1976 Porsche 2.7L 911S Engine (Lot 43)

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE  

Globally respected for top-flight, air-cooled Porsche engine development and service, Thoroughbred Motorsports of Corry, Pennsylvania, was founded by Dr. Karl Hens — a man whose experience and knowledge have been honed by a lifetime dedicated to building precision Porsche powerplants. Along his journey of automotive excellence, Dr. Hens amassed a collection of special air-cooled Porsche sports cars spanning every generation, alongside a nearly immeasurable treasure trove of highly sought-after Porsche parts.     

On-site lot viewings are available by appointment at Hagerty Garage + Social Savannah, 1446 Dean Forest Rd., Savannah, GA 31405. 

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Offered from The Thoroughbred Motorsports Collection of Dr. Karl Hens, this Type 911/82 flat-six carries engine number 6461444 — a genuine 2.7-liter 911S engine from 1976, built to US Federal 49-state specification. Correct for 1976 911S restorations and increasingly scarce as original examples become harder to source. The engine presents in used condition and represents an ideal candidate for restoration.

Prospective bidders are encouraged to inspect this engine in person at Hagerty Garage + Social Savannah or via the detailed photo gallery prior to bidding.

Additional Notes

The seller states, “That engine is interesting. I got it from Fred Apgar at Apcar racing when he retired, and I bought out his shop when he moved to Costa Rica. He was an excellent mechanic but made mistakes. That engine was freshly rebuilt and it developed a rod-knock within the first few hundred miles. He must have missed something. He sold a 3.0 liter engine he had to the frustrated customer and took that engine back, I got it as part of the shop buyout. You can tell it was rebuilt, lots of components look new under the dust, you can see tons of expensive updates like pressure fed tensioners, turbo valve covers, tons of updated fuel injection components etc. everybody makes money stakes, Fred did not deal with it well and did not want to see that engine again. So, I bet there are a ton of excellent components in there, but due to the rod bearing failure the crankshaft might be damaged, maybe can be ground. That is the full story on it and I never opened it up to check.”

A Broad Arrow Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the seller of this lot. As such, the purchase transaction will be facilitated by Broad Arrow, including payment and title/ownership reassignment. Broad Arrow is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: Ramsey Potts   Phone: 912.508.4096   Email: rpotts@hagerty.com 

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Invoicing:  

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Shipping:  

All items are FOB Hagerty Garage + Social, Savannah, Georgia, and must be removed within a reasonable time following payment. Shipping may be coordinated through Kevin Allen, American Moving & Storage (912.856.4644) at the buyer’s expense. For questions regarding pick-up scheduling or on-site logistics, contact Marvin Waters at 910.315.2918.  

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