Porsche 911

According to a digital copy of its factory-issued Kardex warranty document, this short-wheelbase 911 coupe was completed in January 1966 and delivered through Porsche Konstruktionen of Saltzburg, Austria, the Austrian distributor founded by Louise and Anton Piëch. Likely a tourist delivery purchase to be used during the ski season, it was ordered by Dr. Julius T Krüger of Lubbock, Texas in a new color for the 1966 model year, 6608 Aga Blue, it featured a Black leatherette interior and charcoal Perlon carpeting. The dashboard is elegantly trimmed with wood veneer, matching the wood-rimmed steering wheel, and the exterior Porsche badging was rendered in gold script. It was equipped with a large number of practical options, which included tinted glass all around, a Webasto auxiliary heater, a pair of matching black leatherette headrests, a roof-mounted ski rack, pair of elastic spiders (called “expanders”) for luggage retention, two sets of shoulder belts, a radio package comprising speakers and manual antenna, and a factory-installed chromed Talbot driver’s side rear-view mirror in place of the standard Durant item. The car was likely later fitted with a Blaupunkt Frankfurt multi-band radio, a pair of Hella fog lamps mounted beneath the front bumper, and a full set of chromed 15-inch steel road wheels and chromed hubcaps.

According to its Kardex warranty card, the 38 year old Doctor likely returned to Texas with his new 911 by 10 May 1966 with a warranty entry and “Porsche Cars Southwest” noted as the Händler. Research indicates that this 911 returned to Europe at a point and received a nut-and-bolt, bare-metal cosmetic and mechanical restoration by White Skiff Classics, a respected shop near Budapest, Hungary, just before being returned to the United States in 2022. At that time, its VDO odometer had been zeroed and registered just 25 kilometers. Of note, under current ownership the original Solex carburetors have been exchanged for Webers, however, the original Solexs accompany the car. An early 911 coupe, such as this one in a refreshing color, is a sight to behold due to its aerodynamic profile featuring simple, uncluttered lines. A true dual-use sports car, this highly optioned and well-restored, matching numbers 911, would certainly be one to drive and enjoy whether it may be onto the grass at a concours d’elegance or on a warm summer weekend afternoon.