Porsche 911 S

The 911 was now offered in three variations: the 110-horsepower 911 T, the 140-horsepower 911 E, and the potent 170-horsepower 911 S. First introduced in 1967, the 911 S was the ultimate production Porsche. It featured a reprofiled camshaft, larger valves, better porting, titanium alloy connecting rods, and a higher compression ratio. Initially fed by two 40 IDS Weber triple-barrel carburettors, the 911 S was upgraded for 1969 with a Bosch mechanical fuel injection system which added an additional 10 horsepower. Chassis upgrades extended beyond the stretched wheelbase with the 911 S fitted with a rear anti-roll bar, stiffer front anti-roll bar, Koni shocks, and upgraded four-wheel disc brakes with ventilated rotors. The “S” package also included special gear ratios fitted to its five-speed overdrive transmission.

As confirmed by the copy of its Kardex factory build record (available to view on file), the 911 S offered here retains its matching-numbers chassis, engine, and gearbox. It was delivered new to the Venetian suburb of Mestre, Italy in January 1969, specified in Koenigsblau (Royal Blue), then a 356-exclusive colour that was no longer being offered on the 911. The first owner further customised his car with a black leatherette interior with black and white basketweave seat inserts. The Porsche was later documented to reside in Borgetto, near Palermo.

Showing evidence of a prior restoration, this 911 S Coupé presents an excellent opportunity to experience Stuttgart’s late 1960s masterpiece at first-hand.