Description
The specimen presented here comes from a private collection and has passed through the hands of a true enthusiast. It is now offered for sale following a reorientation of the collection. The Porsche Certificate of Authenticity confirms its original configuration in colour code 6809 Tangerine with a black vinyl interior, as well as its matching-numbers status.
Originally delivered new in Germany, this 911S was exported to the United States just two years later by an American soldier—likely its first owner. It is understood that the car remained in the United States for around 25 years, adding a fascinating chapter to its transatlantic history.
Repatriated to Europe around 2006, the car was first registered in Norway before moving to Belgium in 2012. Since then it has remained in the careful hands of its current owner, who has meticulously preserved it to date.
The interior is largely original, apart from the seats, replaced by period-style Recaro sport seats (reproductions), paired with period-inspired safety harnesses.
Mechanically, the car has benefited from regular, thorough maintenance. More recently, this Tangerine 911 underwent a full refresh, including work on the brakes and electrical system, the installation of new shock absorbers, and the fitting of a set of Porsche-approved Pirelli tyres on its iconic alloy Fuchs wheels.
The 911S lineage—from the 2. 0-litre 1967 version to the 2. 4-litre 1973—embodies the very essence of pure sports cars of its era. At a time when Italian and British rivals were becoming heavier and more complicated, Porsche remained faithful to its founding philosophy: to design light, precise, and capable machines, as comfortable on the Hunaudières straight as in daily use.
Starting instantly on a quarter turn, this 911S offers exactly the character sought by enthusiasts of a 1969 model with mechanical fuel injection. The gearbox proves smooth and precise, while the 2. 0-litre flat-six proves particularly lively. With its high compression ratio (around 9. 9:1), short stroke and 170 hp at 6, 800 rpm, this engine is renowned for its ability to rev—a quality this car illustrates perfectly, delivering a clean and steady rise through the rev band into the red.
For those considering the purchase of one of the era’s best-production sports cars, this 911S represents a rare opportunity. Its 2. 0-litre mechanical-injected engine, brisk and expressive, delivers unparalleled driving sensations, accompanied by the iconic flat-six soundtrack, all in one of the most sought-after colour combinations. Furnished with its manuals, tools, Porsche Certificate of Authenticity and a substantial history file, it is ready to begin a new chapter in the hands of its next custodian.
