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1968 Porsche 911 S

VIN: 11801124
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$249,800
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Nov 1, 2024
Classic Motors
Miami, Florida, USA
37,416 mi
Manual
LHD
Original & Highly Original
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About this 1968 Porsche 911 S

VIN: 11801124

This 1968 Porsche 911 S is a rare gem, embodying the determination of a die-hard Porsche enthusiast who wouldn’t settle for compromises.

When the car’s first owner entered American dealerships in 1968, he discovered that the 911 S, fitted with Porsche’s coveted 901/08 engine, was unavailable in the United States. So, he took matters into his own hands. After a journey to Germany, he found his dream car and ensured it would meet U.S. standards, modifying it with sealed-beam headlights, DOT-compliant turn signals, a U.S.-spec speedometer, seat belts, and other features. By December 1968, his new 911 S had arrived on U.S. soil, becoming an early example of what the American import version could have been.

Over the years, this 911 S has enjoyed a carefully documented chain of ownership. The car’s second U.S. owner purchased it in 2005 from its original owner, a San Diego building contractor. This second owner eventually sold it in 2006 to a third Porsche aficionado in El Cajon, California, who continued the tradition of meticulous care. The third owner performed select, high-quality restorations to keep the car in near-original condition. This included replacing the original seats with period-correct factory sport seats, refinishing the aluminum window frames, restoring the Fuchs 5.5-inch alloy wheels exclusive to 1968, and addressing a small dashboard crack. He even had a Certificate of Authenticity issued by Porsche in 2009 to validate its originality.

In 2011, the car entered Carmel-by-the-Sea Concours events, catching the eye of its fourth owner, who named it his "Tangerine Dream" after the car’s striking color.

Purchased by Classic Motors in 2017, the car has remained an example of preservation, exhibiting close-to-original features. It stands as a testament to the passion of its owners and the uniqueness of Porsche's early design tailored to U.S. specs by an enthusiast’s own hands. The 911 S retains its original allure, capturing the spirit of the American import that almost never was.

Market Summary

The Porsche 911S Coupe - 2.0- Liter (1968 to 1968) market. See Similar Markets

CMB $167,271
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The 1968 Porsche 911S Coupe continued into its second year in production along with its Targa sibling powered by the same eng... Learn more.
There is 1 Porsche 911S - 2.0 Liter for sale across all model years (1968 to 1968) and variants, 1 is Coupe and 1 is model year 1968 . There were 8 Coupe sold in the last 5 years.

Comps

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1968 Porsche 911S Coupe

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LHD steering LHD
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$134,000
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1968 Porsche 911S Coupe

Original & Highly Original
6865 mi 21k km (13k mi)
Manual transmission Manual
LHD steering LHD
Not Sold
$85,500
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Jun 29, 2023
87% Relevance
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1968 Porsche 911 S 2 Litre Coupe

Original & Highly Original
6865 mi 62k km (38k mi)
Manual transmission Manual
LHD steering LHD
Sold
€97,750
Feb 8, 2018
85% Relevance
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Year
Make
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  • 19K - 39K
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Driver Side
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Specs

Details about this vehicle - curated by our market specialists.

Year
1968
Model Family
Model Generation
Model Variant
S
Model Trim
-
Engine
2.0 L H6 (S - 901/02/08)
Transmission
Manual
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
Originality
Original & Highly Original
Mileage
37,416 mi
VIN
11801124
Vehicle Type
Automobile
Body Style
Coupe
Doors
2 Doors
Driver Side
Left Hand Drive
Ext. Color Group
Orange
Int. Color Group
Black

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