Beautifully preserved and taken out of hibernation
Porsche’s relative lack of performance was addressed with the 911S in 1966. The 911S was the first Porsche to address the relative lack of performance. It had forged alloy pistons that increased the power output to 160 horsepower (119 kW), which provided an incremental improvement in performance. Fuchs alloy wheels and vented disc brakes made it possible to take the car straight to the track.Collectors ignored the 911S for decades because it was soon followed by faster models that had better competition records. Collectors have been regaining interest in the iconic 2.7 CarreraRS over the past few years as the price of the car has risen. This one is one of the finest examples you will find anywhere.
Henry Wilkinson, the owner, spotted the car languishing in a corner of a Porsche specialist’s workshop in Florida. Bud Stiles, the owner, had been the proud owner of this car since its inception and was not willing to part with it, despite Wilkinson’s best efforts. Wilkinson was able to purchase an amazing 911S after he finally relented. The original 4.5-inch wheels came with it. It was in dire need of attention after being sat for so long. Wilkinson, unlike most owners who would have it completely stripped and restored to its original state, decided to make the car useful while keeping its originality. Although it was difficult, the end result is stunning. It brought home a class win at the Amelia Island concours earlier in the year.