Highlights
- Numbers matching engine and colour combination - early B-series 911T
- Striking period Blood Orange paint (Code 6809)
- Full body-off restoration by marque specialist (2011-2014)
- Engine fully rebuilt in 2017
- Originally delivered by Huelpert, Dortmund dealership in Germany
The Appeal
The 1969 Porsche 911T represents a pivotal moment in the 911's evolution, featuring the first major changes to the model since its introduction. This particular B-series example combines the purity of the early 911 design with the improved handling characteristics of the extended wheelbase introduced that year. Finished in its factory-correct and eye-catching Blood Orange paint (Code 6809), this 911T stands out as a meticulously restored example of Porsche's original iconic sports car.
What makes this specific 911T that bit more desirable still is its numbers matching status and comprehensive restoration. Having undergone a full body-off rebuild by a marque specialist between 2011 and 2014, followed by a complete engine rebuild in 2017, this vehicle appears in smart condition while maintaining period correctness down to its refurbished Fuchs wheels. With its European specification and California presence before coming to the UK, this 911T offers an intoxicating blend of provenance, restoration quality, and driving enjoyment.
History and Paperwork
- Manufactured on 15 April 1969 and delivered new by Huelpert Dortmund dealership in Germany
- Originally specified in Blood Orange paint (Code 6809) with Black Leatherette and Corduroy inlays
- Spent time in California before being imported to the UK by the previous owner
- Underwent a full body-off restoration by a marque specialist between 2011 and 2014
- Complete engine rebuild commissioned by the last owner in 2017
- Has covered approximately 500 miles since the engine rebuild
- Comes with Certificate of Authenticity confirming original specification
- Vendor states that the car is numbers matching engine and colour combination
- Fresh Service by Lux CLassics
- Features the Type 901 five-speed transmission with dog-leg first gear
- Equipped with the five-gauge instrument package from the more expensive 911S
- Exempt from road tax and MOT, however recently MOT'd, 19.06.2025
- 27,164 kilometres indicated on odometer however, cannot be verified
- Private registration plate 78 SPM is currently being retained & not part of sale
- The original UK number plate NNB 69G has been reassigned to the vehicle
- Application for previous number plate to be allocated but waiting confirmation from DVLA
The Condition
- Presents in Blood Orange paint (Code 6809), one of nine standard colours offered in 1969
- Body restoration completed by a marque specialist between 2011 and 2014
- Interior finished in Black Leatherette with Corduroy inlays as per original specification
- Period-correct refurbished Fuchs wheels
- Features the five-gauge instrument package from the more expensive 911S
- Slightly flared wings as per 1969 specification to accommodate larger wheels and tyres
- Interior heating and cooling system appears in good working order
"Iconic" is a word used far to often in this industry, but you have to make an exception for a 911 of this era. That silhouette is instantly recognisable from any distance. Any in such a colour as this, it's pure automotive perfection. As the photographs attest, this Porsche presents superbly for its age following the extensive aforementioned restoration work.
The Mechanics
- 2.0-litre air-cooled flat-six
- Manual Type 901 five-speed transmission with dog-leg first gear
- Transmission number 7195816 changed to number 7102570 however same type - 5-speed Dog-leg first gear
- Engine fully rebuilt in 2017 with approximately 500 miles covered since
- Weber carburettor setup as original to the 911T model
- Extended 2.4-inch longer wheelbase compared to pre-1969 models, improving handling characteristics
- The vendor states the performance is more than adequate, even by modern standards
If you crave an authentic air-cooled 911 experience, this is the car to buy. The 2.0-litre variant of Porsche's legendary flat-six is an utter peach of an engine. And, paired with the 'dog-leg' Type 901 five-speed transmission, 911s of this vintage are a delight to drive. Having been subject to as much detailed work mechanically as the car has had cosmetically, the vendor is confident that this 911T is ready to enjoy.
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