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Not Sold (Est: £58,000 - £65,000)

1967 Porsche 911R Recreation

United Kingdom • 18 Feb 2012 • Lot 237

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AI Listing Summary

This listing is for a faithful recreation of a 1967 Porsche 911R, completed in 2011. Built with genuine Porsche parts and high-performance upgrades, it boasts a potent two-liter engine, rally-spec suspension, and eligibility for historic racing events, making it a serious contender for enthusiasts and rally drivers.

Condition

8

While described as a faithful recreation and stunning, it's not an original 1967 911R. It's a recently built replica completed in 2011 with only 100 miles, using genuine Porsche parts where possible and upgraded mechanical components for high performance. Therefore, the overall condition is Excellent.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

355118

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

PHJ 290E

RHD/LHD:

LHD

The 911R is a rare and little known beast ; back in 1967, plans began to evolve for a 'factory' race version of the 911.

While the 911S had enjoyed success in the hands of privateers and the occasional factory-backed competition effort, the 911R was to be an ultra-light weight version of the car that would improve Porsche's chances in competition.

The monocoque was made of the thinnest gauge steel possible, while fibreglass was used extensively replacing the bumpers and front and rear deck lids.

The doors and deck lids all had alumin i um hinges while the interior was stripped of all creature comforts and seats were replaced with Scheel racing bucket seats.

Side and rear windows were all replaced with Plexiglas and the floor boards were drilled and lightened.

The result was a 911 that weighed 450 pounds less than its production equivalent.

Attention did not stop with the body shell however, larger brake calipers, wider wheels and tyres, front and rear , were installed and the eng...