1968 PORSCHE 911L SWB FULL RESTORATION NOW NEARING COMPLETION RIGHT HAND DRIVE MATCHING NUMBERS
DATE OF MANUFACTURE: 1968 | COLOUR: POLO RED (6802) | INTERIOR TRIM: BLACK LEATHERETTE
LUX CLASSICS ARE DELIGHTED TO OFFER THIS PROJECT CURRENTLY NEARING COMPLETION FULLY RESTORED, VERY EARLY & DESIRABLE SWB ONE YEAR MODEL 1968 PORSCHE 911L COUPE IN DESIRABLE POLO RED PAINTWORK & COMPLIMENTARY BLACK LEATHERETTE.
THE APPEAL
The desirability of early Porsche 911s speaks for itself, but the 1968 911L as a one-year-only production model with less than 500 manufactured became collectible overnight. This was the most expensive 911 available in 1968, and today is now an ultra-rare and enticing investment opportunity.
HIGHLIGHTS
- NEARING COMPLETION
- FULL RESTORATION WITH ZERO MILES
- WILL COME WITH RUN DOWN MILES & FINAL SERVICE
- POST RESTORATION SERVICE & SUPPORT PROVIDED
- PRODUCTION COMPLETION DATE OF OCTOBER 1967 - 1968 MODEL YEAR
- ONE YEAR ONLY LUXURIOUS MODEL 911L
- NUMBERS MATCHING INCLUDING COLOUR, ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
- ORIGINAL ENGINE & TRANSMISSION FULLY REBUILT WITH EVERY OTHER MECHANICAL COMPONENT & FEW SENSIBLE UPGRADES
- DESIRABLE 5 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION / GEARBOX
- DESIRABLE SHORT WHEEL BASE MODEL - SWB
- FULLY BODY BARE METAL STRIP RESTORATION WITH ANY PANELS REQUIRING REPLACEMENT COMPLETED
- FINAL PREPARATION WILL INCLUDE GYEON CERAMIC COATING, DOCUMENTATION OF ITS HISTORY FILE IN A BLUE LEATHER "LUX CLASSICS" HISTORY FOLDER & PRESENTED WITH RESTORATION PAPERWORK & PHOTOGRAPHS
MODEL HISTORY & PRODUCTION
Porsche’s long-running and much-loved 911 Sports Car first appeared at the 1963 Frankfurt Motor Show in prototype form, the 901 (later to become the 911, following Peugeot's complaints about the use of '0' model numbers) It was Porsche’s first entirely new model since the 356 had been launched in 1948.
1969 saw the first major changes in the 911 evolution. To improve driving comfort and handling dynamics, the popular 2.0 SWB models had their wheelbase lengthened by 57mm, and were fitted with slightly flared wings to accommodate larger wheels and tyres. Model designations changed too – ‘T’ ‘E’ and ‘S’ formed the new lineup with the 911L a luxurious version for 1968 as in this example.
The mechanically fuel-injected 911E (with the ‘E’ standing for ‘Einspritzung’, German for injection) was produced from 1969-1973, replacing the ‘L’ (luxury) model. It was developed more for comfort, so was positioned between the 911T (Touring) and 911S (Super).
The type 901/09 140 bhp 2.0 flat-6 engine is easily identifiable by a distinctive green shroud, and could get the 911E to 60 mph in 8.2 seconds and carry on to a top speed of 134 mph. The 911E also had new ventilated brake discs, self-leveling hydro-pneumatic dampers, a leather steering wheel, and Fuchs alloys.
ARRANGE A VIEWING
This vehicle is available for viewing in the UK on an appointment basis, and would suit an enthusiast or collector with whom this vehicle will represent a good acquisition opportunity.
FINAL PRICE IS DEPENDENT ON THE BUYERS FINAL SPECIFICATION SO PLEASE DO ENQUIRE
AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING STRICTLY ON AN APPOINTMENT BASIS
