Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 coupé
Porsche 911 2.7 Carrera: a bright yellow legend on wheels
The name Porsche instantly conjures images of precision, speed and timeless elegance. The German marque, founded in 1931 by Ferdinand Porsche, has grown into one of the most prestigious sports car brands in the world. But it was in 1964 that Porsche brought an unrivalled icon to the road: the Porsche 911.
The 911 2.7 Carrera, launched in the early 1970s, marked a new chapter in the evolution of this sports car legend. Inspired by the legendary 911 Carrera RS 2.7, with its distinctive "ducktail" spoiler, this version was built for purists. The 2.7-litre engine delivered unrivalled performance for its era, with a raw character and instant response. It was the perfect balance between racing DNA and everyday driving pleasure.
The experience of the Porsche 911 2.7 Carrera: driving in emotion
The moment you settle into this 1975 Porsche 911 2.7 Carrera, one thing becomes clear: this is no ordinary car, this is a time machine. The leather-trimmed black cockpit wraps around you like a driver's cocoon. Before you sits the classic five-dial instrument cluster, welcoming you with subtle chrome rims and crisply legible gauges: pure functional beauty.
Fire up the engine and you hear the deep, mechanical growl of the air-cooled 6-cylinder boxer. Not merely engine noise, but a symphony of precision engineering. Thanks to the newly rebuilt chassis, you feel every nuance of the tarmac without any hint of discomfort. The reconditioned short-throw gearbox shifts with a satisfying click, as though each gear were a chapter in a gripping novel.
The acceleration is linear and urgent. Every corner becomes a dance, where the balance and low weight of the 911 give you the confidence to extract the very best. Here you are no mere driver, but a part of the machine.
Engineering and restoration: a masterpiece reborn
This 911 2.7 Carrera is not simply a classic, it is a meticulously restored machine that is better than ever before. With just 662 kilometres since the restoration, the car is in absolutely as-new condition. The engine has been fully reconditioned (top-end rebuilt), guaranteeing years of carefree performance. Every detail, from the suspension to the transmission, has been addressed with an eye for perfection.
The rare Hellgelb colour gives this 911 a striking yet stylish presence: a nod to the flamboyant 1970s. The interior is finished in immaculate black leather, striking a beautiful balance between sportiness and elegance.
The 911 Carrera as a collector's piece: a future-proof investment
For the true car enthusiast and collector alike, this Porsche 911 2.7 Carrera is a unique opportunity. Originally delivered in America on 28 February 1975, this car represents a rare combination of heritage, quality and passion. Models like this not only rise in value, they also offer a driving experience without equal, something modern sports cars can rarely match.
Every drive feels like a tribute to the past, with the comfort and confidence of a modern restoration. With its original characteristics preserved and its essential mechanicals updated, this is a rolling work of art, ready to be admired and driven.
Experience it for yourself: a drive through time awaits you in Katwijk
Picture this: the soft morning sunlight glinting off the gleaming Hellgelb bodywork as you run your hand across the perfectly painted bonnet. You open the door: the black leather interior still smells fresh and new. You take your place behind the wheel and feel the timeless design in your hands. You start the engine, hear that characteristic growl and know: this is the beginning of something special.
This Porsche 911 2.7 Carrera is waiting for its new owner, and perhaps that is you. It stands in our showroom in Katwijk, in absolutely as-new condition, ready to be admired. We warmly invite you to come and see this unique classic in the flesh. The kettle is on, the story is one we love to tell, and who knows, your own Porsche adventure may begin right here.
Some cars are called classics when they scarcely deserve the title. The 911 2.7 Carrera truly earns it. This is not a car for everyone. This is a car for someone who understands that driving pleasure is not measured in horsepower per pound, but in grins per mile.
Distinctive features
- Built in 1975, Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 with 157 bhp naturally aspirated boxer
- Originally supplied to the American market, in the Netherlands since 2009
- Leather interior with characteristic Porsche sports bucket seats
- Manual five-speed gearbox
- Original service booklet with dealer stamps from delivery (14 miles)
- Documented service history at Dick Horrigan Porsche-Audi, Reading PA
- Recent maintenance: brake pads, brake fluid, fuel filter, spark plugs, tyres
- Steering components replaced in 2022
- Air-cooled six-cylinder boxer engine with mechanical injection
Full insight into the papers our assessment is built on. Carfax vehicle history, service documentation and paint thickness report — page by page.
