The body of this 911S is straight down the side with good shut gaps and the classic Porsche “ping” when closing the doors. There is no evidence of rusting or previous significant rust repair on the car. We would like to note that there is evidence of previous accident damage and repair in the driver’s side quarter panel if viewed from inside the engine compartment. It must have been a minor fender bender as the rest of the body looks damage-free and it is limited to that one corner by the engine mount.

The paint is older but still presents very well with a consistent, smooth finish with no abnormalities to note aside from a few minor blemishes. Overall, the body and paint are perfectly serviceable for an excellent driver quality example.

The glass is all original besides the windshield which is a newer replacement and has some minor signs of stone peppering. Otherwise, all the windows have proper “Sekurit” insignias and are free from major chips or cracks, though the side windows have very minor vertical streaking. The headlights are excellent and clear. The turn signals and taillights are a bit faded. The rubber trim is serviceable, though a little dry in certain areas such as the side mirror gasket and small portions of the bumperettes. The stainless trim around the windows is scratched in high-traffic areas. Please reference the photos above for a better idea of the condition.

The wheels are all correct Deep 6 Fuchs, with the exception of the spare, which is a standard solid wheel. They are all in excellent condition with no serious blemishes. They are wrapped in correct, period-looking Michelin tires.

Along with the flaws noted above, there are additional minor flaws in the paint, such as a small blister on the driver’s side quarter panel above the taillight, a noticeable chip on the passenger bumper the size of a pea, a small bubble where the drivers A-pillar meets the fender, and some stone chips on the fenders and nose area. Along the edge of the driver's side door there are some chips. The horn grills and door handles are slightly pitted, and the windshield wipers frames are sun faded/worn as well. See the photo set for complete images of blemishes.

The interior presents very well with a welcoming blend of original and restored. All of the carpeting looks to have been replaced at some point with quality, correct material, and proper fitment. The seats all appear to be original and have a nice patina. The dash also appears to be original and does have some waviness, though nothing we would recommend replacing. The seat belts are original, with 1969 date codes. The door panels are nice with a fine patina and could be original. The door pockets are a bit loose, and the trim is coming undone in some areas. The headliner is nice and original, though the sun visors have the common bloating issues. Under the dash is relatively tidy with nothing out of sorts. The face plate of the HVAC controls is slightly aged and original. Gauges are clear, and all functions as they should.

Everything on the interior appears to be in working order, such as the lights, heater controls, hand throttle, turn signals, wipers, window cranks, seat adjusters, and even the radio turns on. Thought we did not try every single last feature, the essentials function as they should.

The engine bay presents well and is very correct looking and tidy overall with minimal aging as one would expect. Correct cadmium-plated hardware with factory inspection markings can be found throughout, along with correct stickers. There is some surface-level aging on the finishes of the valve covers and slight oxidation on the fan. The firewall heat pad is slightly sagging in certain areas as well.

The trunk area is tidy, with all its carpeting in place. The carpeting appears to be original and does have some staining. Under the carpeting is the spare wheel area that all appears to be tidy but shows some aging, wear, and scratches as it is all original.

The underside is very presentable in appearance and many of the mechanical components look clean, serviced, and always looked-after. All of the bushings appear supple, the CV boots and drive axles look tidy, and the floors appear all original and rust free. SSI heat exchangers and Dansk Exhaust have been installed under previous ownership.

The engine cold starts to life after a few turns and with the assistance of the hand throttle. It likes to have the hand throttle engaged for a few minutes until the temps rise a bit. Once warm, it idles and runs excellently. The MFI is certainly dialed-in giving the car smooth linear power with no hesitation. The throttle pedal is a bit stiff. That would be our only complaint. The exhaust sounds excellent as well.

The transmission shifts smoothly throughout each gear with no odd grinding or popping out of gear etc.

The brakes function as they should, with no shuttering or pulling. The steering is as crisp and responsive as a long hood 911 steering should be. The suspension feels strong and firm over bumps and cornering.

The tires are period-correct looking Michelins, though we could not decipher the date codes. The tread is ample and the tires appear to be supple still.

Although it looks fantastic, clad in its sleek silver paint, the best characteristic of this 911S is how wonderfully it drives. The power is linear, responsive, and noticeably more potent than the lesser 911T variants. Through the corners, it is confident, and at higher speeds on the highway, it is planted. Driving an early 911S is a special experience for any Porsche enthusiast but it is particularly special when the car behaves and performs at such a high level as this car does.