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1968 Porsche 911 Coupe

  • Chassis Number: 11810514
For 1968, Porsche responded to the influx of requests for a competition model with the introduction of aa lightweight, racing 911 L version fitted with the 9552 Rally Kit option. It is believed that just 28 examples with this feature fitted, with just 9 examples recorded to remain in modern time. Several of the cars stayed in Europe to be used in rally events, while some 15 were sent to US customers for racing in SCCA and TransAm competition.

These special 911 L models were European-specification L model fitted with the 901/30 engine, a roll bar, a limited-slip differential, lowered Koni suspension, a leather-covered steering wheel, and 'Porsche' rocker script. The sound deadening material and undercoating were removed, but otherwise were trimmed like a 912.

This example, chassis number 11810514, was one of the few cars built with the 901/30 engine in rally specification. It was finished in Tangerine 6809 and was delivered to VW-Auto-OY in Helsinki, Finland, for final delivery to Antti Aarnio-Wihuri, the principal of AAW Racing Team.

A full race record of this car does not exist, but it is believed to have been entered in the 1969 Tunturi Ralli in Finland, where Aarnio-Wihuri and Urpo Vihervaara finished 11th overall. It raced at the Porvoon Ralli by Kinnunen, followed by the 1969 Sadan Auton Ajot, where it earned a 5th overall and a class victory. It raced at the Helsingin Vauhtikisat and the Juhannus Ajot, and then competed in the Nordic Challenge Cup, where it won 3rd overall and 1st in class. In 1970, the 911 returned to the Tunturi Ralli finishing 11th overall and 1st in class. The last known competitive outing was at the Keimola 500 where it was driven to a 66th Place result.

This car remained unknown for decades until it resurfaced in Finland in recent years. At the time, it was in unrestored condition.

Since then, it has been imported to the United States. It has long since lost its original engine; the current owner rebuilt the 2.0-liter 911 S engine that was found disassembled with the car. The interior is original, including the proper sports seats and roll bar. The car is finished in its period livery, complete with a dash-mounted rally timer, hood-mounted driving lamps, as well as Shell, Michelin, and Pall Mall sponsorship.

By Daniel Vaughan | Jun 2014

2014 Gooding & Company - Amelia Island Sale

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $350,000-USD $500,000 
Lot was not sold

1968 Porsche 911 Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Porsche 911

(Data based on Model Year 1968 sales)
1968 Porsche 911 L 'Soft Window' Targa
Sold for USD$81,200
  2024 Broad Arrow : Porsche Air|Water
 
1968 Porsche 911 'Soft Window' Targa
Chassis#: 11880185
Sold for USD$134,400
  2023 Broad Arrow : Monterey Jet Center
 
1968 Porsche 911 T 'Soft-Window' Targa
Chassis#: 11870159
Sold for USD$104,884
  2023 RM Sothebys : The Carrera Collection Part 2 (Italy)
 
1968 Porsche 911 S Coupe
Chassis#: 11801121
Sold for USD$293,750
  2023 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island
 
1968 Porsche 911 T Targa 'soft window'
Chassis#: 119110095
Sold for USD$116,181
  2023 Artcurial : Retromobile
 
1968 PORSCHE 911
Chassis#: 11835161
Sold for USD$209,000
  2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az.
 
1968 PORSCHE 911T CUSTOM COUPE
Chassis#: 11820018
Sold for USD$220,000
  2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az.
 
1968 Porsche 911 2.0 Coupe
Chassis#: 11835109
Sold for USD$104,160
  2022 Bonhams : The Quail Auction
 
1968 Porsche 911 L
Chassis#: 11805190
Sold for USD$80,790
  2022 Artcurial : Le Mans Classic
 
1968 Porsche 911 S 'Sportomatic'
Chassis#: 11800759
Sold for USD$90,200
  2021 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall
 
1968 Porsche 911 'Soft-Window' Targa
Chassis#: 11880010
Sold for USD$257,600
  2021 RM Sothebys : Monterey
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1968 Porsche 911 2.0-Litre Targa Coupé
Chassis#: 11860047
Sold for USD$56,510
  2020 Bonhams : Goodwood Speedweek
 
