Now going to Gooding . . . nice to see they got it out of the underground garage. That is one heavy duty strut holding up the engine lid.
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Gooding & Company Auction, Scottsdale AZ, January 17-18, 2020
1972 Porsche 2.4L 911S Coupe
VIN: 9112301411
Engine: 6321999
Trans: -
Color: Silver Metallic/Black Leather
Mileage: 26,922 (indicated)
Auction Estimate: US$200,000 - $250,000 | Without Reserve
Sold for: TBD
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Auction Description:
- Remained in Original Ownership for 44 Years
- Gorgeous Unrestored Example Displaying Approximately 27,000 Miles
- Matching-Numbers Engine and Transaxle per Porsche COA
- Original Colors; Desirably Optioned with Sport Seats
- One of 1,750 S Coupes Built in 1972 with Distinctive External Oil Filler
- Accompanied by Books, Jack, Records, and COA
According to its Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, this example left Porsche’s factory finished in silver metallic paint over a black leatherette interior, and optioned with desirable sport seats. It was purchased new at Porsche-Audi Manhattan by Myron Kaplan of Weehawken, New Jersey, who would remain the car’s sole owner for 44 years, before selling it in 2016. A written description on file from a subsequent owner notes that the car’s mileage (approximately 27,000) is original, as is the interior, and parts of the paint. The consignor, a meticulous collector of Porsches, was also told that some body repair work had been done to the rear of the 911 during Mr. Kaplan’s ownership. Today, this 911 S retains many hallmarks of originality, including Sekurit-marked side windows, date-coded seat belts, and inspection markings inside the engine compartment.
Since Mr. Kaplan sold the Porsche in 2016, the 911 has been driven sparingly, but has received some attention to the fuel, ignition, and braking systems, as well as cosmetic cleaning and detailing. Accompanied by its original manuals and records, it is rare to find a 911 S that remained in single ownership for so long. This example’s desirable year, colors, options, and unrestored condition make it a Porsche worthy of serious consideration.