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1965 911 SWB by Sports Purpose. Is this £350,000 Porsche the purest driving 911 of them all? This ’65 Porsche 911 has been subtly modified by Sports Purpose to appear to be a regular 2.0 litre, SWB 911 but to be nothing of the sort. Powered by a high-revving, Tuthill...
Real World Carrera RS Review The 2.7 Carrera RS debuted in October 1972 at the Paris Motor Show, and was the top first generation 911 and one of the best road cars of all time. It was the fastest production 911 and a solid race winner. Some feel it is...
Beautifully Restored 1965 Porsche 911 Up For Sale On Issimi
The Porsche 911 was developed as a replacement for the highly successful Porsche Model 356. The Porsche 911 was larger, more powerful, more comfortable and more competitive on the track than any other comparable car on the market at the time. The original air-cooled, boxer-engined 911 was in production from 1964...
European Collectibles is proud to present a 1973 Porsche 911E Coupe that is one of the 1,366 911E Coupes produced for the model year. This exceptional example of 1973 Porsche 911E Coupe is reported to be still wearing its original Bahia Red paintwork over a black interior. The exterior trim...
Porsche Of The Day: 1967 Porsche 911 S 2.0
The 911 S was introduced to increase the performance potential of the very successful 911. It had a more powerful engine along with a number of chassis enhancements that made it very desirable. The 1966 2.0 S was the first high performance 911 variant and it came just two years...
This 1970 Porsche 911 is a one-of-a-kind creation commissioned by Orbit Racing for a complete RSR/outlaw-style restoration, resulting in an uncompromising custom build. The car has undergone a full refinish, now sporting a modern Audi color of Nardo Grey with black trim pieces, creating a monochromatic look. The 911 boasts...
This 1968 Porsche 911L Coupe, refinished in its original Tangerine color by SOS Customz in Oceanside, CA, received numerous modifications. Fiberglass 911R-style bumpers, taillights, center-fill hood, fenders, and quarter panels were added, along with blue side stripes, hood tie-downs, a Talbot-style mirror, louvered rear quarter windows, Lexan side windows with...
This 1971 Porsche 911 T Lightweight ‘Outlaw’ is a stunning classic sports car that has been tastefully ‘resto-modded’ with various performance, cosmetic, and weight-saving enhancements. Originally finished in white, it now boasts an elegant Stone Grey exterior and a Cognac leather-trimmed interior with perforated inserts on the dashboard and door...
1972 Porsche 911 'Tuthill Special'
This 1972 Porsche 911 ‘Special’ is a custom creation inspired by the early 1970s S/T model by Tuthill Porsche. Beneath the engine lid is a 2.7-liter air-cooled flat-six to Carrera RS specification, fueled by Weber carburetors and paired with a five-speed manual transmission. Upon arrival at Tuthill, the car featured...
1967 Porsche 911 S SWB Coupe
Introduced in 1966 to enhance the performance capabilities of the already successful 911, the 911 S boasted a more powerful engine and several chassis improvements, making it highly coveted. The 1966 2.0 S was the first high performance 911 variant and it came just two years after the first 911...
1967 Porsche 911S Emory Outlaw
This 1967 Porsche 911S coupe was transformed into a 911R-inspired racer in 1991 by Gary and Rod Emory of Parts Obsolete in Costa Mesa, California. It has since been actively participated in HMSA, CSRG, VARA, SOVREN, HSR, and HSR West events. The vehicle showcases 911R-style fiberglass panels and is painted...
30 Point Air-Cooled Era Porsche 911 Buying & Inspection Checklist In this guide, we’ll walk you through a comprehensive 30-point checklist, covering everything you need to check irrespective which generation Porsche 911 you are looking to buy. We’ve even created a free, printable PDF version for each generation of air-cooled...
1968 Porsche 911 T/R ©2024 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's
Thanks to the launch of its modern 911 R, the original Porsche 911R has been thrust firmly back into the limelight over the last few years. Developed by Ferdinand Piëch, it was the first time Porsche had built a 911 purely to go racing with. However, the original 911 R wasn’t built in great enough...
This 1970 Porsche 911 S, originally used in SCCA/Team Continental autocross and track events, was upgraded to RSR specifications by Porsche expert and original R-Gruppe member Gordon Ledbetter. The car was refinished in Signal Yellow and over the past 30 years, Ledbetter and his wife have raced it in PCA,...
Common Problems with Air-Cooled Porsche 911s: What Every Buyer and Owner Should Know The F-Series, G-Series, 964 & 993 Few cars hold the iconic status of the air-cooled Porsche 911. From the first-generation F-Series (1964–1973) to the last air-cooled 993 (1994–1998), these classics represent more than just automotive excellence—they’re cultural...
When Porsche introduced the 911 series, it was clear the new six-cylinder model needed to compete in motorsports. While Porsche focused on European events, privateer teams brought the 911 to the U.S. Despite winning the 1966 SCCA D Production National Championship at Riverside with a 911S, Porsche struggled to win...
RM Sotheby’s is thrilled to offer this rare and stunning 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring. Finished in its original Black with a Leatherette and Corduroy interior, this highly sought-after car will be auctioned on November 2, with an estimated value of $650,000 to $800,000 The Carrera RS debuted...
The 911 Carrera RS wasn’t designed to be a perfect car or even a road car—it was created for homologating the 911 RSR for Group 5 racing. Porsche needed to build a street version of the race car, focusing on weight reduction and aerodynamic features essential for the track. Initially,...
In a recent episode of 9WERKS TV on YouTube, we are treated to comparison between two of the most coveted Porsche 911 Rennsport models ever made—the iconic 2.7 RS and its rarer sibling, the Carrera 3.0 RS. The 2.7 RS, introduced in 1973, was a homologation special designed to compete in...
This 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Lightweight is a rare and highly sought-after model, with only 200 units produced in the M471 Lightweight configuration. This particular example, set to be auctioned by Mecum Auctions in Glendale, California, on March 22nd, has an odometer reading of just 15,930 kilometers (9,874...
Porsche built just 1,580 units of the 1973 911 Carrera RS 2.7, most in the more road-friendly M472 Touring specification. Designed as a homologation model for racing, it was based on the 2.4L 911S and laid the groundwork for the 2.8 RSR, 3.0 RSR, and the turbocharged 934 and 935....