In accordance with the original service booklet, this 911 was originally purchased new by Cedric Charles Gearing on January 7, 1967, from Vander Horst Motors Inc., in Flint, Michigan. Mr. Gearing was born in South Africa in 1896 and was 71 in 1967. He had an engineering degree from the University of Cape Town. He then worked for GM manufacturing as a production engineer for Buick in Flint, Michigan, and eventually had 150 to 200 employees under his leadership. Under Mr. Gearing’s ownership, the 911 received services from the selling dealer until 18,029 miles which were recorded on March 4, 1969. On July 20, 1979, Mr. Gearing passed away from a stroke at the age of 83. The 911 was inherited by his son Sydney Gearing and the title was transferred to him on June 13, 1981. Sydney stored the 911, and it was infrequently driven. It was sold to the current owner in 2021 with approximately 63,000 miles. The 911 was then shipped to Farland Classic Restoration in Denver, Colorado where the 911 was thoroughly addressed including suspension, brakes and an engine out re-seal with a full service.
The exterior is mostly original paintwork with excellent panel fit and finish. The brightwork, aluminum trim, and glass are all original and in very good condition. The exterior features U.S. Bumpers, Hella Fog Lights, and a Talbot mirror. The upholstery is all original and is complemented by a factory wooden steering wheel, wood dashboard trim, matching wood shift knob, Blaupunkt AM/FM/SW Radio, and green script VDO instrumentation. The undercarriage is well preserved with no signs of rust. The Lemmerz Chrome wheels are date coded 12/65 fitted with Sprint Classic Vredestein 185 70 HR15 tires – dated 2021.
Mechanically, powered by the matching 2.0L flat-six engine that runs phenomenally paired to a smooth-shifting 5-speed manual transmission (type 902/1). Complete with owner’s manual, service booklet, factory dealer supplements, tool kit, spare tire, original Michigan title, Porsche Kardex, and 55 years of documentation. An extraordinarily rare opportunity to acquire an untouched well-preserved 911 that runs and drives the same way it left the factory.
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