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£71,000

1968 Porsche 911L (SWB)

United Kingdom • 25 Feb 2023 • Lot 188

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This right-hand drive 1963 Porsche 911L has been extensively restored and upgraded to 'S+' specification, enhancing its engine to 210 bhp and improving suspension for better handling. While presented in lightweight form, it includes original parts for a standard look and has participated in several rallies, making it a unique and drivable classic.

Condition

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While the car is described as immaculate and has undergone an extensive restoration, it's also mentioned that the car will show wear. The upgrades enhance its performance and handling, making it ideal for driving, but the cosmetic condition suggests it's been actively used. It includes original parts for reverting to a standard look, indicating some modifications have been made.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

11810610

Odometer:

119,000 miles

Reg Number:

TGU 10F

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Introduced at the 1963 Frankfurt Auto Show, Porsche’s all-new 911 drew instant acclaim.

Like its predecessor, the long-running 356, it had a rear-mounted air-cooled ‘boxer’ engine, but where the 356 had four cylinders the 911 offered six.

Styling, reminiscent of the 356 but with up-to-date cues, was by Ferdinand ‘Butzi’ Porsche, grandson of the founder Ferdinand Porsche.

While the 356 was notable for its longevity in the marketplace, the 911 has proved nearly immortal.

This beautiful and rare right hand drive UK supplied Porsche 911L was subject to an extensive restoration in 2010 and is presented in Bahama Yellow.

The European L was the last of the SWB cars and was built to ‘S’ spec – with five-speed gearbox, Koni suspension and four-wheel disc brakes, the only difference from an ‘S’ was of course the engine.

Our vendor, a private collector had the engine and gearbox rebuilt to S specification with an S cam, balancing and gas flowing to ‘S+’ power outputs, making the engine a re...