I will be placing my 911 with an agent in the near future but wanted to let other members here know first. This really does hurt, as some of you know. It is such a lovely car to drive, but a new project beckons ...
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Porsche 911 1968
One of the first series made of the classic Porsche 911. Perhaps the best looking of the 911’s with its clean lines and no wheel flares. This Kardex-matching numbers car is in original 2.0L six-cylinder specification, colour and with all original panels. The engine was re-built in 2015 after 130K miles by respected specialists DHM in Brisbane with specialist engineering by Phil Summich. The car has completed 3500kms since the engine rebuild. No expense was spared on new components, including ‘Nickies’ LN Engineering cylinders, JE pistons, new valves, guides, rods, main bearings, oil squirters, re-surfaced and tested cams and crank, new cam chains, case savers and a larger capacity SC oil pump. A bearing was installed on the intermediate shaft for longevity, unlike most cars in this first series.New engine and transmission mounts and half shafts were also fitted, along with a stainless Monte Muffler.
A new starter motor with a relay, new front anti-roll bar and fuel pump were added.
This is not the lower powered 911 “T” car. It is the full 130+HP early car that was sold internationally.
Originally from southern California, the car is its original paint colour, having been stripped to clean metal on all panels and underbody and repainted with the correct Glasurit paint in Burgundy Red (6808). An original factory Kardex and Porsche CoA come with the car.
Correct original ‘comfort’ seats in excellent condition are with the car, but the seats currently fitted are quality replicas of early Porsche Sports seats, with a quality red/white/black houndstooth(pepita) insert pattern in Scottish wool weave. The restored original wood rimmed steering wheel is also supplied, but the car also has a rare 1968 MOMO (stacked logo) 370mm Prototiposports wheel. The interior panels are in excellent condition with unmarked door panels-rare for this model. New gear shift bushings and a new brake master cylinder were fitted.
The Blaupunkt radio is Z-Series 1968, as are the driving lights and fog lamp 911 on Veridale.jpg s. The wheels have the valuable 15” Fuchs rims and Michelin period-correct XWX tyres. New Koni shock absorbers are fitted all round.
No expense has been spared on this car with new rubber suspension bushings (Elephant Racing) all round, complete brake rebuild (the valued ‘78 series Brembo callipers are fitted on the front, but the restored ATE originals supplied). The original tool kit, jack and handbook are supplied, as is the QLD ‘plate “POR68”
The electrical system was fully checked, and extra relays fitted to preserve original switches and enhance voltage delivery. H4 headlamps were fitted, all instrument gauges were refurbished and new rubbers fitted to doors, windows, screens and fenders. New carpet was installed, as well as Coco Mats.
This collectable car remains in its original factory LHD format and has not lost potential international value due to a conversion. Those who have actually driven LHD cars know that after a week, any lack of immediate familiarity is gone. Only the driving pleasure remains. The car is well known in Australia and has many posts and references on the Australian 901 Forum:
https://www.typ901.org/forum/forum/t...engine-re-furb
https://www.typ901.org/forum/forum/t...72-re-painting
Costs of importing cars from the UK and elsewhere, have recently been increased significantly by new Australian regulations about asbestos in components. This original car has none of these concerns and is here!
This highly original car drives beautifully, steers perfectly, sounds superb, rides quietly and looks magnificent. Nothing to do – just drive it.
Photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/9pWPGQVA4sHo5NeN2
Merv Hyde: mervhyde@gmail.com
0458306017
The details are:
Porsche 911 1968
One of the first series made of the classic Porsche 911. Perhaps the best looking of the 911’s with its clean lines and no wheel flares. This Kardex-matching numbers car is in original 2.0L six-cylinder specification, colour and with all original panels. The engine was re-built in 2015 after 130K miles by respected specialists DHM in Brisbane with specialist engineering by Phil Summich. The car has completed 3500kms since the engine rebuild. No expense was spared on new components, including ‘Nickies’ LN Engineering cylinders, JE pistons, new valves, guides, rods, main bearings, oil squirters, re-surfaced and tested cams and crank, new cam chains, case savers and a larger capacity SC oil pump. A bearing was installed on the intermediate shaft for longevity, unlike most cars in this first series.New engine and transmission mounts and half shafts were also fitted, along with a stainless Monte Muffler.
A new starter motor with a relay, new front anti-roll bar and fuel pump were added.
This is not the lower powered 911 “T” car. It is the full 130+HP early car that was sold internationally.
Originally from southern California, the car is its original paint colour, having been stripped to clean metal on all panels and underbody and repainted with the correct Glasurit paint in Burgundy Red (6808). An original factory Kardex and Porsche CoA come with the car.
Correct original ‘comfort’ seats in excellent condition are with the car, but the seats currently fitted are quality replicas of early Porsche Sports seats, with a quality red/white/black houndstooth(pepita) insert pattern in Scottish wool weave. The restored original wood rimmed steering wheel is also supplied, but the car also has a rare 1968 MOMO (stacked logo) 370mm Prototiposports wheel. The interior panels are in excellent condition with unmarked door panels-rare for this model. New gear shift bushings and a new brake master cylinder were fitted.
The Blaupunkt radio is Z-Series 1968, as are the driving lights and fog lamp 911 on Veridale.jpg s. The wheels have the valuable 15” Fuchs rims and Michelin period-correct XWX tyres. New Koni shock absorbers are fitted all round.
No expense has been spared on this car with new rubber suspension bushings (Elephant Racing) all round, complete brake rebuild (the valued ‘78 series Brembo callipers are fitted on the front, but the restored ATE originals supplied). The original tool kit, jack and handbook are supplied, as is the QLD ‘plate “POR68”
The electrical system was fully checked, and extra relays fitted to preserve original switches and enhance voltage delivery. H4 headlamps were fitted, all instrument gauges were refurbished and new rubbers fitted to doors, windows, screens and fenders. New carpet was installed, as well as Coco Mats.
This collectable car remains in its original factory LHD format and has not lost potential international value due to a conversion. Those who have actually driven LHD cars know that after a week, any lack of immediate familiarity is gone. Only the driving pleasure remains. The car is well known in Australia and has many posts and references on the Australian 901 Forum:
https://www.typ901.org/forum/forum/t...engine-re-furb
https://www.typ901.org/forum/forum/t...72-re-painting
Costs of importing cars from the UK and elsewhere, have recently been increased significantly by new Australian regulations about asbestos in components. This original car has none of these concerns and is here!
This highly original car drives beautifully, steers perfectly, sounds superb, rides quietly and looks magnificent. Nothing to do – just drive it.
Photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/9pWPGQVA4sHo5NeN2
Merv Hyde: mervhyde@gmail.com
0458306017
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