For Sale: RHD 1968 911S (SOLD)

Lightweight_911 · Post by **Lightweight_911** » Wed May 21, 2008 8:59 pm

Lwb models didn't appear until the introduction of the 1969 models in Aug '68...

mycar · Post by **mycar** » Wed May 21, 2008 9:01 pm

Yep SWB, like mine

You will love it. Congratulations.

Mike

Helen · Post by **Helen** » Wed May 21, 2008 9:08 pm

Lightweight_911 wrote:Lwb models didn't appear until the introduction of the 1969 models in Aug '68...

yes Lazzas just shouted that to me. (his watching the footie)

i had in my mind that the 1967 SWB 912 i owned was one of the last SWB cars.

seems i have some learning to do before i can claim my DDK anorak

pmjt · Post by **pmjt** » Wed May 21, 2008 9:40 pm

Helen wrote:912 on steroids

Good analogy

Yes - two extra pots and a lot more poke - like Alan says don't get in and try and drive it at 2k rpm all the time - you *have* to keep revving them - they're happiest up above 4.5k when the power comes in. The driving balance, like your '12 is to keep the momentum when going so you can always drop a cog and get the rev's up

Like I said, you'll love it

P

bruce · Post by **bruce** » Thu May 22, 2008 8:40 am

Congratulations Helen, another '68 S in Leicestershire, a rhd one too. We will have to organise a midlands meet when you get it. Is the autojumble at Husbands Crawley soon? By the way, I find my car drives better with a full tank of fuel, I don't know if this is just me or my car. Enjoy it!

Bruce

Helen · Post by **Helen** » Thu May 22, 2008 11:01 am

Hi Bruce.

Husbourne Crawley is THIS SATURDAY (24th) see you there? i shall be handng over my 911t sporto to its owner whic is really strange as i took delivery of it from Nick Moss at the Husbourne Crawley Auto jumble a few years ago.

driving better with a full take makes a lot oof scence on a SWB as its adds weight to the front. i beleive Porsche started fitting Dumbells into the boot.
(determined to earn my DDK anerak.........one day )

Lightweight_911 · Post by **Lightweight_911** » Thu May 22, 2008 11:20 am

A piece of information to add to your 'anorak' store Helen ...

The swb 'dumbells' you refer to were cast lead weights added to the inside ends of the front bumpers.

210bhp · Post by **210bhp** » Thu May 22, 2008 12:43 pm

Lightweight_911 wrote:A piece of information to add to your 'anorak' store Helen ...

The swb 'dumbells' you refer to were cast lead weights added to the inside ends of the front bumpers.

And I've been looking for a set for a while. There was a nice pair recently on Ebay from the US but it does not make sense to ship because they weigh so much (obviously)...........anyone here got some they don't need?
Thanks.

Regards
Mike

revival-cars · Post by **revival-cars** » Thu May 22, 2008 6:49 pm

Congratulations Helen, its a great one - Have many happy memories of that car, beginning with Phil who showed me how best to drive it

Enjoy!

bjmullan · Post by **bjmullan** » Thu May 22, 2008 6:54 pm

Congratulation Helen. You will love the way the SWB S drives. As Phil says it feels like it on tippie toes...Great fun

Helen · Post by **Helen** » Sat May 31, 2008 5:37 pm

ITS MINE..

collected it friday lunch time

i drove it for the 3 hours it took us to get from Bournmouth to Bexhill and it didn't miss a beat.

feeling tippie toe ?? NO its set much lower so hugs the road more than the 911t sporto did and that makes it feel really planted.

Larry drove it Home today from Bexhill - Ashby and i managed to grab a few photos. it looks fantastic on the road.

Ferry Man · Post by **Ferry Man** » Sat May 31, 2008 6:01 pm

Helen wrote:

Very nice car Helen. Looks great.

Does your outfit always match the car?

Helen · Post by **Helen** » Sat May 31, 2008 6:18 pm

yes. its the law

hot66 · Post by **hot66** » Sat May 31, 2008 8:31 pm

looks great Helen

Remember S's love the red line ;

Helen · Post by **Helen** » Sat May 31, 2008 9:09 pm

think i need to introduce it to North Yorkshire................soon.

whens the next meet ??

BTW we have been sorting out the pile of paperwork and it seems this car has now returned home.
it has spent a great deal of its life here in the midlands. including Ashby-de-la-Zouch in the 80s..

wonder if that owner still lives around here