Porsche 911

It rolled off the Zuffenhausen production line on 26 April that year, before being delivered to its new owner via Sonauto or Paris—France’s first and sole Porsche importer. According to an accompanying copy of its Kardex, the car was first finished in the desirable and popular combination of Polorot over a Schwarz leatherette interior and was desirably specified with a Webasto sunroof.

While the Kardex on file also confirms that the car received some warranty work during its early years in France, the Porsche’s earlier history is yet to be uncovered. However, it is known to have eventually travelled to Italy, where it was purchased from Porsche 356 specialist, Vintage Toys, on 10 December 2013, and became an important part of The Carrera Collection.

Today, this attractive and well specified short-wheelbase Porsche 911 is finished in its factory-correct colour combination of Polorot over Schwarz. Its sunroof has since been removed, suggesting the car has received alterations to its paintwork in the past, though it retains its matching-numbers 1,991-cc flat-six engine according to factory records.

This Porsche 911 Coupé would be the perfect companion for spirit Sunday morning drives, and could equally serve as a great addition to any collection of landmark sports cars.