One to Buy: ex-Ake Andersson 1967 Porsche 911 2.0 Rally
As a consequence of their rugged build quality, outstanding performance and useful rear-engined layout, the Porsche 356 and 911 proved enormously effective rally cars.
After the 911 made its special stage debut on the 1965 Monte Carlo Rally, Porsche returned to the sport in 1966 and continued to run works cars at select events for the next few seasons.
Customers could also purchase their own Rally-equipped 911 and a long list of potential upgrades were available direct from the factory: tuned engines, modified transmissions, uprated suspension, long-range fuel tanks, bodyshell reinforcement and interiors with all the necessary safety gear were offered to both distributor teams and privateers.
Currently on offer at the Early 911S showroom in Wuppertal, Germany, is a beautifully restored example of the 911 Rally in its early form: chassis 307498.
Configured in Polo Red with an array of competition enhancements to include Recaro sports seats, Koni shocks, front and rear anti-roll bars, a 100-litre fuel tank and modified gearbox, chassis 307498 was delivered new to Sweden for Ake Andersson to contest several major 1967 events.
Most notably, Andersson and his navigator, Sven-Olof Svedburg, went on to finish that year’s Gulf London Rally in third place behind a works 911 and a factory Lotus Cortina. That September, the car was sold to fellow Swede, Roland Larsson, who continued its competition career.
More recently, chassis 307498 has been restored by Early 911S to the exact specification in which it competed on the ‘67 Gulf Rally.
Reprinted below is the Early 911S description:
Mileage: 500km
Color: Polo Red
Color code: 6602
Interior Color: Black
Condition: Restored
Gearbox type: Manual gearbox
Steering Wheel: LHD
This early 911 2.0 rally car was driven by Ake Andersson in the 1967/68 European Rally Championship.
The vehicle was completely restored to its original condition from the 1967 Gulf London Rally.
The vehicle has a new TÜV/AU and a Classic Data report of grade 1 is available for the vehicle.
The engine and the transmission are completely revised using many new parts according to the original specifications and have the same numbers as the delivery units.
The oil system including the oil tank are new.
All other add-on parts of the vehicle such as chassis, brake system, electrics, petrol system, rims and interior are new or revised to new condition.
History:
02.01.67 First delivery
05.04.67 AB Scania Vabis Södertälje B 70046
24.04.67 19th International Tulip rally 1967 no. 12 drivers Ake Andersson
06.02.67 2nd Värmland Runt 1967 No 22 Driver Ake Andersson
06.27.67 Start of Gulf London Rally No. 1 driver Ake Andersson Finish 3rd
18.08.67 17 Jyvaskylan Suurajot - Rally of the 1000 Lakes 1967 no. 42 driver Ake Andersson
09.29.67 Roland, Larsson Grimeton Reg. N 7646
15.05.68 39th international Austrian Alpine Race ERC run no. 19
11.09.68 Rallye Norge 1968 No 18 Driver Roland Larsson
Delivery condition:
Vin: 307498
Vehicle Type: 2.0 Coupe
Engine: 901/06
Individual equipment:
Recaro sports seats left and right
Koni shock absorbers
Stabilizer front and rear
Limited slip differential
100 liter tank
Modified gearbox
Thrust wave
