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by 1st
Wed Oct 01, 2014 3:04 am
Forum: Pre 1974 - Porsche 911 (longhood)
Topic: 1972 RHD 911 Production Numbers - UK Cars
Replies: 5
Views: 458

Re: 1972 RHD 911 Production Numbers - UK Cars

Hi Andrew,

Australia as a counterpoint in '72 received:

T x 9 cars
E x 18 cars
S x 6 cars

So that's our RHD delivery 2.2 universe for comparison.

Cheers

SCK
by 1st
Wed Oct 09, 2013 7:19 am
Forum: Pre 1974 - Porsche 911 (longhood)
Topic: uk RHD numbers
Replies: 29
Views: 1532

Re: uk RHD numbers

is there a record of how many early uk RHD cars that still exist for the years 64/ 65/ 66/ 67 /68 I'm developing a database of this currently, after some years research. Roughly: (911 2.0 1st series) '64 = 0 x RHD all markets 'MY65 = circa 13 x RHD (3 x Aust & 10 x UK) all markets 4 maybe 5 kno...
by 1st
Sun Jul 14, 2013 8:47 am
Forum: Pre 1974 - Porsche 911 (longhood)
Topic: RHD UK No 1 '67 911S ex Porsche Cars GB reg LYY 911D auction
Replies: 70
Views: 5751

Re: RHD UK No 1 '67 911S ex Porsche Cars GB reg LYY 911D auc

Well done to the new buyer. The pics are amazing; it will be all worth it once complete.
by 1st
Fri Jun 28, 2013 11:31 pm
Forum: Pre 1974 - Porsche 911 (longhood)
Topic: RHD UK No 1 '67 911S ex Porsche Cars GB reg LYY 911D auction
Replies: 70
Views: 5751

Re: RHD UK No 1 '67 911S ex Porsche Cars GB reg LYY 911D auc

Nick Moss wrote:It got very messed up in its short 13 year life :(
Look at that half-arsed sunroof cut into the car.....!
by 1st
Fri Jun 28, 2013 10:11 am
Forum: Pre 1974 - Porsche 911 (longhood)
Topic: RHD UK No 1 '67 911S ex Porsche Cars GB reg LYY 911D auction
Replies: 70
Views: 5751

Re: RHD UK No 1 '67 911S ex Porsche Cars GB reg LYY 911D auc

Hi Guys,

I searched the VIN and didn't find a thread; of course I knew you guys would be across it.......

Happy restoring to whomever lands it.

S.
by 1st
Fri Jun 28, 2013 9:13 am
Forum: Pre 1974 - Porsche 911 (longhood)
Topic: RHD UK No 1 '67 911S ex Porsche Cars GB reg LYY 911D auction
Replies: 70
Views: 5751

RHD UK No 1 '67 911S ex Porsche Cars GB reg LYY 911D auction

An interesting RHD 1967 911S Coupe is coming up for auction, catalogued as the first RHD 911S imported into the UK: Registration no. LYY 911D Chassis no. 305328 Engine no. 960043 Ivory/White Porsche Cars Press Car For restoration, but a historically significant RHD early Porsche 911. http://www.bonh...
by 1st
Thu Oct 04, 2012 1:33 pm
Forum: Pre 1974 - Porsche 911 (longhood)
Topic: Porsche's first customer RHD 911 & 356; vintage images
Replies: 3
Views: 321

Re: Porsche's first customer RHD 911 & 356; vintage images

Cheers Mike- a good RHD audience here! Yes, the colour really sets it off- the original owner RF Angas was the first from any RHD market to place an order for a 901; he ordered the car immediately after the 901's debut at the Frankfurt IAA in 1963. In April '64 he confirmed this by paying a £A2000 p...
by 1st
Thu Oct 04, 2012 11:56 am
Forum: Pre 1974 - Porsche 911 (longhood)
Topic: Porsche's first customer RHD 911 & 356; vintage images
Replies: 3
Views: 321

Porsche's first customer RHD 911 & 356; vintage images

I thought my DDK comrades might like to see this if you've not already......enjoy.

http://www.early911sregistry.org/forums ... ears-apart.

SCK.
by 1st
Fri Feb 24, 2012 1:33 am
Forum: Pre 1974 - Porsche 911 (longhood)
Topic: Amazing barn find and a journey of discovery
Replies: 566
Views: 68360

Re: Amazing barn find and a journey of discovery

Just read this from go to whoa.

I enjoyed it very much, well done. Reminds me a bit of my own barn find and the research discovery once you "have the numbers".

Cheers from Adelaide.

SC Kay.
by 1st
Sun May 18, 2008 1:54 pm
Forum: Porsche Technical advice and help
Topic: Pressed Aluminium Numberplate Manufacturer contact needed
Replies: 4
Views: 274

Pressed Aluminium Numberplate Manufacturer contact needed

Greetings from Australia, all. Can someone please advise the contact details in the UK of a manufacturer of old vintage style aluminium pressed number plates. My '65 901 still wears it's original numberplate, a plate issued to it's first owner's family in 1900- SA "119"; and I'd like to tr...