Description
Originally supplied new via Porsche Japan as a LHD 1974 Carrera Coupé 2. 7 MFI in Guards Red with Midnight Leatherette w. Shetland Inlays; factory options included Rear Spoiler, Climate Control (no longer with the car), White Rectangular Fog Lights & Coloured Windows (Porsche certificate on file).
Extensive research from the cars life in Japan has uncovered some early service history of the car which is confirmed in documents within the history file.
Imported and UK registered in 2015..
Between 2016 & 2018 restoration was carried out where needed, and largely completed by Gantspeed Engineering Ltd.
Through 2019 & 2020 a bare metal glass out respray was commissioned, with any imperfections to the body being rectified at the same time.
In 2024 the car was sold to its current owner via Paul Stephens, and at the time of sale was subject to a major service.
Mileage of the vehicle can be verified through extensive hand written logs of the cars use, mileage and dates which a beautiful addition to the cars overall history.
All works that have been mentioned within this description are complimented with an extensive library of photos through every stage; even swatches of exact fabrics hunted down in Europe to get exact match for the cars original specification.
Prior to coming to market with us the car had a minor service for peace of mind.
Overall, this 2. 7 MFI has an incredible history with some wonderfully unique twists. Whether it’s the LHD delivery to Japan or the stunning Shetland inlays it left the factory with, we would urge anyone interested to come by for a coffee and behold this car’s file. If you can spare an hour or so to flick through it and indulge in this car’s history, you’ll see it truly is a very special thing.
