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Ruby Red 1965 Porsche 911 With Pepita Interior Looks Highly Collectible

Desiged by Butzi Porsche, the Neunelfer established itself on the road and on the track pretty much instantly. More than a simple evolution of the 356, the 911 was initially offered with an air-cooled boxer featuring 2.0 liters of displacement.
Ruby Red 1965 Porsche 911 with Pepita fabric seats 12 photos
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A six-cylinder rather than the four-cylinder engine of its predecessor, the 911 wasn’t too potent but it was extremely light at 1,080 kilograms or 2,381 pounds. The Ford Mustang with the Thriftpower straight-six powerplant was heavier, and better still for the German interloper, it was developed around a steel monocoque chassis.

Early cars are extremely desirable thanks in part to the low production volumes of the Zuffenhausen assembly plant at that time. Models like this 1965 are especially collectible, and this Ruby Red blast from the past also happens to be “one of the first 911s delivered to the United States” as per Tomini Classics from Dubai.

The selling vendor is asking $190,000 for the impeccable spec before your eyes, acquired by Volkswagen collector Mac Davis in 2004. Brand expert Trey Harrison then proceeded to restore the Neunelfer to perfection over a three-year period, and since completion, the car has covered only 1,372 miles or 2,208 kilometers.

“In its current state, it is a superlative driver needing nothing to be part of your garage” according to the selling vendor. Optioned with Pepita upholstery (a.k.a. Houndstooth fabric) and featuring a wood-rimmed steering wheel, the 911 has also been treated to black leather, Michelin Harmony rubber shoes, chromed garnish, yellow fog lights, and lacquered veneer for the dashboard for that classy look.

Because this a regular Neunelfer and not the 911 S, the boxer-six lump develops 130 PS or 128 horsepower in American money. Torque isn’t too impressive either, but for its time, the German sports car was undeniably fast. Better still, 911s before the B series from 1969 are thrilling to driving thanks to the short wheelbase.

On that note, care to guess what $190,000 buys you from Porsche’s current lineup? Over in the United States, make that the 911 Turbo Cabriolet, Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid, or the Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupe with plenty of cash to spare.
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About the author: Mircea Panait
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After a 1:43 scale model of a Ferrari 250 GTO sparked Mircea's interest for cars when he was a kid, an early internship at Top Gear sealed his career path. He's most interested in muscle cars and American trucks, but he takes a passing interest in quirky kei cars as well.
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