According to a copy of the Porsche Kardex, this early-production, short-wheelbase 911 was completed on March 24, 1966. It was delivered to Carl Steffens of Mountain View, CA, through Porsche Cars Northeast Inc. of Bedford, MA, one of seven U.S. Porsche distributors during the period. Believed to have been retained by a second California owner from 1967 onwards, this unrestored 911 was acquired by Mark Smith circa 2014.
Presented in largely as-found, unrestored condition, Mr. Smith had the mechanical systems serviced early on in his ownership but left the wonderfully patinated exterior and interior substantially untouched. Receipts on file from Another Gear Enterprising Inc. of Lynchburg, VA, dating from 2014 and 2016 detail a sympathetic recommissioning, including rebuilding the engine, cleaning the transaxle, installing a new clutch, overhauling the braking system and replacing perished rubber parts and bushings.
Retaining its matching-numbers engine per a copy of the Porsche Kardex on file, this 911 is offered with a spare, jack and partial toolkit. The sale of this survivor presents its next caretaker with a quandary: Commission a show-quality restoration or continue to preserve this piece of Porsche history?
Please note that this lot, like all vehicles in this auction, has been in long-term static storage and may not be currently operational. It will require mechanical attention prior to any road use.
