Porsche 911 S

The vehicle in detail

For 1967, Porsche introduced a higher-performance variant of its original short-wheelbase 911, unveiling the 911 S, with the “S” designation signifying “Super.” Positioned as the most sporting expression of the early 911, the S featured a more highly tuned 2.0-liter, air-cooled flat-six producing 160 hp, achieved through higher compression, revised camshaft profiles, and larger carburetors.

Chassis and braking upgrades were equally significant and included ventilated disc brakes, front and rear anti-roll bars, KONI shock absorbers, and lightweight five-spoke Fuchs alloy wheels. Together, these enhancements delivered markedly improved performance, with contemporary testing recording 0–60 mph in approximately 6.5 seconds and a top speed approaching 140 mph, firmly establishing the 911 S among the most capable sports cars of its era.

According to its Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, this 1967 Porsche 911 S was delivered new to Autohaus Krauss in Nürnberg, Germany, in March 1967, and finished in Bahama Yellow (6605), a warm yellow with subtle butterscotch overtones, over a black leatherette interior. Factory options included a Webasto gasoline heater, tinted windshield, radio interference suppression, loudspeaker, and antenna. While its subsequent early history is not well documented, this short-wheelbase 911 S was acquired by Tommy Trabue circa 2000 from Los Angeles-based enthusiast Jeffrey Aleixo, who owned this car, along with the 1968 911 S offered from the Trabue collection, since 1994.

Following its purchase by Mr. Trabue, the car was entrusted to Roy Sanders for a restoration. A South Carolina-based vintage racer and Porsche marque expert, Sanders is credited with overseeing very high-quality concours work as well as vintage race builds. Refinished in its factory hue, the car underwent an extensive refurbishment encompassing a renewed interior trimmed in correct materials, along with the installation of desirable 1967 non-headrest Recaro sport seats and a roll bar. Its matching-numbers Type 901/02 flat-six engine was rebuilt, a sport exhaust was added, and the suspension received corresponding attention. Correct one-year-only 15” x 4.5” forged alloy wheels were sourced and refinished.

Presenting very well throughout, this 911 S has been a favored driver within Mr. Trabue’s collection, reflecting the quality of its mechanical preparation and overall presentation. Just 2,306 examples of the 911 S were built for the 1967 model year, of which 1,823 were coupes, a scarcity that has long outpaced demand. Today, this example retains the cohesive feel of a more recent, freshly restored car and is well suited for continued enjoyment on the road or display on the show field.

*Please note that this vehicle is titled as 307857.