1965 Porsche 911 2.0 - Cup FIA Historic Competition Car

KEY FACTS

• This Porsche 911 2.0 is a highly rewarding and sought-after classic sports car, rebuilt to FIA Appendix K 2-litre Cup specification.
• It is powered by a naturally aspirated 2.0-litre FIA-sealed air-cooled flat-six, sending power to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transmission.
• First registered in 1964, this 911 was originally a US-delivered model and was imported and first registered in the UK in November 1971.
• It has been with the seller and the second UK owner for over 11 and a half years.
• This example is built to FIA Appendix K 2-litre Cup specification, with a dyno-tested 178bhp engine, uprated suspension and brakes to FIA race specification, and a welded-in Tuthill roll cage.
• The seller states the car has run 15 hours since completion of the rebuild.
• The seller states that it has notably finished both the 2024 and 2025 Spa 6 Hours races.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This 911 2.0 is finished in Sand Beige with a contrasting red frunk section, over a largely stripped-out tan vinyl-trimmed cabin now featuring a black cloth-trimmed OMP bucket seat, a black dashboard, and wood veneer trim.
• It rides on a set of 15-inch polished Fuchs alloy wheels fitted with Avon tyres.
• Equipment now includes twin frunk-mounted spotlights, kill switches, quick-release frunk and engine lid catches, rear rain lights, a Momo steering wheel, a Stack rev-counter, a roll cage, a custom centre console with toggle switches, a heated windscreen, an OMP Champ bucket seat, an OMP harness, a plumbed-in Lifeline fire extinguisher system, Solex carburettors, and individual throttle body trumpets.
• Accompanied by a folder of maintenance invoices, dyno printouts and historical documentation, as well as two keys, race spares in a box (all new parts), spare wheels and tyres, and the original number-matching engine and gearbox cases.

CONDITION

• Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition.
• Specific notes from the seller include: the car has received recent paintwork to freshen it up, underwent restoration in the past by Tuthills, and has been customised to FIA Appendix K 2-litre specification.
• The most recent MOT test was on 16 June 2016 at an indicated 14,335 miles, which resulted in a second-time pass with no advisories.

SERVICE HISTORY

• The seller states that it was most recently serviced in August 2026.
• The seller states that the car has been maintained, upgraded, and race-supported by Historika, Melliard Motorsport and Simon Hadfeld Motorsport.
• Please note: a selection of maintenance invoices and historical paperwork can be seen in the photo gallery.

SUMMARY

The Porsche 911 2.0 is an iconic classic sports car, renowned for its engaging driving dynamics and timeless design, in its early, pure form. This example has been prepared to FIA Appendix K 2-litre Cup specification, with a 180bhp engine and a race history reportedly including the Spa 6 Hours. It would make a characterful addition to any motorsport-themed collection, and a competitive entrant for various historic race and hill climb events.

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