Porsche 911 E

According to the original Kardex, the car was delivered with a particularly interesting specification and numerous optional extras. Please refer to the Kardex and accompanying documentation for details.

The car comes with its extensive photographs, restoration records, and invoices. The documented restoration expenditure totals €105,418, reflecting the considerable time, expertise, and resources invested in the project.

The Restoration: 2019–2024

The objective was never to over-restore the car, but to return it to its original character and specification while preserving as many original components as possible.

The result is a carefully restored Porsche that combines period-correct details with carefully considered mechanical improvements.

1. Bodywork, Chassis and Paint

The body was stripped to bare metal by hand. The underlying metal was found to be in remarkably good condition, with no evidence of accident damage or previous filler identified during the inspection.

The interior bodywork was stripped and inspected for corrosion. A small area of rust was discovered beneath the passenger seat, and the affected section of the floorpan was replaced.

The rear lifting points were opened to allow inspection of the rocker panels, torsion-bar tube reinforcements, and heating tubes. These areas were found to be in excellent condition, as documented in the restoration photographs.

The floorpan and interior bodywork were treated with rust protection and finished to replicate the original factory appearance. New sound insulation was installed, and the suspension components were removed for individual inspection and restoration.

The car was subsequently refinished in its original colour, Burgundrot (2424), using Glasurit paint products, including primer and clear coat, to achieve a deep, high-quality finish.

When acquired in 2011, the car had been repainted red. The previous paintwork was professionally executed, but the restoration provided the opportunity to return the car to its original factory colour.

A new fuel tank, fuel pump and associated components were installed. Loose components were restored, painted or replated as appropriate, with new rubber components and gaskets fitted where required.

2. Interior Restoration

The interior was meticulously restored with particular attention to the original 1969 specification.

• Upholstery: Rare black leather with the distinctive Pepita houndstooth cloth inserts, reflecting the original factory specification recorded in the Kardex.
• Carpets: S-type Silver Night Black velour carpeting.
• Seats: Fully restored using period-correct black leather and classic houndstooth centre sections.
• Instruments: Gauges and instruments restored to excellent cosmetic and functional condition.
• Steering wheel: The original leather-wrapped steering wheel has been retained, including its characterful patina.
• Seat belts: New front seat belts are fitted; the original matching black seat belts are included with the car from Repa, the old seat belts come with the car.
• Headliner: Replaced with a high-quality material sourced from Porsche Classic.
• Insulation: New insulation installed in keeping with the original interior construction.

The result is a refined, authentic cabin that retains the distinctive character of an early Porsche 911.

3. Interior Mechanics and Electrical Systems

The interior mechanical components and electrical systems were carefully inspected, serviced, and restored.

The steering rack was fully restored, and the window regulators were refurbished for smooth operation. The lighting, hazard indicators, switches, and control buttons were checked and serviced to ensure reliable functionality while retaining the car’s period-correct character.

4. Engine and Mechanical Fuel Injection

The 2.0-litre flat-six engine underwent a comprehensive overhaul in accordance with Porsche specifications.

The engine was completely dismantled, inspected, and rebuilt, with particular attention to maintaining standard specifications wherever appropriate and balanced to under Porsche spec.

The work included:

• Micro-polishing of the crankshaft, retaining standard dimensions.
• Installation of new standard-size main and crankshaft bearings.
• New cylinders and pistons.
• Precision balancing and matching of the connecting rods.
• Refurbishment and porting of the cylinder heads.
• Replacement of gaskets, valve springs, and associated wear components.
• Restoration of the original camshafts.
• Machining of the flywheel.
• Refinishing of hardware, including yellow chromating of bolts, nuts, and hose clamps.
• Glass-blasting of the valve covers and engine fan.
• Refinishing and powder-coating of the engine plates.
• Installation of new engine mounts finished in black.

The original mechanical fuel injection (MFI) system was comprehensively overhauled, calibrated, and tested to achieve the correct spray pattern.

