Vehicle Details
- Year: 1977
- Make: Porsche
- Model: 911S
- VIN: 9117301861
- Mileage Shown: 143,497km
- Transmission: Manual
- Title Status: Clean
- Color: Guards Red
- Seller Type: Private Party
- Location: Los Angeles, CA 90046
- Lot #: V-0041447
Finished in Guards Red over a Black vinyl and Pepita cloth interior, this European-market 1977 Porsche 911S Coupe was acquired by the seller in 2018 and underwent a custom RS-spec engine rebuild under prior ownership with 2.8-liter cylinders, 10.5:1 compression pistons, Electromotive distributorless ignition, and more. The car also features a 5-speed 915 manual gearbox, front and rear sway bars, Bilstein shocks, Sport Seats, power windows, 16” Maxilite Fuchs wheels, a Blaupunk radio, and a dual sport exhaust. Recently serviced with fresh oil, a valve adjustment, and a new brake master cylinder, this tastefully modified 911S is now being offered for auction by its seller out of California.
This non-sunroof 911S Coupe was refinished in Guards Red under prior ownership and features slim European-spec bumperettes, chrome window moldings, a driver’s side mirror, a fender-mounted antenna, H4 headlights, pop-out rear quarter windows, and a custom rear valence with dual center-mounted tailpipes. The car rides on Fuchs-style 7”x16” Maxilite wheels and new Michelin Pilot Sport tires were mounted within the last 6 months. The seller notes the presence of several touched-up paint chips, detailed images are provided in the gallery.
The Black vinyl interior features a pair of Sport Seats with Pepita cloth centers as well as a leather-wrapped three-spoke steering wheel, power windows, a locking glovebox, a VDO quartz clock, and a newer Blaupunkt radio. The seller notes that the original carpeting and headliner remain in excellent condition and all gauges and accessories remain fully functional apart from the heater which was disabled with the installation of exhaust headers. Accompanying invoices show the replacements of various interior components and trim pieces under prior ownership.
In 2009, the car underwent an RS-spec engine rebuilt with 2.8-liter Nikasil cylinders, JE 10.5:1 pistons, Webcams 20/21 2.7L camshafts, 38mm intake ports, Electromotive coil pack ignition, and a dual sport exhaust with headers. The rear wheels are driven through a 5-speed 915 manual gearbox. The car is also equipped with front and rear sway bars and Bilstein dampers. Service completed in March 2024 included an oil change, valve adjustments, a new brake master cylinder, and an engine compression test with results ranging from 165-180 PSI for all cylinders. A collection of maintenance records is provided for reference in the gallery.
This sale will include a clean title and service records.
The seller would like you to know: “This 911S has great power and excellent handling. The ride is smooth, not harsh. The car is equipped with front and rear sway bars and Bilstein shocks. The car has been corner balanced with tight steering no leaks and is very dependable and ready to enjoy.”
Auction Results
- Highest Bid: $50,001
- Auction End: Mar 25, 2024 06:40:21PM UTC
- Number of Bids: 11
Comments (26)
Bid in the amount of $50,001
Bid in the amount of $48,000
Bid in the amount of $47,000
Bid in the amount of $44,500
Bid in the amount of $43,500
Bid in the amount of $43,250
Bid in the amount of $43,000
Bid in the amount of $40,000
@witz - Normally, I avoid acronyms when discussing anything technical, as not everyone knows what they mean. But, a lot of commenters like to overload their posts with abbreviations, I guess to prove how technically astute they are? Anyway, RO stands for "repair orders", i.e. receipts for maintenance work and parts. Thanks for your further comments in answer to my questions. Every bit of information helps the potential bidder make an informed decision. I'll be following your auction until the end, but I suspect it will follow the normal course of events with all air-cooled 911's, with exceptional bidding at the close. Your car looks like a very nice one.
@wadds1971, Hi, this car is mildly / tastefully modified putting out about 210 HP. The engine was fully rebuilt with
the case sent out to Olli's machine shop to get stainless time serts, oil squirters, pop off valve, hydraulic tensioners and much more. If you look at the history of paper work you will see all the modifications. I don't no RO's stands for? Thanks for your interest.
The trans synchro and shifting, braking, steering are excellent! The
@witz - Beautiful-looking 911S! Must be difficult to think about letting it go. Can't lose with Guards Red, and that interior, though not OEM, looks very attractive, too. You've described your car as a "hot rod 911", and I would assume the engine mods have boosted its performance somewhat. Any idea how much BHP has been added? My concern with any aftermarket mods would be overall driveability and dependability. During your ownership, have you ever experienced any issues with engine smoothness, and frequency of tune-ups? I haven't perused the RO's you've posted, but did the engine rebuild include installation of hydraulic tensioners for the cams? Pop-off valve for the airbox? Checking of all head studs for any looseness and breakage? Any signs of synchro or shift linkage wear in the transmission? Thanks for your input, and again, gorgeous car you have there!
Bid in the amount of $30,000
Bid in the amount of $10,500
@2mAn, I just wanted to let you know, my friend has all the smog parts for this car.
Bid in the amount of $9,110
2mAn@, I don’t have any of the smog equipment.
@witz Yup, its the Friday event at Newcombs. Is the OEM exhaust (with cat) available at all? Might be able to make it work if thats still around
@2mAn. It will not pass Calif. Smog.
I have never been to the Good Vibe breakfast
Is that at Newcomes? If it is, You have seen me there.
I feel like I've seen this at Good Vibes Breakfast Club, but theres always a ton of 911s and I joked about the dozen red 911s at this last one so I could be mistaken...
Either way, love the specs, very cool car. I'm guessing the mods make it impossible to pass CA emissions?
wonderful exhaust noise :-)
You are correct, 77’ came with high back seats.
These are reproduction Classic Touring seats made in Germany.
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Hi
the sport seats are of a much earlier style then the date of this car.. are they original early sport seats of reproductions?
The car never had A/C. For heat you need heater box exchangers.
How difficult to reinstall the heater? Was AC ever installed?
Welcome to my auction of my euro 77' 911S. This car was been in my collection since 2018. Let me know if you have any questions. I will be happy to answer you. Bid with confidence on this well maintained 911S.