Porsche 911 S (1976)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
  • 139 images
  • Video including engine running
  • Paint thickness measurement
• The last service was performed in May 2026
• Engine overhaul performed in 2012 by an authorized Porsche service center. Comprehensive invoice history available; total cost of approximately 22,000 euros

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1976
• Initial registration: USA
• Engine: 2.7-liter six-cylinder boxer engine with 165 PS (121 kW) in US specification
• Transmission: 5-speed manual transmission, Type 915
• Exterior color: Indian Red
• Interior: Black leather
• TÜV valid through February 2028, H license plate
• Features:
  • Early Porsche 911S G model
  • Narrow body
  • Chrome trim on window frames, door handles, and light bezels
  • Characteristic pop-out windows
  • Hot-dip galvanized body starting with the 1976 model year

Condition

Exterior

• The exterior color is Indian Red.
• The body is in good condition with age-related signs of wear
• The vehicle was repainted in the United States in the 1990s and shows orange peel in some areas
• The vehicle has been accident-free under its current ownership
• Small paint blisters on the front right fender near the headlight housing and where it meets the A-pillar, a spot of rust on the upper edge of the side sill at the door sill, and paint blisters on the B-pillar on the driver’s side
• Two dents in the hood
• Paint chipping at the base of the passenger-side door handle, chrome corrosion on the door handle, and a scratch and a small dent on the passenger-side door
• Paint thickness measurements yielded values between 200 and 1,100 micrometers (Figure 129)
• All tires were replaced in 2024
• Tread depths range from 6.9 to 7.3 mm (Figure 129)

Interior

• The interior is upholstered in black leather
• The interior is in good condition with a slight patina
• There are no known defects in the interior

Technical

• The vehicle is registered and road-ready. Technically, the vehicle is described as very well maintained
• The 2.7-liter six-cylinder boxer engine runs flawlessly, is very smooth, and delivers good power
• As is typical for this model, the engine is slightly oily
• No replacement engine has been installed
• The Type 915 5-speed manual transmission shifts smoothly.
• The engine was overhauled in 2012 by a Porsche specialist shop; an invoice is available
• As part of the engine overhaul, the engine was removed and disassembled
• Piston rings, intake and exhaust valves, bearing shells, and the crankshaft were overhauled or replaced
• The distributor, idle speed control valve, fuel injection system, oil pump, and clutch were replaced
• Approximately 33,000 kilometers have been driven since the engine overhaul
• In May 2026, a major service was performed by a Porsche authorized service center in accordance with Porsche specifications
• As part of the maintenance in May 2026, the fuel lines were replaced
• Brake hoses and brake lines were replaced in 2023
• The heat exchanger, rear axle drive shafts, and other components were replaced or overhauled in 2019.
• Front brake rotors, wheel hubs, wheel bearings, tie rod ends, and stabilizer bar bushings were replaced or overhauled in 2017

History

Ownership History

• First registration: USA
• In Germany since 2011
• Current owner since 2017
• History from 1976 to 1994 can be traced with extensive documentation and invoices
• History from 1994 to 2011 unknown
• History fully documented again starting in 2011
• The mileage is largely verifiable

Service history

• 2012: Engine overhaul performed by a Porsche specialist shop
• 2012: Engine removed and disassembled; piston rings, intake and exhaust valves, bearing shells, and crankshaft overhauled or replaced
• 2012: Ignition distributor, idle speed control valve, fuel injection system, oil pump, and clutch replaced
• 2017: Front brake rotors replaced; wheel hubs overhauled; wheel bearings replaced; tie rod ends replaced; and stabilizer bar bushings replaced
• 2019: Heat exchanger replaced; exhaust system partially overhauled; auxiliary air damper overhauled; and rear axle drive shafts replaced
• 2023: Brake hoses and brake lines replaced
• 2024: All tires replaced
• May 2026: Major service performed according to Porsche specifications by a Porsche specialist shop, including replacement of the fuel lines
• Total investment of approximately 22,000 euros

Documents

• Service record book available, but not complete
• Porsche delivery information available
• Comprehensive invoice history available
• Extensive documentation and invoices covering the vehicle’s history from 1976 to 1994 available
• Documentation fully verifiable starting in 2011
• Invoice for engine overhaul from 2012 available
• TÜV/HU valid through February 2028

Summary

For sale is a 1976 Porsche 911S G-model in Indian Red with a black leather interior and a partially verifiable mileage of 262,300 miles/422,131 km. The vehicle was originally delivered in the U.S., has been in Germany since 2011, and has been under the current owner’s possession since 2017. It is registered and has a TÜV inspection valid through February 2028, as well as an H-registration. This early 911S impresses with its narrow body, original chrome trim, characteristic pop-out windows, matching numbers, and Porsche delivery information. The mechanical components are in very well-maintained condition, thanks in part to an engine overhaul in 2012, a major service performed according to Porsche specifications in May 2026, and a comprehensive service history. The body features an authentic patina with known imperfections, offering potential for the next owner. An exciting opportunity for enthusiasts of an authentic, purist, and regularly maintained early G-model with a classic 911 silhouette and plenty of character.