Following assembly, the engine was run on a test bench for approximately two to three hours to verify its operation and fine-tune its settings.

At the time of purchase in 2011, the engine was reported to have covered approximately 41,000 miles.

The finished engine starts readily and delivers the distinctive sound, response and character that make the early 911 E such an engaging driver’s car.

5. Gearbox

The car has been upgraded to a five-speed Euro E-S gearbox, type 901/07, offering an engaging and traditional manual driving experience.

The gearbox was rebuilt, with new synchroniser rings installed and all gears inspected. The gears were found to be in excellent condition.

Importantly, the car’s original Sportomatic gearbox and nearly all original parts are included in the sale. This provides an interesting opportunity for a collector who values the car’s original specification and the increasingly uncommon Sportomatic configuration.

6. Brakes, Chassis and Suspension

The braking, chassis and suspension systems were comprehensively inspected, restored and upgraded where appropriate.

The work included:

• Restoration or replacement of brake components as required.
• Installation of Bilstein Sport rear dampers.
• A 22 mm rear suspension component specification, as documented in the restoration records.
• Installation of a new 15 mm front anti-roll bar.
• Replacement of the original hydropneumatic front suspension with a 911 conversion kit.
• Inspection and restoration of the chassis and associated structural components.

These carefully selected improvements aim to provide dependable handling and braking while retaining the fundamental driving character of the classic 911.

Photographs and invoices documenting the work accompany the car.

7. Original Fuchs Wheels and Tyres

The original Fuchs wheels have been professionally restored and inspected for micro-cracks to verify their condition and structural integrity.

The wheel locks have been retained in excellent condition, and new wheel centre caps featuring the coloured Porsche crest have been sourced from Porsche Classic.

The finished wheels complement the car’s elegant Burgundrot paintwork and period-correct appearance.

Porsche Classic Inspection – 13 May 2026

The car underwent a Porsche Classic inspection on 13 May 2026, including compression and leak-down tests, together with a full service.

According to the owner, the car passed the inspection successfully.

With approximately 3,626 km covered since the restoration, the car has seen limited use since the work was completed. Supporting documentation is available for inspection.

A Restoration Driven by Passion

This Porsche was never originally intended to be sold.

The project began as a labour of love, with the intention of giving the car to the owner’s son as a wedding present. The idea was to create a special car that could be enjoyed and cherished for decades to come.

Over several years, considerable time, knowledge, and financial investment went into the restoration. The decision to sell has now been made because the owner’s son and his spouse wish to put the funds towards purchasing a new home.

The documented expenditure of €105,418 reflects the scale of the work undertaken and the commitment to doing the job properly.

With more than 30–40 Porsche 911 restorations and race-car builds behind me, and experience working with Porsche cars since 1981, this project reflects decades of hands-on knowledge and enthusiasm for the marque.

The goal throughout was to preserve the car’s originality and character, not to erase its history or create an over-restored showpiece.

Final Thoughts

This 1969 Porsche 911 E 2.0 MFI Coupé offers a compelling combination of rarity, provenance, specification and extensive restoration.

Its matching-numbers status, original Burgundrot colour, black leather and Pepita interior, documented factory options, restored mechanical fuel injection and included original Sportomatic gearbox make it an especially interesting proposition for the discerning Porsche enthusiast.

The major restoration work has been completed, and the car is ready for its next chapter with a new custodian who will appreciate both its engineering and its history.

I warmly invite serious prospective buyers to view and test-drive the car. It is a Porsche best appreciated in person, where the quality of the restoration, the detail of the interior, and the character of the engine can be experienced firsthand.

This is more than a classic car. It is the result of decades of Porsche experience, years of dedicated work, and a genuine passion for preserving an important piece of Porsche history.

A special 911, restored with care and offered with an extensive supporting history, ready to be enjoyed for many years to come.

Reflecting the considerable time, expertise, and resources invested in the project.

