Highlights

Supremely original and highly usable example; unadulterated classic 911
Last of the Narrow Body G Models - the original 911 formula
Engine rebuilt and upgraded less than 4,000 miles ago by a Porsche specialist
Retains original bodywork, engine, interior, and Fuchs wheels
UK market RHD example
Purchased from a leading independent Porsche parts specialist

The Appeal

There are plenty of specialists refining air-cooled 911s these days, and that's all very well; some so-called "restomods" are exceedingly impressive. But, there's a lot to be said for experiencing a classic 911 au naturel - as Porsche originally intended.

That's where this one comes up trumps. It's a supremely original and useable example of the celebrated "G Model" 911, namely the 2.7-litre 'S' - Porsche's mid-range offering with a naturally aspirated 175bhp. This one's the Coupé, a UK-supplied right-hand drive car resplendent in 'Platinum' and sitting upon a set of iconic Fuchs alloys.

The vendor notes that their car is one of the the very last of the' Narrow Body G Models’. This is significant to enthusiasts, as after this from 1977, it’s no longer considered the original Ferdinand Porsche body shape or design; all had wider wheel arches and also started to get bigger all around.

A Porsche specialist totally rebuilt and upgraded the flat-six engine less than 4,000 miles ago, as detailed in an accompanying 'renovation pack' containing a list of all upgrades and fixes. The Porsche has been serviced each year during present ownership, and the vendor comments that it drives superbly.

If you're looking for a back-to-basics 911 that drives just like they did in period, this is the car to buy.

The History and Paperwork

Exempt from road tax and MOT
Originally registered in the UK, exported to Ireland, then re-imported and re-registered in the UK
The vendor purchased the car from the owner of a leading independent Porsche parts dealer, previously owned by the president of the Porsche Ireland Club
No original service paperwork survived, but serviced annually during current ownership
134,937 miles indicated
V5C present
Collection of period literature, including workshop manuals
'Renovation pack' containing a detailed list of all work carried out and accompanying photographs (see gallery below)

The Condition

"G Body" with "Heckblende" and impact bumpers
Fuchs alloy wheels in very smart order following professional refurbishment
Totally original bodywork with age-commensurate patina to the paintwork
"Whale Tail" spoiler replaced with a "Duck Tail" for aesthetic preference; the only known modification
The paintwork is believed mostly original; offside door repaired and repainted
It still has the original factory paint drip on the driver's side door opening, which those in the know look for to determine originality.
Underside is clean with no corrosion evident
The underseal was topped up in any areas where it was missing by the Porsche specialist
New sill covers supplied, painted and fitted with a new rubber seal
Paintwork shows slight blistering (photographed), reportedly unchanged for the last six years
New decklid and bonnet struts
Repainted engine bay; tinware powder-coated
Interior is original, showing signs of 47 years of use, but nothing broken or excessively worn
New wooden passenger-side foot plate

The Mechanics

2.7-litre NA air-cooled flat-six
Five-speed manual transmission
Engine totally rebuilt and upgraded less than 4,000 miles ago by a Porsche specialist
The vendor informs us that the engine is in fabulous condition with no work required

Professional mechanical work included:

Barells and head skimmed, crankshaft checked
Line bore all cylinders
Pin crankcase
Refurbish warm-up regulator and Metering head
Rebush throttle plate
New inlet and exhaust valves
New connecting rod fastenings
"Big" and "little" end bearing shells replaced
New main bearings
Complete set of new chains and slippers
One new crank nose bearing
New piston rings
New cylinder head studs and gaskets
Oil pump replaced
New hydraulic chain tensioner kit
Fresh set of drain tubes
New sump plate
New airbox housing and straps
New banjo bolts
New alternator earth strap
Clutch kit including pressure plate and release bearing
New spigot bearing
New engine wiring harness
Fresh spark plugs and fan belt

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