Matching-numbers engine and gearbox, verified against the certificate of authenticity
Original ivory white paintwork reported with no signs of repainting or rust
Purchased in 2018 from well-known Porsche enthusiast and dealer Peter Richardson (RPR62)
Serviced by top specialists including Autofarm of Oxfordshire, RPR626 Specialist Cars, Classic FX, NineExcellence and Precision Porsche
Always garaged throughout UK ownership
MOT valid to January 2027
The Appeal
The early days of the 911 have become the stuff of legend. Powered by a 1,991cc all-aluminium engine, wrapped in curvy bug-eyed bodywork and offering rear-engine performance that felt like a whole new language, these cars really brought the Porsche marque into its own, and put Stuttgart on the map as the capital of German sports cars.
Today, these early 911s have never been more desirable and draw plenty of attention from enthusiasts. We expect this handsome car to be no exception - after all, it’s a highly desirable matching-numbers car, and that sort of thing is getting increasingly scarce as time goes on.
Built in 1968/1969 and originally sold in the United States in April 1969, this 911 is believed to have been imported into the UK in the 1990s, where it has been garaged and cherished by collectors ever since and serviced by perhaps the best-reputed specialists in the country. The vendor describes it as a very original example in very good condition, and the numbers back that up: just 3,170 miles have been covered since 2005 according to MOT records, with only around 1,000 of those added during the current ownership.
Multiple Porsche specialists have confirmed the car’s condition matches its 13,000-mile odometer reading. Acquired in 2018 from respected Porsche dealer Peter Richardson, this handsome 911 is now waiting for its lucky new keeper - a person we’re sure will be proud to find a place for it in their collection. Porsche 911 - Supercarcopilot-83 Ian Bubb.jpg2.5 MB
History and Paperwork
Built in 1968/1969 and originally sold in the United States in April 1969
Highly original matching-numbers example, verified by the car’s certificate
Imported from the United States; currently registered on UK plates with a 1990 UK registration
Believed imported into the UK in the 1990s; kept initially in the Midlands and then in Yorkshire
3,170 miles covered since 2005 as per MOT records
Approximately 1,000 miles driven since 2018
Current odometer reading of 13,000 miles
Mileage cannot be formally verified as no records exist from its US usage
However, multiple Porsche garages have confirmed the car’s condition is consistent with the odometer reading
Invoices accompanying the car come from top 911 specialists including:
Autofarm of Oxfordshire
RPR626 Specialist Cars
Classic FX
NineExcellence
Precision Porsche
Certificate of authenticity present
MOT valid to January 2027
Spent most of its life in an air-conditioned garage in Sussex
Currently kept in secure, dry storage in Dover, where it has been for no more than 3 months
Original ivory white colour with no signs of repainting or rust reported on the paintwork
Aftermarket fog lights fitted, believed to have been added in the US
Original wheels stamped 1/69
Seats returned to original upholstery specification by Gary at ClassicFX in 2019
The silhouette of the 911 is instantly recognizable, and unsurprisingly, it all started here. The bug-eye lights, curvy front end and sleek fastback rear have barely changed over the decades. This early car beautifully captures that look from top to bottom, with clean straight bodywork in an Ivory White livery.
The vendor reports everything is clean, solid, and free from any significant corrosion, which is reflected well in our photographs. The gentle flash of brightwork contrasts nicely, and the original factory wheels are particularly worth noting.
Inside, the 911’s black upholstery is just as authentic, with the seats reupholstered in 2019 to that original factory specification, and the original, fuss-free dashboard proudly on display. All instruments are clean and legible, with original AC controls and a period-correct radio tucked in.
Retains its original matching-numbers engine and gearbox, verified against the certificate of authenticity
The vendor reports the car is in very good mechanical condition, starting and driving well
Starter motor rewound in 2019 by ClassicFX
Almost no oil leakage noted by Precision Porsche during this year’s MOT
It’s the air-cooled flat-six that defines the 911’s soul, and this example still has the engine and gearbox it was built with. Mechanically standard throughout, it’s a good, solid, eminently drivable classic that can still stir drivers more than fifty years later.
This matching-numbers example is a rare proposition - many old Porsches have been re-engined, but not here. Everything is as it should be, and it’s been regularly serviced by elite specialists who really know their stuff - the most recent being Precision Porsche.
The vendor reports that everything here is as it should be. The engine bay is clean and nicely presented for those mechanics to work around, and we understand the car is starting, running and driving without incident. It’s a compelling package - one that’s as timeless as it is quintessentially 60s and quintessentially Porsche.
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