Porsche 911 S, 1970

Location: Santa Monica, California

$200,000 - $225,000 USD | Not Sold

In September 1969 Porsche delivered the new 2.2-liter C-series model 911 for the 1970 model year. All three versions of the series, the 911T, 911E and 911S were available in either the coupe or targa versions. The entry level model, the 911T was capable of a 125-hp output, while the 911E was more luxuriously equipped both inside and out and had a 155-hp engine. The 911S was considered the “flagship” of the 911 models and topped the horsepower ratings with an impressive 180-hp at hand.

An upgrade in engine size from 1,991-cc to 2,195-cc gave the 911S a useful 10 horsepower hike in power to the 180-hp figure. Unlike the 911E, though, the S didn’t gain such an improvement in low-revolution power and torque; reports of the era convey that you still had to keep the revs up above 5,500-rpm to get the full benefit of the extra horsepower that was now available. If nothing else, this unit made it a lot of fun to drive, if somewhat less practical than the E for everyday use.

In other respects, the C and D series 911S followed the same mechanical and trim improvements as the 911E. As before, though, the S had conventional front suspension, with the hydro-pneumatic system being an option for those people wanting extra comfort. What was no longer an option for the 911S was Sportomatic transmission; Porsche figured that anyone buying the sports model would want a five-speed manual gearbox.

The front-strut mounting points in the C-series models were moved slightly forward in order to lighten steering and reduce kickback for enhanced handling characteristics. The steel engine covers on the E and S versions were replaced with aluminum to shave weight, and the T version received ventilated disc brakes. The more economical 911T utilized iron calipers, but the lighter alloy calipers were used on the more expensive and better performing E and S variants. The only other significant change for the 1970 model year was anti-corrosion coating applied to the chassis.

This 1970 Porsche 911S has been extensively restored, and is a beautiful example of Porsche’s famed grand touring sports car. It is reported to be driven by its original S engine and five-speed manual transmission; has been restored to its correct colors and is said to run and drive “like it should.” The black sports seats with houndstooth seat inserts provide a distinguished and beautiful contrast to the striking Burgundy paint. These seats are quite rare and valuable on their own merit.

The 911S has been extensively documented during the course of its restoration and there are expansive records that measure nearly three-inches in thickness and are reported to go back more than 30 years in the cars past. The owner’s manual, tools and jack are present. The Porsche is “super-straight” and the work has been executed to a high level of quality that makes this machine very worthy of your inspection.

Among the equipment onboard this well-sorted Porsche are fold-down rear seats, Fuchs wheels, four-wheel disc brakes and modern Alpine radio with CD player. When new; the 2.2-litre 911s had a sticker in the rear window in the shape of a flat six-cylinder engine and had the number “2.2” on it. Amazingly, this sticker is seen on the car being offered. It also has a window sticker that commemorates the Porsche racing division winning three straight FIA World Sportscar Championships with their fearsome 917 and 908 prototypes. A Porsche Certificate of Authenticity also accompanies the 911.

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