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
| 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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
