Vehicle Details
- Year: 1968
- Make: Porsche
- Model: 911L
- VIN: 11805347
- Mileage Shown: 101,271
- Transmission: Manual
- Title Staus: Clean
- Color: Tangerine
- Seller Type: Private Party
- Location: Long Beach, CA 90803
- Lot #: V-0041381
This 1968 Porsche 911L RS Tribute is painted in orange over a black interior and features Carrera RS-style bodywork. With the introduction of the 911T as the new entry-level model in 1968, the normal 911 was renamed 911L for “Lux”. As the 911S was not offered in the U.S. at the time, the 911L became the top-range model available for the U.S. market. This 911L example has been modified to include fixed-back bucket seats, red Sparco harnesses, longhood-style sheetmetal, a replacement fuel-injected 2.0L flat-six engine, and a Type 915 five-speed manual transaxle. This 1968 Porsche 911L RS Tribute is now being offered for auction by its seller out of California.
Originally finished in Tangerine (6809), this 911 was later repainted in orange to emulate the style of the 1986 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2. Further modifications made under current ownership include Carrera RS-style bumpers, fenders, and a fiberglass ducktail decklid as well as longhood-style sheetmetal added to the front of the vehicle and a metal panel was welded to replace the sunroof. Exterior enhancements include later-model taillights, door handles, and side window frames as well as a driver-side “flag” mirror and H4 headlights. This 911L rides on black-finished 16″ Fuchs-style wheels with polished lips which come wrapped in 205/50 and 225/50 Kumho Ecsta AST tires. Detailed images are provided in the gallery.
The interior has been partially stripped and has been enhanced with black cloth-trimmed fixed-back bucket seats paired with red Sparco harnesses. Additional modifications include a MOMO Prototipo steering wheel, replacement RS-style door panels with RS America–style door pulls, a Porsche-branded shift knob, and replacement carpets. The rear seats, analog clock, glovebox lid, as well as various heating and ventilation components, have been removed. As a result, exposed wiring is noted below the dashboard. While the odometer shows approximately 101k miles, the seller states that the instrument seals were replaced and that the true mileage is unknown. The seller reports all other gauges and accessories to be working properly.
This 911 is powered by a replacement fuel-injected 2.0L flat-six engine. The rear wheels are driven by way of a Type 915 five-speed manual transaxle which was fitted in place of the factory 902/1 unit. Braking is applied via four-wheel disks and the exhaust system features three-into-one headers. Suspension upgrades include Bilstein dampers and later-model aluminum rear semi-trailing arms. Recent service includes an oil change and a gearbox oil change as well as installation of replacement wiring harness, fuel accumulator, and fuse panel.
This sale will include a clean California title and a Kardex.
Auction Results
- Sold for: $49,911
- Auction End: Mar 19, 2024 07:32:36PM UTC
- Number of Bids: 20
Comments (47)
Great buy. I missed this assuming it would sell for more than last auction bids. Congrats to buyer
Sold for $49,911
Removing reserve
Seller must be ecstatic. This is doing great. Congrats!
Bid in the amount of $49,911
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@GullwingRex I really hope it does! It’s rad.
Bid in the amount of $45,500
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folks we would like to avoid deactivating anyone's accounts, please be advised that some of your comments could potentially damage the seller's auction and we cannot allow it. The seller is here with a very fair reserve and a great presentation, bid according to how you value the car and don't try to play the price guessing game because it is counterproductive. Thank you.
Bid in the amount of $36,000
@techunit not necessarily
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2:00 hours to go!
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https://youtu.be/Kr1fwG_iiks?si=JOL92VBcZlZO3biR
Hi Everyone,
Here’s a cold start video.
@agt6381 I think you can reach me with the “contact seller” link.
Do a Google search on the VIN and a lot more info will come up on this car.
@ GullwingRex I would like to inspect. Please email best way to reach you.
Bid in the amount of $10,000
@Nonnewtonian it can be arranged
Is it possible to view the vehicle on Sunday afternoon?
Bid in the amount of $250
Is the engine a 2.0 or a 2.7 CIS(74-77)?
@scottjk yes. Newer suspension and metal flares.
One more and done... "longhood-style sheetmetal added to the front of the vehicle". Is the 68 hood different from a 73 hood? On another project I measured both a 69 OEM and backdate 72 RS and they are exactly the same.
I'm curious about a few things. The 68 was a SWB car. Looking at the photos it looks like the rear center hub is lined up with the back of the vent glass indicating a LWB. Were the rear quarters modified and suspension linkage updated? Also the engine case number is potentially indicative of a 2.7 case. Listed at a 2.0. Might have more seller power if it's a 2.7 build! :)
I’m working with some feedback and assumptions since I’m guessing this was done back when it wasn’t cost effective to work on mechanical fuel injection so it was swapped out to CIS fuel injection.
One plus is that starts right up and no tuning is necessary.
It’s begging for a stand alone EFI system with trumpets.
The engine VIN shows that it’s a 1969 S motor.
Hope this helps.
Really cool car.
Can you provide some background/details on engine?
@defenderdelray I will for sure
@scottjk agreed. Some might not like it.
Gorgeous car. Would look even better with proper RS Carrera door and deck lid script and bumper deco.
Can you add a driving video...thank you