1969 Porsche 911 2,0L E Targa No reserve

1969 Porsche 911 2.0 E Targa No reserve

• Pure shape of the first versions
• Superb restoration
• Original engine
• Original Polo Red colour (6802)
• No reserve

The first owner of this Porsche 911 E, Philip Newman, was based in Indiana, in the USA. He took delivery of this 2.0 Targa, originally in Polo Red (6802), in November 1968. As can be seen from the copy of its former Italian title, the car was in Italy from 1990-2013, and during its time there it was completely restored under the direction of Porsche Padua, who contracted work on the body and paint to another specialist, and the reconditioning of the engine to a Sig. Veradini. The file contains bills for mechanical work for 17,000 €. In 2013, the car was exported to Germany and then bought by Stentenbach Classics, a leading specialist in the first 911s, who sold it in 2016 to Staffan Wittmark. In 2021, it was serviced by Porsche Haninge and has not been driven since.
The car is fitted with its original fuel-injected engine (the ‘E’ stands for ‘Einspritzung’, German for injection), developing nearly 140bhp. Its very high quality restoration ensures that it is presented in superb condition in terms of its bodywork, paint, interior and mechanical components. It has kept its original Polo Red (6802), which Wittmark wanted to have in his collection as a contrast to his two orange 911s. The black leatherette seats with centre sections in ‘Pepita’ cloth are like new and the wood-rimmed steering wheel, apparently from period, has been revarnished. The dashboard has been restored and has only a small split on the top.
This Porsche 911 E is of interest because it combines the original shape of the 911, without a front spoiler, with the longer wheelbase that makes for more stable handling and a fuel-injected engine with excellent performance. The magnificent condition of this example is a match for this desirable model, which is light, agile and durable.