Bonhams Salesroom Notice
Please note, this car was completed on October 6, 1965 as a 1966 model year example fitted with the rare and desirable Golde sunroof, as per its Porsche Certificate of Origin. The car is titled as a 1966.
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Bonhams Amelia Island Auction, March 9, 2017
1966 Porsche 2.0L 911 Coupe, Lot 122
VIN: 302527
Engine: 902677
Trans: -
Color: Light Ivory/Black
Mileage: 44,715 kilometers
Auction Estimate: -
Sold for: US$225,500 (including premium)
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Auction Description:
*Matching numbers
*One of approximately 42 sunroof-equipped coupes from the 1965 model year
*Purchased from dry long-term storage
*Recent comprehensive mechanical and cosmetic restoration
*Porsche Certificate of Authenticity
This handsome 1965 coupe is notable in that it was ordered with a Golde electric retracting sunroof, Option number 9474. It is believed that no more than 42 coupes from that model year were so equipped, making this configuration a rarity. A unique feature of this early sunroof option was its drainage system, via a small hole above each rear quarter glass, an approach that carried over from the later 356s. As specified on its Certificate of Originality, this was enhanced by a full black leather interior, making it even more desirable. Other factory
options included a Webasto auxiliary gas heater and tinted (Catacolor) glass.
The 911's Type 901/01 air-cooled and dry-sumped flat six displaced just under two liters and produced a respectable 130 net horsepower with 128 foot-pounds of torque. Fed through a five-speed manual transaxle, that was enough to deliver 60 miles an hour in nine seconds and a maximum speed of about 130 mph. Although the earliest 911s were equipped with Solex carburetors,
this example is fitted with Webers, an upgrade that was phased in late in the model year and reflecting the constant changes and assembly-line upgrades that Porsches have enjoyed from the outset.
Although this fine example is fitted with European instrumentation, its earliest known owner was from California. It appears that the car was upgraded with a set of chromed steel wheels during that period, which the car retains today. After that owner's passing, the car was bequeathed to his daughter. She in turn sold the car to a family friend, Mr. Eslie Sykes, of Durham, North Carolina, in the 1990s. Mr. Sykes enjoyed the car for several years, then placed it into dry and heated storage in the basement of his rural home, where it remained until 2015, at which time it was acquired by the consignors. The car was taken to European Performance in Raleigh, North Carolina, where it was carefully disassembled and documented. The tub was placed on a rotisserie and stripped to bare metal prior to a respray in its original 6604 Light Ivory. The original floors and the rest of the shell were found to be in excellent condition, however, the front fenders had deteriorated and were subsequently replaced with new OEM pieces from Porsche Classic. Everything else was original and correct, with the car's chassis number still marked on the instrument panel and inside the doors. All the glass save the windshield is original, and the car retains its original, properly-dated lamp lenses. The chromed steel wheels and some other brightwork have been replated. All interior components were completely refurbished, including rebuilt seats with fresh leather and a new headliner and carpeting from Autobahn Interiors. Although the engine had been rebuilt by the first owner, the drivetrain was completely refreshed and the carburetors rebuilt. Brakes and suspension were overhauled to original specification and new tires have been mounted.
Displaying what is believed to be an original 44,715 kilometers, this 911 is supplied with its original spare wheel, jack, and tools, and a folio of photographs detailing the restoration. This rare and very desirable Porsche presents and drives beautifully, and would be a fine candidate for any Concours d'Elegance.
Originally Posted by Frank Beck
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