During various periods, and especially with the modern cars, Porsche has offered two basic trim levels of the 911: the base and the S. There were then a wide variety of ways to configure each trim level, but that was the standard starting point. For a couple of years early on, however, there was one additional trim level – the E. First introduced in 1969, the E occupied a middle spot in the lineup between the entry-level Touring and the top of the range Super, offering both improved performance through its mechanically fuel-injected engine and improved ride quality through upgraded suspension and interior trim. Essentially, the E was the luxury model, while the S was the sport model. But after 1973 the 911E was no more. Values for these models on the current market tend to follow their position in the lineup with the E showing much better value than the T, though both lag well behind the highly sought after S. The car featured here is a Light Ivory 1971 Porsche 911E Coupe, located in New York, with 83,479 miles.
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Year: 1971
Model: 911E
Engine: 2.2 liter flat-6
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Mileage: 83,479 mi
Price: Reserve auction
1971 Porsche 911E finished in Light Ivory with Black Leatherette interior. Driven just 83k miles since new, this very solid and original example has had just one respray in it’s original color since new. The gauges, seats, headliner and most importantly, it’s floorpan are all original. It represents an extremely honest car that is a great driver quality example as it sits or with a minimal amount of work, could be a spectacular example. It comes with it’s original matching numbers engine and five speed transmission with a conversion from it’s fuel injection system to Weber carburetors. It is fitted with five date stamped original five spoke Fuchs alloys, new Vreedstein Sprint Classic tires, Bosch H4 Euro headlamps, auxiliary fog lamps, new dual correct batteries and much more. The original dashboard has just a slight crack in front of the radio speaker but is otherwise in great shape. This car is realistically priced. All serious inquiries should be directed to Mark Starr @ 914 217-4817.
We come across quite a few 911s from Hunting Ridge Motors and they all appear to be fairly well cared for examples, though in most cases they wouldn’t classify as pristine cars. Rather, they are driver quality and the 911E we see here appears no different. The interior and exterior both present well, though neither area would be considered flawless, and there appear to be some non-original additions though nothing that couldn’t be found on many other 911s of this vintage. The opening bid is set at just below $50k for this reserve auction, but to get a sense of the reserve price it’s easiest simply to visit the Hunting Ridge website itself. There is a lot to love about the 911E and for nearly half the price of a 911S this E could provide for an almost equal level of motoring pleasure.
-Rob