The Restoration: 2019–2024

The objective was never to over-restore the car, but to return it to its original character and specification while preserving as many original components as possible.

The result is a carefully restored Porsche that combines period-correct details with carefully considered mechanical improvements.

1. Bodywork, Chassis and Paint

The body was stripped to bare metal by hand. The underlying metal was found to be in remarkably good condition, with no evidence of accident damage or previous filler identified during the inspection.

The interior bodywork was stripped and inspected for corrosion. A small area of rust was discovered beneath the passenger seat, and the affected section of the floorpan was replaced.

The rear lifting points were opened to allow inspection of the rocker panels, torsion-bar tube reinforcements, and heating tubes. These areas were found to be in excellent condition, as documented in the restoration photographs.

The floorpan and interior bodywork were treated with rust protection and finished to replicate the original factory appearance. New sound insulation was installed, and the suspension components were removed for individual inspection and restoration.

The car was subsequently refinished in its original colour, Burgundrot (2424), using Glasurit paint products, including primer and clear coat, to achieve a deep, high-quality finish.

When acquired in 2011, the car had been repainted red. The previous paintwork was professionally executed, but the restoration provided the opportunity to return the car to its original factory colour.

A new fuel tank, fuel pump and associated components were installed. Loose components were restored, painted or replated as appropriate, with new rubber components and gaskets fitted where required.

2. Interior Restoration

The interior was meticulously restored with particular attention to the original 1969 specification.

• Upholstery: Rare black leather with the distinctive Pepita houndstooth cloth inserts, reflecting the original factory specification recorded in the Kardex.
• Carpets: S-type Silver Night Black velour carpeting.
• Seats: Fully restored using period-correct black leather and classic houndstooth centre sections.
• Instruments: Gauges and instruments restored to excellent cosmetic and functional condition.
• Steering wheel: The original leather-wrapped steering wheel has been retained, including its characterful patina.
• Seat belts: New front seat belts are fitted; the original matching black seat belts are included with the car from Repa, the old seat belts come with the car.
• Headliner: Replaced with a high-quality material sourced from Porsche Classic.
• Insulation: New insulation installed in keeping with the original interior construction.

The result is a refined, authentic cabin that retains the distinctive character of an early Porsche 911.

3. Interior Mechanics and Electrical Systems

The interior mechanical components and electrical systems were carefully inspected, serviced, and restored.

The steering rack was fully restored, and the window regulators were refurbished for smooth operation. The lighting, hazard indicators, switches, and control buttons were checked and serviced to ensure reliable functionality while retaining the car’s period-correct character.

4. Engine and Mechanical Fuel Injection

The 2.0-litre flat-six engine underwent a comprehensive overhaul in accordance with Porsche specifications.

The engine was completely dismantled, inspected, and rebuilt, with particular attention to maintaining standard specifications wherever appropriate and balanced to under Porsche spec.

The work included:

• Micro-polishing of the crankshaft, retaining standard dimensions.
• Installation of new standard-size main and crankshaft bearings.
• New cylinders and pistons.
• Precision balancing and matching of the connecting rods.
• Refurbishment and porting of the cylinder heads.
• Replacement of gaskets, valve springs, and associated wear components.
• Restoration of the original camshafts.
• Machining of the flywheel.
• Refinishing of hardware, including yellow chromating of bolts, nuts, and hose clamps.
• Glass-blasting of the valve covers and engine fan.
• Refinishing and powder-coating of the engine plates.
• Installation of new engine mounts finished in black.

The original mechanical fuel injection (MFI) system was comprehensively overhauled, calibrated, and tested to achieve the correct spray pattern.

Following assembly, the engine was run on a test bench for approximately two to three hours to verify its operation and fine-tune its settings.

At the time of purchase in 2011, the engine was reported to have covered approximately 41,000 miles.

The finished engine starts readily and delivers the distinctive sound, response and character that make the early 911 E such an engaging driver’s car.

