Lot 718

Fort Lauderdale 2015

1972 Porsche 911T

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$60,000 - $70,000 USD | Not Sold

United States | Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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Identification No.
9112100956

The high performance Porsche 911S model appeared in 1967 as well as the attractive lightweight “Fuchs” five-spoke alloy wheels. In 1968 the “S” was joined by the more cost-effective “E” and 911 “T” alternatives. In 1969 the wheelbase increased 2.24 inches to a total of just over 89 inches.

By 1972, the flat-six engine displacement had been increased to 2,341-cc (2.4-liters) which produced 140-hp in the 911T version. This example also has a manual transmission. Other mechanical features include dry sump oiling system, four-wheel independent suspension and four-wheel disc brakes on this 89.4-inch wheelbase platform.

Models like the 911T are becoming increasingly difficult to locate. This Porsche is reported to be a non-sunroof car in original condition that is finished in rare and original Code 23 Tangerine with black leatherette. Among the additional equipment on this 911T are factory Fuchs wheels, United States equipment specs, factory front and rear stabilizers and rear bumper with impact protection. The Porsche is said to have been in storage since 1988 and is declared to be a recent "estate find."

Model year 1972 is notable for Porsche in that it was known as the three-door or five-door among enthusiasts. This comes from it being the only year that the car had an exterior door on the right rear fender flank that was access to the oil reservoir. After issues with certain customers’ accidently putting fuel into the oil tank, Porsche changed this design to prevent such miscues.

With a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity and by being a reported one of 2,931 similar cars, this well-preserved “time capsule” is a show of early 1970s German sports car engineering at its near-finest.