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Amelia Island Auctions1968 Porsche 911 2.0 S
From The Tommy Trabue Collection
Estimate
$160,000 - $180,000| Without Reserve
Chassis
11800082
Engine
4080176
Car Highlights
Finished in Silver Metallic over Black Leatherette
One of Just 1,267 Porsche 911 S Examples Built for 1968
Restored by Marque Specialist Roy Sanders
Offered with Porsche Certificate of Authenticity and Copy of Kardex
A Rare and Desirable SWB “S” Variant
Technical Specs
1,991 CC Type 901/02 SOHC Flat 6-Cylinder Engine
Twin Weber 40 IDS Carburetors
160 BHP at 6,600 RPM
5-Speed Manual Transaxle
4-Wheel Ventilated Disc Brakes
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
Introduced for 1967, the Porsche 911 S marked the first high-performance evolution of the short-wheelbase 911, featuring a 160 hp flat-six, four-wheel ventilated disc brakes, KONI shocks, front and rear anti-roll bars, and lightweight Fuchs alloy wheels. For 1968, the model received subtle refinements, including updated interior details, improved ventilation, and safety features.
This Porsche 911 2.0 S was originally finished in Silver Metallic over a black leatherette interior and equipped with a Webasto gas heater and passenger-side headrest. According to the Porsche Certificate of Authenticity and Kardex copy on file, it was delivered in August 1967 to Giovanni Bauer of Bologna, Italy, through Autogerma, Porsche’s Italian importer at the time. Tommy Trabue acquired this 911 for his collection circa 2000 from Los Angeles-based enthusiast Jeffrey Aleixo.
Following its purchase, it was restored by Roy Sanders, a respected South Carolinabased marque expert known for concours-level work on Porsches and vintage race builds. The restoration included refinishing the car in its factory colors and the addition of period-style non-headrest Recaro sport seats and a sport exhaust.
In a period review, Road & Track noted that the 911 S “maintains all the great qualities of the 911…and adds to them in several areas.” Originally sold only in Rest of World markets and seldom seen stateside today, this higher-performance 911 2.0 S remains an especially enticing proposition.
*Please note that this vehicle is titled 1967.


