Jerry Seinfeld owns the first Porsche 911 ever built, a 1964 model originally driven by Ferry Porsche and identified as chassis number 300.001. The vehicle marks the beginning of the 911 lineage, a model that would go on to define the German automaker’s performance identity for decades.
The car was produced in 1964 and served as Ferry Porsche’s personal vehicle. As the earliest completed example of the 911, chassis 300.001 represents the starting point of what became one of the most recognizable sports car platforms in automotive history. The rear-engine coupe established the design and engineering formula that Porsche continued to refine over the next 60 years.
Seinfeld, known for maintaining a private collection of more than 40 rare Porsche models, added the historic vehicle to his lineup as part of his long-running commitment to preserving significant examples of the brand’s engineering. The car has been restored while retaining its original 2.0-liter flat-six engine, which produces approximately 130 horsepower. Power is delivered through a 5-speed manual transmission, consistent with the car’s original mechanical configuration. The vehicle predates modern turbocharging and electronic driver aids, reflecting Porsche’s early performance philosophy centered on lightweight design and mechanical balance.
The 911 platform ultimately became Porsche’s flagship sports car, helping expand the company’s global presence and reputation for performance vehicles. Chassis 300.001 stands as the foundation of that legacy.
Today, the car remains part of Seinfeld’s private collection, preserved as both a functioning automobile and a milestone in Porsche history.
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