1969 Porsche 911E

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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.

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The 1969 Porsche 911E Coupe occupied a sweet spot in the early 911 range. Introduced for the ’69 model year, the 911E sat between the entry-level 911T and the high-performance 911S. The “E” stood for Einspritzung ("injection" in German), highlighting its use of Bosch mechanical fuel injection (MFI) rather than carburetors.

For 1969, Porsche also introduced the longer wheelbase chassis, improving stability and making the 911 more predictable at speed, and debuted Porsche's innovative self-leveling Boge struts, a technological advancement that helped maintain consistent ride height and handling composure under varying loads. The 911E produced 140 horsepower from its 2.0-liter air-cooled flat-six. Standard gearbox was a five-speed manual.