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*1968 Porsche 911*At the 1963 Frankfurt Motor Show Porsche showed off their new sports car that changed the automotive world forever. Known initially as the 901 the name was quickly changed to the 911 and production began in September of 1964. The flat-6 engine was placed over the rear axle which gave the early 911s in particular a unique handling balance that if used by a skilled driver could be faster than many cars with twice the power. All 911s built between September of 1964 and August of 1969 are known as the SWB cars for their short wheel base which grew from 87 inches to 89.3 inches in an effort to mitigate some of the early cars unique driving characteristics. In light of this relatively short production run the SWB 911s are some of the rarest and most sought after of the entire production run and many believe them to be a more pure driving experience than the cars that came after them.This 1968 car is a beautiful example of a hot rodded SWB 911 that has been carefully sorted over the years to be the ultimate back road driver. When reconditioning began the car was taken down to bare metal and the finicky heater channels in the rocker panels were replaced. The whole body was then sprayed with 2 layers of epoxy primer before being painted in the factory correct Light Ivory- but this time in a base+clear coat for extra shine and durability by local shop DG Vintage Coachworks. While the car was apart a new headliner was installed a full gasket kit from Sierra Madre was installed and the chrome was cleaned before being reinstalled. The interior has stayed largely stock but an RS Lightweight square weave carpet kit was installed and the upholstery has been refurbished and looks nearly flawless.The mechanical side is where this car truly shines- the 2.0-liter Flat-6 was fully rebuilt by well known Pacific Northwest engine builder Jeff Hines with a mixture of all the best bits available at the time. Starting with a numbers matching block the engine was rebuilt with 911E cams 911S pistons and every bearing seal and timing chain with oil-fed tensioners have been replaced. Additionally a set of PMO carburetors sit on top of the engine and an RSR fan shroud sits between them. The steering system has been rebuilt along with the shift linkage and the whole braking system has been either replaced or fully gone through. The suspension was also completely refurbished with Rennline bushings in the rear a set of Koni shocks and the entire car has been lowered and looks great sitting on a set of 14 Fuchs. Both the clutch and throwout bearing have been replaced and the heat exchangers have been upgraded to stainless steel. The final sorting was completed by Chriss German Auto in Redmond WA in late 2019. This is the ultimate example of a Short Wheel Base 911 that has been thoroughly tweaked to be a perfect driver that would be the perfect addition to any collection.*Restoration Work Completed* * 2.0-Liter Flat-6 Rebuilt * 911E Camshafts * 911S Pistons * New Bearings * New Seals * New Timing Chains * Oil-Fed Chain Guides * PMO Carburetors * RSR Fan Shroud * Bare Metal Re-Spray In Light Ivory Base+Clear Coat * New Heater Channels * Wurth SKS Undercoat * Pedal Cluster Rebuild * Refurbished Oil and Fuel Tank * Refinished Interior * Rebuilt Gauges * New Headliner * Full Exterior Gasket Kit * RS Lightweight Carpet Kit * Brake Calipers Rebuilt * New Stainless Steel Brake Lines * New Master Cylinder * New Shift Bushings * Refreshed Front Torsion and Sway Bar Bushings * Rear Suspension Rebuilt * Rennline Metal Bushings * Adjustable Koni Shocks * Stainless Steel Heat Exchangers * New Throwout Bearing * New Clutch*Additional Information* * Kardex On File * Certificate Of Authenticity * Receipts Totaling Over $100 000 In Work DoneFor more information on this 1968 Porsche 911 SWB Coupe or any of our 100+ High-Performance Exotic and Special Interest cars always in stock contact one of our friendly and knowledgeable sales consultants or always feel free to drop by our 40 000+ sq ft of Indoor Showrooms in Bellevue WA - Home of an Exciting Inventory of Luxury Exotic High Performance and Collectible Automobiles. Nobody Has What We Have!