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In these last 13 years, this work has included a strip and re-paint in the original Light Ivory where all body panels were found to be original and correctly-stamped. This 911 has been looked after to the highest possible standard by the handful of well-known Porsche enthusiast owners and racers since it was imported into the UK 20-years ago, having been expertly rebuilt, prepared and maintained by the renowned specialists at Maxted-Page since 2007.

Whether itвЂ™s the blasting through France on the Tour Auto or Italy on the Modena Cento Ore that appeals, racing into the night at Le Mans Classic or taking in EuropeвЂ™s best circuits in the world-class Peter Auto 2.0-Litre Cup series, this fantastic little Porsche is perfect for the lot.

Highly eligible for the most sought after events: 2.0-Litre Cup, Le Mans Classic, Goodwood, Modena Cento Ore, Tour AutoД¬omplete with current F.I.A HTP and UK V5 road registration. Owned & raced by Howard Donald since 2013 Raced by Chris Harris at Goodwood in 2015 With such exciting provenance, this highly-desirable first-year Porsche 911 would be a centerpiece to any Porsche collection.Fresh engine build in 2018 with one race since 301709 has just been serviced and road/track tested by the Vintage Racing Services support team to be race, rally, or road-ready. The car is still equipped with originally fitted race seats, a roll cage, center-fill gas tank, and fender flares added before its racing career began. This historically significant Porsche 911 retains its period-correct look and numbers-matching drivetrain. A unique factor is that all showed respect for this 911's pedigree such that this car came to its current owner well preserved and much as raced in period.

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Following their string of endurance races, the car was sold to Dave White, a mechanic and championship-winning race car driver who admired 301709's accomplishments.

At the SCCA 12 Hours of Daytona later that year, the duo finished third in the Touring Class, followed by a 2nd in class finish at the 1969 24 Hours of Daytona and a 3rd in class finish at the 1969 12 Hours of Sebring. They continued to race the Porsche and continued to perform exceptionally well. Williamson and Drolsom did not rest on their laurels after Daytona.

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They finished an exceptional 10th overall among a superb field of professional and factory-backed entries. Result: this two-man team did what few would have thought possible: they won the two-liter class at the 1967 24 Hours of Daytona. Engine tuning, a new exhaust system, and regeared the transmission went into the mix. The new two-liter touring class was open to the 911, Williamson agreed, so the new team got to work preparing the car. Drolsom, a talented driver himself, persuaded Williamson to race the Porsche in the 24 Hours of Daytona. Williamson, an avid racer in his own right, raced the car in regional events across the Southeast before being approached by George Drolsom, a Porsche factory representative, who was impressed with his skill on track. Harold Williamson from the competition focused Brumos Porsche dealership in Jacksonville, Florida. According to the Kardex, this 911 was completed at the Zuffenhausen factory in May 1965 and sold to Dr.

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On offer, we have 911 # 301709, which is a shining, well-known, and well-documented example of Porsche history's winning traditions.Д«eyond exceptional competition history, 301709 is a highly desirable short-wheelbase example built in the first full production year. Production soon commenced bringing the new Porsche coupe to market as 1964 came to a close, though the 901 designation was changed to the now ubiquitous '911.' Immediately, the new 911 began proving its worth and taking class wins around the world. Designed around the same layout as the Porsche 356 it was to replace, the 901 was larger, more powerful, and far more refined. The new, six-cylinder DOHC Grand Touring coupe was assigned model number 901.

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This completely redesigned, streamlined 2+2 coupe was meant to replace the well-loved and highly successful 356 series coupes. In 1963, Porsche brought a new concept car to the Frankfurt Motor Show. 8th Overall, 2nd in Touring 2.0 ClassДЎ2 Hours of Sebring, March 1969, Williamson/Drolsom. 3rd overallДў4 Hours of Daytona, February 1969, Williamson/Drolsom, No. 3rd in Touring ClassДў Hours of Osceola, October 1968, Williamson. SCCA Daytona вЂ“ 12 Hours, May 1967, Williamson/Drolsom. Period racing history at Daytona and SebringДЎ,991 CC Type 901/01 Air-Cooled SOHC Flat 6-Cylinder EngineД¤-Wheel Independent Suspension with Torsion BarsДў4 Hours of Daytona, May 1967, Williamson/Drolsom, No. Desirable first full production year, short-wheelbase 911