After the fourth series 356 model (called the “C”) debuted in 1964, Porsche’s next model, the 911 series, was already on Ferdinand Porsche’s drawing board. The new Porsche remained rear-engined with a unit-body chassis, but a smooth two-liter air-cooled flat-six replaced the four-cylinder which was mated to a four- or five-speed all-synchromesh transmission. The 911 was introduced at the Frankfurt Auto Show in September 1963, meeting all the criteria set out by Dr. Porsche. It resembled the previous model, but was more powerful, smoother, quieter and had more space for people and luggage than the 356. The 911 body was functional and breathtakingly attractive in an ageless design that has remained remarkably unchanged to this day.

The high performance 911S model appeared in 1967 as well as the attractive lightweight “Fuchs” five-spoke alloy wheels, such as seen on this car. In 1968 the “S” was joined by the more economical “E” and 911 “T” variants. In 1969 the wheelbase increased 2.24 inches to a total of just over 89 inches.

By 1972, the year of the attractive Sepia-toned example presented here, 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 the five-speed manual transmission. Other mechanical attributes include dry sump oiling system, four-wheel independent suspension and four-wheel disc brakes on this 89.4-inch wheelbase.

Models like the 911T are seldom found in such wonderful condition. The Porsche is reported to be sparingly used and the beige interior certainly exemplifies this notion by having its original carpet and seats. A new headliner and dash were supplied by Stoddard. The car has been repainted; the body displays proper fitting of panels and the doors are said to fit and shut “beautifully.”

Model year 1972 is notable for Porsche in that it was known as the three-door or five-door club 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.

Among the extras on this 911T are code CO2 U.S. emissions, M400 light metal Fuchs wheels, M402 Koni shock absorbers, M404 18-mm rear anti-roll bar, M426 high gloss wheel arch trim, M568 tinted glass and M470 comfort equipment that includes velour carpets, gold Porsche nameplate and model number, aluminum door sills, 911S rubber moldings on the bumpers and below the doors, 911S instruments, rubber bumperettes, leather-wrapped steering wheel and aluminum rocker panels.

This Porsche is reported as completely documented “with all records” from new, beginning with its original sale in Southern California. The car also comes with approximately 50,000 original and documented miles, no accidents, no rust, a perfectly straight body, one repaint, original interior, an engine that has never been apart except to update the chain tensioners and $25,000 in receipts since 2008 to sort out all the mechanical issues arising from years of sitting; it is now in excellent mechanical condition. This exceptional example also has its manual, tools, spare and jack. A Certificate of Authenticity is also reported to accompany the car.

Presented in exceptional condition and with rare “S” options; this car provides a Porsche enthusiast with the opportunity to acquire an early 1970s 911T suitable for shows and spirited sunny days of grand touring.

As a late addition, the owner has kindly provided the following detailed history of this Porsche:

This car was purchased in November 1972 by Phillip Reese from Masterson Porsche in Ventura, California. Mr. Reese meticulously maintained the car until August of 1975 when it had 19,280 miles on it. His handwritten records stop at this point, but it appears that his wife continued to drive it. She subsequently moved to Maryland in 1984 and registered it there on May 20, 1984 with 36,000 miles on the odometer.

The car was subsequently sold to Barbara Wolf on January 26, 1992 with 39,165 miles on the odometer. An inspection certificate which is in the records reveals the car was in excellent condition. Subsequently, the records from Ms. Wolf’s ownership indicate the car was not running well and it was not driven much.

The 1972 911T was subsequently sold in 2001 to Chris Knoedler with 41,000 miles on the odometer. Chris owned a body shop and planned to repaint the car, but did not get around to it until 2008. He painted it its original Sepia brown, but was unable to get it running well. He sold it to Bob Miller of At Speed Motor Sports in Maryland with 42,000 miles on the odometer. Mr. Miller did not register the car, but quickly resold it to Tim Lane in Gainesville, Florida.

When Tim Lane bought the car in October 2008, it was in excellent condition but had been driven less than 2,000 miles since 1992. It needed extensive work on the fuel system, ignition system and brakes. It also needed multiple small rubber parts, cables and other small parts replaced to return it to excellent mechanical condition. It also ran poorly and this proved to be due to a short in the tachometer which previous owners and the mechanics had been unable to find.

The car includes $25,000 in receipts spent since 2008 to bring it back into optimal running condition. It is now in excellent mechanical condition.

All of the above history is documented in the original records that accompany the car at the time of its sale.