Porsche 911

The vehicle in detail

First unveiled at the 1963 Frankfurt Motor Show, the Porsche 911 succeeded the company’s venerable 356. Penned by Ferdinand “Butzi” Porsche, the styling introduced the now-timeless and aerodynamic profile, along with 2+2 seating, five circular dials on the dashboard, and a rear-mounted 2.0-liter flat-six engine delivering 130 hp and a top speed of 130 mph.

Per a copy of its Kardex, this 1967 Porsche 911 was completed on September 14, 1966, and delivered new via Rittersbacher of Kaiserslautern, a dealership known for retailing cars to American servicemen in West Germany. The lucky owner was Captain Samuel C. Phillips, stationed with the US Army’s 57th Medical Battalion in Landstuhl.

Finished in Polo Red (6602) over black leatherette, this short-wheelbase example was specified with fog lamps, tinted glass, reclining seats, KONI shock absorbers, a spare parts kit, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. The Kardex further indicates Captain Phillips returned the car to Rittersbacher for servicing through May 1967.

Subsequently exported to the US, this car remained with a small number of California-based owners before being acquired by Tommy Trabue circa 2010. Today, it presents very well throughout, benefiting from a prior restoration, and retaining its matching-numbers engine. Documented from new, this 911 stands as a highly appealing early example of Porsche’s seminal sports car.