1968 Porsche 911S Coupe
Chassis#: 11800561
Sold for USD$97,440
  2020 Bonhams : Amelia Island Concours
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1968 Porsche 911T Coupé
Chassis#: 11825126
Sold for USD$35,320
  2020 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais
 
1968 Porsche 912 Targa
Chassis#: 12870842
Sold for USD$61,600
  2020 Bonhams : Scottsdale Arizona
 
1968 Porsche 911L 2.0 Coupe
Chassis#: 11805305
Sold for USD$61,600
  2019 Bonhams : Quail Lodge Auction
 
1968 Porsche 911
Chassis#: 11835323
Sold for USD$95,200
  2019 Bonhams : Quail Lodge Auction
 
1968 Porsche 911 Soft-Window Targa
Chassis#: 11880152
Sold for USD$83,600
  2019 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale
 
1968 Porsche 911 2.0 L
Chassis#: 11810504
Sold for USD$84,000
  2019 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island
 
1968 Porsche 911
Chassis#: 11835019
Sold for USD$100,800
  2019 Gooding & Company : Scottsdale Arizona
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Porsche 911s That Failed To Sell At Auction

1968 Porsche 911's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1968 Porsche 911S ex-Jean-Claude Killy118007092024 Artcurial : Retromobile $200,000$300,000
1968 PORSCHE 911 2.0 S118010272023 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach $175,000$225,000
1968 Porsche 911 S Coupe118009882023 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island $400,000$450,000
1968 Porsche 911S 2.0-Litre Targa Coupé1193103172020 Bonhams : Goodwood Speedweek $90,000$140,000
1968 Porsche 911 S Sportomatic118007592020 RM Sothebys : Palm Beach Online   
1968 Porsche 911S118006292020 Historics at Brooklands Ascot Racecourse $120,000$150,000
1968 Porsche 911 2019 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall   
1968 Porsche 911 2019 Auburn Spring : RM Auctions $100,000$115,000
1968 Porsche 911S Coupe118002402019 Bonhams : Amelia Island $190,000$230,000
1968 PORSCHE 911 L TARGA SOFT WINDOW118601172019 Coys Interclassics Maastricht $110,000$130,000
1968 Porsche 911 Sportomatic Coupe118350192018 RM Sothebys : The Porsche 70TH Anniversary Auction   
1968 Porsche 911L Coupe 2017 Auctions America : Fort Lauderdale $95,000$105,000
1968 Porsche 911 2016 Amelia Island Select : Hollywood Wheels   
1968 Porsche 911 L118053782015 Motostalgia Auction Austin Grandprix 2015 $135,000$155,000
1968 PORSCHE 911L SOFT WINDOW TARGA118601172015 Bonhams Amelia Island Auction $100,000$125,000
1968 Porsche 911 2.0 L118105142014 Gooding & Company Amelia Island Sale $350,000$500,000
1968 Porsche 911 Soft Window Targa 2.0L, 5-Speed118801912013 Mecum Auction Anaheim 2013$130,000  
1968 Porsche 911 Soft Window Targa 2013 Auctions America California$130,000  
1968 Porsche 911 SWB to R specification118352592013 Coys Blenheim Palace $40,000$50,000
1968 Porsche 911T118208942013 Coys Auctions Spring Classics $38,000$42,000
1968 Porsche 911S Coupe118005612013 Bonhams The Scottsdale Auction $120,000$150,000
1968 Porsche 911 E1192001212012 H & H Newbury Racecourse   
1968 Porsche 911S 2.0-Litre SWB Coupe118009592012 Bonhams Paris, La Halle Freyssinet Motocars $80,000$100,000
1968 Porsche 911S 2.0-Litre Coupé118006072010 Bonhams Les Grandes Marques a Monaco $40,000$60,000
1968 PORSCHE 911 COUPE 2002 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN$17,000  
1968 PORSCHE 911 TWO DOOR 2001 Kruse Auction San Antonio, TX$5,800  

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