Lot 619: 1972 Porsche 911T 2.4-Litre Coup�

A �modern classic� if ever there was one, Porsche�s long-running 911 arrived in 1964, replacing the 356. The latter�s rear-engined layout was retained, but the 911 switched to unitary construction for the bodyshell and dropped the 356�s VW-based suspension in favour of a more modern McPherson strut and trailing arm arrangement. In its first incarnation, Porsche�s single-overhead-camshaft, air-cooled flat six displaced 1,991cc and produced 130bhp; progressively enlarged and developed, it would eventually grow to more than 3 litres and, in turbo-charged form, put out well over 300 horsepower. The first of countless up-grades came in 1966 with the introduction of the 911S. Easily distinguishable by its stylish Fuchs five-spoked alloy wheels, the �S� featured a heavily revised engine producing 160bhp, the increased urge raising top speed by 10mph to 135mph. A lengthened wheelbase introduced in 1969 improved the 911�s handling, and then in 1970 the engine underwent the first of many enlargements - to 2.2 litres. The 911T (Touring) had been introduced as a new base model in 1967, initially with the 2.0-litre engine in 110bhp form before gaining the 2.2-litre unit, along with the rest of the range, in 1969. The T�s power output then was 125bhp, increasing to 130bhp with the introduction of the 2.4-litre engine for 1972. Tenacious adhesion, responsive steering, very good flexibility, superb brakes, meticulous finish and a solid, unburstable feel were just some of the virtues praised by Motor magazine in its test of a Porsche 911T in 1973. The model was discontinued that same year.
Manufactured in 1971 and first registered on 10th February 1972, this 911T had covered a believed genuine 88,305 miles at time of cataloguing. Finished in orange with black leather/fabric interior, the car is offered with current MoT/road fund licence and Swansea V5C registration document.