1969 Porsche 911 T

Porsche's long-running and much-loved 911 sports car first appeared at the 1963 Frankfurt Show as the '901', but shortly after production proper commenced in 1964 had become the '911' following Peugeot's complaints about the use of '0' model numbers.The preceding Type 356's rear-engined layout was retained, but the 911 switched to unitary construction for the bodyshell and dropped the 356's VW-based suspension in favour of a more modern McPherson strut and trailing arm arrangement.In its first incarnation, Porsche's single-overhead-camshaft, air-cooled flat six engine displaced 1,991cc. The first of countless upgrades to the perennial 911 came in 1966, two years after production had commenced, with the introduction of the 911S and in 1967 the 911T (Touring) was introduced as a new 2.0-litre model. Further revisions were made in 1969 when the 911's wheelbase had been extended by 57mm, which transformed the handling of the car and paved the way for the 911 to become one of the greatest driving experiences available.This, very early, left-hand drive, 1969 911 'T' was initially delivered to California finished in its original colour combination of Sand Beige with a Black interior. Looking for a good basis for an early 911 project, our vendor sourced, purchased and imported the car into the UK in 2015.The car was then subject to a sympathetic restoration in 2016 with bills on file exceeding £20,000. This work included an engine rebuild including new oil pump, big ends/main and intermediate bearings, new con-rods, valves/guides, head studs, clutch assembly, brake lines and hoses etc. The body was also subject to considerable work including some light repairs to the floor and sills and a complete repaint back to Sand Beige with new interior trim and lights fitted at the same time. Inside, a new headlining, carpets and seats were also fitted and again finished as per original specification and a period Blaupunkt 'Blue spot' remains.The Fuchs five-blade alloys look unmarked and set the car off perfectly.It's accompanied by a good history file containing many invoices documenting the restoration and expenditure. EU import tax has been paid but the car is currently unregistered and still awaits registration in your country of choice.This is an absolutely splendid early 911T. The unusual colour really suits the car and viewed in profile, the shape is pure unadorned, unfettered, un-molested 911 and it's easy to see why these cars really set the benchmark in sports car design.