The year 1969 marked major changes in Porsche’s chassis design and model lineup. The wheelbases of its 911 and 912 series cars were lengthened by 2.4 inches, which greatly improved drivability. The front fenders and rear-quarter wheel openings were flared slightly to accommodate wider wheels and tires. The heating and ventilating systems were upgraded from the previous year’s model, along with numerous other interior and exterior details. For the 1970 and 1971 C- and D-Series, engine displacement was increased to 2.2 liters across the range, which now included the base model 911 T, the last 911 to carry carburetors. The T, E, and S models were available in coupe or Targa configuration, and a long list of extra-cost optional equipment was also available.

Offered here is a well-equipped U.S.-specification 1971 911 T Coupe that had been enjoyed by only four owners prior to its purchase by the consignor. It was ordered from the factory with many desirable options, including forged aluminum Fuchs alloy wheels, front and rear anti-roll bars, air conditioning, tinted glass, and a Blaupunkt Frankfurt stereo system. It also features what Porsche called the “Comfort Group,” an all-encompassing term that included a full set of 911 S instruments, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, velour carpeting, aluminum trim on the door sills, rocker panels, and wheel openings, as well as 911 S rubber trim on the bumpers and rocker decos and rubber bumperettes. The Porsche name and model trim on the engine lid were gold-plated. Finally, the car was finished in Special Order 7474, Sepia Brown, with a beige leatherette and hound’s tooth cloth interior.

This very attractive 911 T Coupe was completed on July, 1, 1971, and shipped to a dealer in Jacksonville, Florida, where it was purchased by Ms. Elva R. Robert. She enjoyed the car until 1977, when it was sold to a knowledgeable local enthusiast, Bruce Preston. Eventually this handsome 911 found its way to Europe, where, with just less than 80,000 miles on its odometer, it had been subjected to a comprehensive nut-and-bolt mechanical and cosmetic restoration by a leading marque specialist. The body shell was taken down to bare metal, and all of the body panels were found to be original. The shell was repainted in its original Sepia Brown, and a new interior of beige leather and correctly pleated hound’s tooth fabric was installed. The speedometer, tachometer, clock, and other instruments have also been carefully restored. All of the body seals and weather-stripping have been replaced, and all of the trim and frames, including the bumpers, door handles, window frames, and side-view mirrors, are new, polished, or replated. Mechanically, the 2.2-liter engine was completely rebuilt to original specification, and it has been driven just 1,500 kilometers since completion.

This beautiful Porsche is supplied with its original owner’s manual, its original pair of keys and key holder, a tool roll, a jack, a spare tire, and a file of service invoices. This classic 911 is already a sought-after collectible, and it is ready to provide its next owner with many more years of enjoyable driving.