 it was destined for export to the USA via Porsche of America. Ordered in 6606 Irish Green over Beige leatherette, it was simply optioned with a trunk mounted Webasto gas heater. After nearly 50 years on the road a full, bare metal restoration commenced in 2014 with a rebuild of the numbers matching engine – and its rare Solex carburetors. Subtle upgrades during restoration included swapping the leatherette interior with Beige leather and the addition of yellow reflector Hella 128 below bumper fog lights.

Newly released from a significant and well-rounded collection of sports cars, this 1965 built 911 is a fantastic example of the last rear-engined sports car designed and built with a Porsche family member in charge in Stuttgart. Good 911s have long been, and will continue to be sought after, especially a well restored example such as this.