5. Gearbox

The car has been upgraded to a five-speed Euro E-S gearbox, type 901/07, offering an engaging and traditional manual driving experience.

The gearbox was rebuilt, with new synchroniser rings installed and all gears inspected. The gears were found to be in excellent condition.

Importantly, the car’s original Sportomatic gearbox and nearly all original parts are included in the sale. This provides an interesting opportunity for a collector who values the car’s original specification and the increasingly uncommon Sportomatic configuration.

6. Brakes, Chassis and Suspension

The braking, chassis and suspension systems were comprehensively inspected, restored and upgraded where appropriate.

The work included:

• Restoration or replacement of brake components as required.
• Installation of Bilstein Sport rear dampers.
• A 22 mm rear suspension component specification, as documented in the restoration records.
• Installation of a new 15 mm front anti-roll bar.
• Replacement of the original hydropneumatic front suspension with a 911 conversion kit.
• Inspection and restoration of the chassis and associated structural components.

These carefully selected improvements aim to provide dependable handling and braking while retaining the fundamental driving character of the classic 911.

Photographs and invoices documenting the work accompany the car.

7. Original Fuchs Wheels and Tyres

The original Fuchs wheels have been professionally restored and inspected for micro-cracks to verify their condition and structural integrity.

The wheel locks have been retained in excellent condition, and new wheel centre caps featuring the coloured Porsche crest have been sourced from Porsche Classic.

The finished wheels complement the car’s elegant Burgundrot paintwork and period-correct appearance.

Porsche Classic Inspection – 13 May 2026

The car underwent a Porsche Classic inspection on 13 May 2026, including compression and leak-down tests, together with a full service.

According to the owner, the car passed the inspection successfully.

With approximately 3,626 km covered since the restoration, the car has seen limited use since the work was completed. Supporting documentation is available for inspection.

A Restoration Driven by Passion

This Porsche was never originally intended to be sold.

The project began as a labour of love, with the intention of giving the car to the owner’s son as a wedding present. The idea was to create a special car that could be enjoyed and cherished for decades to come.

Over several years, considerable time, knowledge, and financial investment went into the restoration. The decision to sell has now been made because the owner’s son and his spouse wish to put the funds towards purchasing a new home.

The documented expenditure of €105,418 reflects the scale of the work undertaken and the commitment to doing the job properly.

With more than 30–40 Porsche 911 restorations and race-car builds behind me, and experience working with Porsche cars since 1981, this project reflects decades of hands-on knowledge and enthusiasm for the marque.

The goal throughout was to preserve the car’s originality and character, not to erase its history or create an over-restored showpiece.

Final Thoughts

This 1969 Porsche 911 E 2.0 MFI Coupé offers a compelling combination of rarity, provenance, specification and extensive restoration.

Its matching-numbers status, original Burgundrot colour, black leather and Pepita interior, documented factory options, restored mechanical fuel injection and included original Sportomatic gearbox make it an especially interesting proposition for the discerning Porsche enthusiast.

The major restoration work has been completed, and the car is ready for its next chapter with a new custodian who will appreciate both its engineering and its history.

I warmly invite serious prospective buyers to view and test-drive the car. It is a Porsche best appreciated in person, where the quality of the restoration, the detail of the interior, and the character of the engine can be experienced firsthand.

This is more than a classic car. It is the result of decades of Porsche experience, years of dedicated work, and a genuine passion for preserving an important piece of Porsche history.

A special 911, restored with care and offered with an extensive supporting history, ready to be enjoyed for many years to come.

For additional photos, including those from the Google Drive restoration archive, as well as the complete documentation, please feel free to contact me by email. There are approximately 300–400 photos in total, along with extensive additional documentation.

The car is currently at Porsche Classic in Budapest, approximately a two-hour drive from Vienna.

I am originally from Sweden, but I spend a considerable amount of time in both Austria and Budapest.