1970 Porsche 911E 2.2

• A superb left-hand drive 911E delivered originally to San Francisco
• Imported to the UK in 1999, this car has clearly been well looked after
• Classically presented in Burgundy (2424) with a black leatherette interior
• Much expenditure under current ownership at Aldridge trimmers and MLR Porsche
• New Goodyears, 5-speed dog-leg gear box, current MOT and reported to drive and handle superbly
• Early 911s possess a certain purity of line, particularly in dark colours, a complete world away from the aerodynamic extravagances of the eighties and nineties

Porsche produced the 911E from 1969 until 1973 and it was designed to be the more comfortable and drivable of the 911 range fitting in between the 911T (Touring) and the 911S (Super). The designation 'E' came from the German for injection: "Einspritzung" and this referred to the pioneering mechanical fuel injection system (MFI) used on the 911E and the 911S, developed jointly between Bosch and Porsche, which offered more power and better driveability with a cleaner running engine. Porsche also conceded that a few more comfort features would not go amiss and the braking system was also improved to deal with the improved performance. 1970 ‘D-series' cars benefited from revised cylinder heads, larger valves, stronger connecting rods and, for the first time, the undersides were hot-zinc coated

This, left-hand drive, matching numbers 911 2.2E came off the production line on the 1st June 1970 and was delivered to its first proud owner in San Francisco finished in Burgundy (2424) with a black leatherette interior and optioned with tinted windows. Nearly thirty years later it arrived in the UK and was registered here in 1999.

By 2010, the car was looking a little tired so the decision was made to take it back to bare metal and treat it to a fresh coat of its original Burgundy and, later on in the same year, it enjoyed a full engine rebuild by established marque experts, Club Autosport. Since then, it has covered around 10,000 miles of the 24,505 currently displayed on the odometer but naturally, this is unwarranted. The previous owner kept the Porsche in dry storage for ten years and had it looked after and serviced by Autofarm in Oxfordshire, a name synonymous with early 911s. The service and MOT history file for this period is good and includes independent valuations as well as a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity.

Our vendor acquired the car at the end of 2020 and has spent a lot of time and money on it since then in order to bring it up to his exacting standards. It was entrusted to his local Porsche Specialist, MLR Porsche in Stoke, who carried out a full-service including new wheel bearings, brake discs and pads and there are invoices on file documenting this work. Furthermore, when our vendor bought the Porsche the seats were from a much later car, so Ed Aldridge of Aldridge Trimmers in Wolverhampton was asked to put this right and a pair of period-correct Cobra Stuttgart seats now occupy the space. Sound deadening was also fitted before laying the new carpets and the boot was also treated to a trim. Other work included fitting a new headlining, rear seats and quarter panels trimmed and a set of period-style lap-belts were fitted. Retro Refinishers in Cannock also stepped up to ensure that the glass was all removed and re-fitted correctly. The window frames and sills were all re-polished, a laborious and expensive process which is often overlooked during a restoration, but when done properly makes such a difference. Again, there are invoices in the accompanying history file documenting this extensive work.

With a brand new set of Goodyears adorning the polished 6 x 15, five-blade Fuchs alloys, its crisp 5-speed dog-leg box, a Momo Prototipo steering wheel and a fresh MOT, our vendor confirms that this pretty little 911 drives and handles superbly.

Early 911s possess a certain purity of line, particularly in dark colours, a complete world away from the aerodynamic extravagances of the eighties and nineties, and in terms of style, it's the early cars that engender the most appreciative glances. A well set-up and maintained 911T, 'E' or 'S' driven with an intelligent right foot will provide some of the most quintessentially rewarding driving experiences you have ever had, and with around 150bhp, the 911E for sale here, will leave you with a serious grin. We encourage all interested parties to come and see this delightful car at the sale and find out more about this classic 911.