Highlights
- Mechanically overhauled in 2020, including new engine gaskets, bearings, and seals
- Matching engine and chassis numbers
- Fender-mounted passenger jump seat fitted
The Appeal
The Porsche-Diesel Standard 218 is one of the more charming chapters in the Porsche story. Produced at the Porsche-Diesel Motorenbau factory in Friedrichshafen, these air-cooled diesel tractors share the family name and engineering philosophy of their more famous sports car siblings. The 218H variant, with its 25hp twin-cylinder engine and remarkably advanced dual-clutch transmission, represents clever mid-century agricultural engineering bearing the Porsche crest.
This 1960 example is described as a nice, original machine with matching engine and chassis numbers. It was mechanically overhauled in 2020, and the vendor reports it starts, drives, and brakes well. Finished in its characteristic red livery with chrome trim, pale yellow wheels with red centres, and the distinctive 'Porsche Diesel' lettered seat, it presents well. Documentation reportedly accompanies the tractor, and transport is available.
Key Information
- Mileage: not stated
- Country of registration: Netherlands
- Technical inspection status: not stated
- Technical specs: 25hp two-cylinder air-cooled diesel engine, seven-speed (6 forward, 1 reverse) dual-clutch transmission
- Paperwork: complete documentation reportedly present
The Detail
- Mechanically overhauled in 2020, including new engine gaskets, bearings, and seals
- The vendor states it starts, drives, and brakes well
- Paintwork is described as in good condition
- Red paintwork with chrome trim
- Pale yellow wheels with red centres
- Pale yellow seat with orange 'Porsche Diesel' lettering on the back
- Fender-mounted passenger jump seat fitted
- Transport available, to be arranged between buyer and seller
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