Porsche’s long-running and much loved 911 sports car first appeared at the 1963 Frankfurt Show as the ‘901’, but shortly after production proper commenced in 1964 had become the ‘911’ following Peugeot’s complaints about the use of ‘0’ model numbers. The preceding Type 356’s rear-engined layout was retained but the 911 switched to unitary construction for the bodyshell and dropped the 356’s VW-based suspension in favour of a more modern McPherson strut and trailing arm arrangement. In its first incarnation, Porsche’s single-overhead-camshaft, air-cooled flat six engine displaced 1,991cc and produced 130bhp; progressively enlarged and developed, it would eventually grow to more than 3.0 litres and, in turbo-charged form, put out well over 300 horsepower. The first of countless upgrades to the perennial 911 came in 1966, two years after production had commenced, with the introduction of the 911S. Easily distinguishable by its stylish Fuchs five-spoked alloy wheels, the ‘S’ featured a heavily revised engine producing 160bhp. Improved handling courtesy of a lengthened wheelbase arrived in 1969 and then in 1970 the 911’s air-cooled, flat six engine underwent the first of many enlargements - to 2.2 litres. By this time the models on offer had stabilised at three: the 911T, 911E and 911S, all of which were available as either a closed coupé or Targa convertible. With the 2.2-litre engine’s arrival, a common type of cylinder head was adopted, the differing power outputs being determined principally by valve timing rather than valve sizes as had been the case hitherto. First seen in 2.0-litre guise in 1969, the 911E was positioned between the entry level ‘T’ and top-of-the-range ‘S’, producing a maximum power output of 155bhp (DIN) in upgraded 2.2-litre form. Sold new in Italy, this 911E was the subject of a complete, ‘frame off’ restoration carried out in 2008 and has been fitted with 911S pistons. Refinished in its original orange livery, complemented by the black leather interior, the car is presented in excellent condition and offered with its original ‘Roma’ plates and Italian libretto. Vendue neuve en Italie, cette 911E a fait l'objet d'une restauration complète, caisse mise à nu, en 2008. Elle a été équipée de pistons de 911S. Peinte dans sa livrée orange d'origine complétée d'une sellerie cuir noire, la voiture est en très bon état de présentation et comporte ses plaques d'immatriculation romaines originales et son "libretto" italien.
Porsche’s long-running and much loved 911 sports car first appeared at the 1963 Frankfurt Show as the ‘901’, but shortly after production proper commenced in 1964 had become the ‘911’ following Peugeot’s complaints about the use of ‘0’ model numbers. The preceding Type 356’s rear-engined layout was retained but the 911 switched to unitary construction for the bodyshell and dropped the 356’s VW-based suspension in favour of a more modern McPherson strut and trailing arm arrangement. In its first incarnation, Porsche’s single-overhead-camshaft, air-cooled flat six engine displaced 1,991cc and produced 130bhp; progressively enlarged and developed, it would eventually grow to more than 3.0 litres and, in turbo-charged form, put out well over 300 horsepower. The first of countless upgrades to the perennial 911 came in 1966, two years after production had commenced, with the introduction of the 911S. Easily distinguishable by its stylish Fuchs five-spoked alloy wheels, the ‘S’ featured a heavily revised engine producing 160bhp. Improved handling courtesy of a lengthened wheelbase arrived in 1969 and then in 1970 the 911’s air-cooled, flat six engine underwent the first of many enlargements - to 2.2 litres. By this time the models on offer had stabilised at three: the 911T, 911E and 911S, all of which were available as either a closed coupé or Targa convertible. With the 2.2-litre engine’s arrival, a common type of cylinder head was adopted, the differing power outputs being determined principally by valve timing rather than valve sizes as had been the case hitherto. First seen in 2.0-litre guise in 1969, the 911E was positioned between the entry level ‘T’ and top-of-the-range ‘S’, producing a maximum power output of 155bhp (DIN) in upgraded 2.2-litre form. Sold new in Italy, this 911E was the subject of a complete, ‘frame off’ restoration carried out in 2008 and has been fitted with 911S pistons. Refinished in its original orange livery, complemented by the black leather interior, the car is presented in excellent condition and offered with its original ‘Roma’ plates and Italian libretto. Vendue neuve en Italie, cette 911E a fait l'objet d'une restauration complète, caisse mise à nu, en 2008. Elle a été équipée de pistons de 911S. Peinte dans sa livrée orange d'origine complétée d'une sellerie cuir noire, la voiture est en très bon état de présentation et comporte ses plaques d'immatriculation romaines originales et son "libretto" italien.
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