Highlights

Complete restoration from A to Z, starting at PN Classic and to be completed by the end of 2025
€63,000 for parts and parts treatment (chrome plating, etching, bichromate plating, Cerakote coating, etc.)
Restoration documented with invoices and approximately 2,000 photographs
Restored under the direction of an owner who works on 911 Type F and G models and Ferraris
French Carte Grise Collection registration

The Appeal

The 1970 Porsche 911 2.2E sits at the heart of the early long-wheelbase era, a period many enthusiasts regard as the sweet spot for the air-cooled 911. With its mechanical fuel injection, the E variant offered a refined balance of tractability and performance that made it a compelling driver's car in period and a highly sought-after classic today.

This example has undergone an extensive, ground-up restoration carried out between 2023 and late 2025, with the chassis soda-blasted and epoxy-treated, extensive bodywork replacement, engine and gearbox rebuilds, and an interior retrim. The car now presents in Lightning Ivory over a black leather and Pepita interior. The vendor states the car was restored to be kept rather than sold, with particular emphasis placed on chassis integrity and mechanical quality. Having covered approximately 4,000 km since completion, the vendor states the car drives very well. The entire restoration is supported by a substantial file of invoices and photographs, offering the next owner full transparency over the work carried out.

History and Paperwork

The vehicle does not have matching serial numbers
The odometer has been reset and the displayed reading of 4,200 km reflects post-restoration use only, with total mileage from new unknown
Technical inspection reported as current, though the expiry date has not been provided
The vendor states the car had not been driven since 2012 prior to the restoration
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The Condition

Finished in Lightning Ivory over a black leather and Pepita interior
Approximately 80% of bodywork replaced, including front and rear bumpers, wings, sill panels, floor, door panels, front panel, battery tray, and front bonnet
Chassis soda-blasted and treated with epoxy paint followed by a two-coat paint finish
Bichromating carried out with chrome 6 and all chrome work reviewed
All magnesium parts and wheels underwent mordanting treatment to original specification
All instruments overhauled during the restoration
Upholstery entirely redone with new foam, new springs, high-quality leather, and Pepita fabric
Entire cabin trimmed in leather, including Targa arch, door panels, and lower dashboard
Three-point seatbelts are restored period-correct originals, described by the vendor as very rare
Original Becker car radio fitted with a Bluetooth module and a brand new original speaker
The vendor notes two to three minor stone chip impacts or clear coat defects from road use or the painting process
The vendor states that only original parts were used and every bolt was reviewed to original specification
The vendor rates bodywork, interior, and mechanicals as like new, with paintwork rated very good
The vendor states no Chinese parts were used

This 1970 Porsche 911 2.2E has undergone an extensive, originality-focused restoration, finished in Lightning Ivory with a black leather and Pepita interior. Around 80% of the bodywork was replaced and the chassis was refurbished, while all instruments, upholstery, chrome, magnesium components, and hardware were restored or renewed to original specification using genuine parts. The interior was retrimmed in high-quality leather and Pepita fabric, retaining rare period-correct three-point seatbelts and an original Becker radio upgraded with Bluetooth. The vendor describes the car's bodywork, interior, and mechanical condition as near-new, noting only a few minor stone chips or small paint imperfections.

The Mechanics

2.2-litre flat-six engine
Five-speed manual transmission
The engine is not the original unit but is the correct type and correct year
Engine and gearbox completely rebuilt using what the vendor states are original parts
Injection pump optimised on a tuning bench
Stainless steel exhaust with twin central exits fitted as the only modification, with the original new steel exhaust available in exchange
Original Bilstein sport/road dampers with Bilstein original-option front struts
Front aluminium sport brake calipers, an original option identical to the S model
15mm front and rear anti-roll bars (period fitment) added during the restoration
Semi-sport silent blocs (Heritage range) fitted throughout
The vendor describes the mechanical condition and driving experience as very good

Power comes from a 2.2-litre flat-six paired with a five-speed manual gearbox, both of which have been rebuilt using original-specification components. While the engine is not the car’s original matching-numbers unit, it is the correct type and year. The fuel injection pump has been professionally optimised, and the only non-original modification is a stainless-steel twin-centre-exit exhaust, with the original new steel exhaust available. The car also benefits from period-correct upgrades including Bilstein sport suspension, aluminium sport brake calipers, 15mm anti-roll bars, and Heritage semi-sport bushes. The vendor describes the mechanical condition and driving experience as excellent, delivering a highly authentic and well-sorted early 911 driving experience.

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