Porsche 911 E

The 911 E was well optioned from the factory with the 911 S trim and appearance group option, comfort equipment, front and rear 15mm sway bars, climate control and Catacolor tinted glass, sports seats and a special-wish leather interior. No information was provided in regard to the special-wish leather interior, so Mark removed the radio to supply the production number to Porsche for further information. He was able to get a confirmation from Porsche Classic- “eknf 71 378 red”, and with that, the restoration was officially underway. The car was stripped to a bare chassis and all components were sorted, cleaned, and cataloged. The entire body was taken to bare metal and repainted in the original single-stage Black before being color sanded and buffed and reassembled. The tired leather interior was completely restored with matching special ordered Red leather and new interior panels were fitted. Even though the engine had run when the car arrived, the engine was dismantled and completely rebuilt and surprisingly showed little to no wear. The entire suspension was refreshed with new bushings and bearings, and the axles, shifter, pedal assembly, and brake system were rebuilt.

Since the 911 E’s completion, it has been a staple in an impressive collection and periodically driven by its owner. It presents today as beautifully as the day it was completed. The panel gaps are consistent throughout, and the deep black paintwork is flawless and is contrasted by the chrome trim and brushed Targa bar. The interior reflects the exterior’s impeccable condition- the red leather is supple and free of any discernible wear, and the factory Behr air conditioning blows cold for driving comfortably on hot summer days if the breeze from the open-air Targa roof if not sufficient. Whether its new owner plans to drive it regularly, display it out on the show field, or a combination of both- this 911 E is sure to please and those in search of another like it will be hard-pressed to find an example that has been this thoroughly sorted.

Highlights:

• Number 899 of 1055 produced
• Special Wishes Red leather interior
• 911S trim and appearance group
• Sport Seats
• Factory Behr Air-Conditioning
• Front and Rear 15mm Swaybars
• Catacolor factory tinted glass