Making its public debut at the 1963 Frankfurt Motor Show as the 901, the Porsche 911 was renamed prior to production, after objections from Peugeot, and went on to replace the 356.

Styled by Ferdinand “Butzi” Porsche, the new design established the iconic, aerodynamic profile still recognized today and featured 2+2 seating, five round dashboard gauges, and a rear-mounted, 2.0-liter flat-six engine rated at 130 hp with a top speed of 130 mph.
This 1966 Porsche 911 is an early short-wheelbase example finished in Irish Green over a tan leatherette interior.

While its earliest history remains unknown, the car was owned for many years by Nashville attorney Craig Benson, before being acquired circa 1996 by Tommy Trabue.

Retaining its matching-numbers engine and transaxle according to a copy of its Kardex, this 911 presents exceptionally well and is believed to retain its original interior trim along with the majority of its factory-applied paint.


Sparingly used and showing only 44,452 m...