Highlights

Thorough restoration completed between 2023 and 2025
Would benefit from a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, according to the information provided to us
Newly delivered in France by Sonauto, the official Porsche importer
1968 model year: the final evolution of the short-wheelbase 911
The seller states that it comes with a restoration file including invoices and photographs

What makes it special

The 1968 Porsche 911 S 2.0 represents the pinnacle of the short-wheelbase 911 era: it’s the last and most developed of the short-wheelbase evolutions before, in 1969, the arrival of the long-wheelbase Generation B. With its aluminium-block flat-six engine producing 160 bhp, Weber 40 IDS carburettors, ventilated disc brakes and Fuchs alloy wheels fitted as standard, the S was the flagship of the 911 range in terms of performance and remains today one of the most sought-after air-cooled Porsches.

This example was delivered new in France by Sonauto, the official Porsche importer, and, according to the information provided to us, would come with a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity confirming its provenance. Between 2023 and 2025, it underwent a full restoration, which the seller describes as having been carried out with a high level of meticulousness. The work covered the chassis, bodywork, engine, gearbox, interior and the electrical system. Accompanied by a restoration file documenting the work carried out, this 911 S is a great opportunity to acquire one of the most desirable early 911 variants, in freshly restored condition.

History and documentation

Delivered new in France in May 1968 by Sonauto, the official Porsche importer
Porsche Certificate of Authenticity in the file, we are told
The seller states that a restoration file, including invoices and photographs, documents the work carried out between 2023 and 2025
3 km shown on the odometer
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Condition

Entire chassis stripped, sandblasted, microblasted, then treated against corrosion
Repainted Bahama Yellow (code 6805), a colour reserved for S models
All chrome-plated parts restored, including surrounds, bumpers and wheels
New trims and new original Porsche seals
Iodine headlamps correctly set up to match the original configuration of the S versions
Reupholstered Recaro seats by a master trimmer
Rebuilt upholstery in keeping with the original specification by a traditional trimmer
42 cm bakelite steering wheel retrimmed in leather, with rare butterfly horn
Restored instruments/dials
Period Blaupunkt Frankfurt radio discreetly modernised with Bluetooth integration
15-inch anodised Fuchs wheels
Brand-new Dunlop Sport Classic tyres

This 1968 Porsche 911 S 2.0 has benefited from a full restoration. The chassis was stripped, sandblasted, microblasted and then treated against corrosion before the bodywork was repainted in its original Bahama Yellow shade (code 6805). All chrome parts have been restored, while new trims and new original Porsche seals were fitted. The car also retains its original-spec iodine headlamps.

The interior has been rebuilt to period specifications, with a 42 cm bakelite steering wheel trimmed in leather and fitted with the rare butterfly horn, restored gauges and a period Blaupunkt Frankfurt radio discreetly modernised with the addition of Bluetooth. The restoration is completed with restored 15-inch anodised Fuchs wheels, fitted with brand-new Dunlop Sport Classic tyres.

The mechanicals

Original air-cooled 2.0-litre flat-six engine producing 160 bhp
5-speed manual gearbox
Ventilated disc brakes with aluminium callipers
Engine fully rebuilt with new bearings, piston rings, cylinder head valves and timing/distribution components
Restored Weber 40 IDS carburettors with fresh re-plating, new shafts and new gaskets
Magnesium cooling fan treated by chemical engraving (etching)
Gold-coloured re-plated fasteners
New wiring loom
Gearbox overhauled with new clutch
Bearings replaced across all the affected components

Power is delivered by the original air-cooled 2.0-litre flat-six engine, producing 160 bhp and paired with a five-speed manual gearbox. The engine has been fully rebuilt with new bearings, piston rings, cylinder head valves and timing/distribution components, while the Weber 40 IDS carburettors have been restored with fresh re-plating, new shafts and new gaskets.

The restoration has also paid close attention to details, with a magnesium cooling fan treated by chemical engraving, gold-coloured re-plated fasteners and a new wiring loom. The gearbox has been overhauled and fitted with a new clutch, while the bearings have been replaced across all the affected components. Finally, the car retains its ventilated disc brakes with their aluminium callipers.

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