1968 Porsche 911

Coupe

6 - Cyl.

Manual

11835460

Gasoline

Up for auction is a 1968 Porsche 911 Coupe Karmann USA, which I’ve owned since 1989. I am the third owner and I have reason to believe the car was initially registered in California although I purchased it in Vermont. This car has been lightly driven during my tenure (averaging less than 200 miles per year) and parked in a heated garaged during all but a few months of summer. The original 2.0L engine was rebuilt in 1989 by Scottsdale European of Scottsdale, Arizona. It has updated timing-chain tensioners and I opted for higher compression S pistons during the engine rebuild. Brake calipers, rotors and wheel bearings were rebuilt and/or replaced at that time, as was the fuel tank, fuel pump, starter, alternator and numerous other parts related to the reinstallation and tuning of the motor, which was performed by Pine Hill Automotive of Berwick, Maine. Pine Hill also rebuilt the Weber carbs in 1990, and the 5-speed transmission was rebuilt in 2005 by Alpine Autowerks of Calgary, Alberta. I'm in possession of all the receipts and can provide copies upon request. I would say the car is in very good condition for its age, but it is not without flaws for the perfectionist or Porsche purist. I’ve used the car largely as a Sunday driver on days when good weather and the open road beckons, and I’ve regularly performed routine maintenance and made small improvements when the urge (or necessity) hit me. The car has an updated ignition system, and it sports after-market headers and exhaust. It does not rattle or squeak. It is a reliable, sturdy, straight driver with plenty of torque, and the motor absolutely sings at 5,200 rpm, hitting notes that are pure pleasure for the sports car enthusiast. In 2005 I got married and the car has been virtually idle since. My wife insists the car frightens her, even though I’ve driven it in a sedate fashion whether she was in the car or not. Here are some of the imperfections you ought to consider before placing your bid: The car appears to be somewhat sun-baked resulting in cracked and pealing paint on the roof. For that matter, I would say that the car is need of a paint job. The vinyl dash exhibits some cracks related to sun damage. The roof liner is somewhat discolored and slightly cracked near the rear-window posts. The driver’s seat needs to be reupholstered. The carpet intended to cover the gear-shift hump is missing. The driver’s side front fender is somewhat misaligned. There is a small rust perforation near the passenger’s side rear taillight. The rear bumper cowl is somewhat disfigured and chipped. The rear window seal needs to be replaced. Because the engine is equipped with headers (not heater boxes), there is no heat available to the cabin compartment. The windshield washer tank and pump are missing. One of the CV boots is cracked. The radio is not original and nor are the door speakers. The clock does not accurately keep time and has been disconnected to save the battery. The speedometer does not work (it malfunctioned shortly after the transmission was rebuilt). The door pockets hang open. I have tried to describe the car as accurately as possible, and will try to answer any question you may have. Please bear in mind that this 911 is not the coveted “L” version and it still requires attention. However, if you’re interested in a restoration project where much of the major work has already been completed, and you simply want to enjoy driving a classic German sports car, then perhaps this is the car for you. Feel free to call contact me through eBay for more information. On Mar-11-11 at 09:53:04 PST, seller added the following information: Due to some repeated questions from eBay members, I feel compelled to add some additional information: One reason I caution Porsche purists is that this car appears to have been a Sportomatic prior to being converted to a 5-speed, which occurred prior to my ownership. Indicators are the shift gate and shift knob are still configured for the Sportomatic transmission, the engine hood has three holes where the Sportomatic badge likely used to sit, and the chrome rims and flat-black rear-view mirror are consistent with the Sportomatic version of the 911. Additionally, questions about rust have arisen, and I'll try to clarify the condition of the car in this respect as well as I can. The front of the car and the floor pans are essentially rust-free. There are no perforations around or near the battery tray, and all the suspension points are solid. There are two small areas in the passenger-side fender and fender well where rust appears to have been cut out and brazed with new sheet metal. I would say the repairs accounts for 6 or 7 sq. inches of material. Apart from the perforation near the passenger side rear taillight, the rear sheet metal appears to be in good condition. An area that may need more scrutiny, however, is the rear suspension points where the swing arms meet the chassis. The shock housings in the engine compartment are solid, but there are slight perforations which are visible as cracks below the torsion bar cover plate. Visit http://www.stoddard.com/shop/shopexd.asp?id=2896 to see the area I'm referring to. I don't have access to a hoist in order to provide additional photos; however, I suggest counting on doing some restorative work in this area. On Mar-14-11 at 10:05:45 PDT, seller added the following information: Some additional information about minor issues: The driver's side window knob is missing; the driver's side window runner felt is worn, making the window a bit difficult to open and close at the top part of the cycle; the front hood struts are worn to the point where the hood will not stay up on its own; the front hood rubber gasket is dried out and in need of replacement; the signal light relay switch needs to be replaced, but the signal lights work as they should; the hazard lights do not; the lower engine oil line needs to be replaced as it leaks a little; the oil temperature sender is either missing or not working; the engine hood pull handle is broken (the engine hood can be opened, as the mechanism works properly; the two finger flanges have simply snapped off).