Porsche 911 SWB (1965)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
• 126 photos
• Video showing engine running and test drive
• Paint thickness measurement
• Detailed inspection report available following extensive work in 2025, rated 2-
• Mileage of 85,500 miles, partially verifiable and plausible
• Matching numbers
• An inspection can be performed upon request prior to delivery

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1965
• First registration: USA
• Engine: 2.0-liter six-cylinder engine with 131 hp (96 kW)
• Transmission: Manual
• Current exterior color: Polar Red (6602); Original color: Bahama Yellow (6605)
• Interior: Black faux leather
• TÜV valid until 05/2027, H-license plate
• Features:
• Fuchs rims
• Period radio (non-functional)
• Wooden steering wheel

Condition

Exterior

• The Porsche was restored between 1994 and 1996 and repainted from Bahama Yellow (6605) to Polar Red (6602)
• Paint thickness measurements yielded values between 520 and 1,805 micrometers
• The paint and body are in good condition with minor age-related signs of wear
• Small dent in the rear left fender (Image 58)
• Small chip in the paint behind the antenna (Image 38)
• Bumper with a small paint defect (Image 35)
• The paint has remained untouched since 2010 and has not changed over the years; accordingly, there is no immediate need for action
• Repaired accident damage on the rear left
• The underbody is in good condition; there are no known instances of rust-through
• Vredestein tires (less than 5 years old) are mounted on Fuchs rims

Interior

• Well-maintained black faux leather upholstery with a classic perforated pattern in the center console area
• High-quality wood-trimmed steering wheel and wood-grain accents
• The interior is in very well-maintained original condition with only slight patina
• The radio is non-functional

Mechanics

• The Porsche is ready to drive immediately
• The engine idles smoothly and revs up cleanly
• The transmission shifts flawlessly
• There are no known mechanical defects
• Delivery with a current inspection available upon request

History

Ownership history

• 2010–present: Current owner
• 2008–2010: Previous owner
• Documented owner in 1994 in Colorado, USA; at that time, the car was restored, repainted, and then registered in 1996
• Delivered on February 25, 1966, by Porsche in Teaneck, New Jersey, USA; documented by Porsche certificate of origin

Service history

• Since 2010, maintenance expenses have been documented via invoices; total documented investments amount to €45,784.30
• Work was carried out primarily at Ziesche Motorsport in Cologne and Turmgarage in Kleve
• Approximately €5,000 was invested after the purchase in 2010
• In 2025, approximately €12,000 was most recently invested

Documents

• Vehicle documents
• Inspection report (2025, grade 2-)
• Birth certificate available
• Invoices for investments and maintenance expenses are available

Summary

For sale is a 1965 Porsche 911 SWB in Polorot with a black faux leather interior. This 911 is a very early coupé with original US delivery. The vehicle has been in its current ownership since 2010 and has been continuously driven and extensively maintained. The current Polorot paintwork replaces the original Bahama Yellow and is in good condition with a harmonious patina. Of particular note are the existing appraisal report with a grade of 2-, the certificate of origin, the documented investments totaling €45,784.30, and the matching numbers.