Bring-a-Trailer Auction
1973 Porsche 911T Coupe, Lot #3044
VIN: 9113103235
Engine: Rebuilt 3.2 Liter Flat-Six
Trans: G50 5-Speed Manual Transmission
Color: Grand Prix White/Black
Mileage: -
Auction Estimate: -
Sold for: TBD
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Auction Description:
This 1973 Porsche 911T was acquired by the seller 13 years ago and built into a Carrera RS tribute over a four year period from 2008-2012. Exterior work included adding fender flares and a ducktail before a repaint was performed. The interior has been modified with vintage-style bucket seats, rear seat and radio delete, RS-style door panels, 4-point roll bar, and a Momo Prototipo steering wheel. The car is powered by a 3.2 liter flat-six and G50 5-speed manual transmission from a 1988 911, which also donated its suspension and brakes. This example is described as fully-sorted and benefits from a recent engine rebuild. It is sold with a clean California title in the seller’s name.
The car was purchased by the seller in the early 2000s as an incomplete shell that had been off the street from some time. Originally finished in Light Ivory, the car was repainted Grand Prix White after factory steel flares and a fiberglass ducktail were fitted. An RS-style front air-dam, exterior graphics, and a set of 911R-style taillights round out the exterior modifications. The paint shows well, exhibiting a uniform gloss and shine when viewed from multiple angles. Minor imperfections in the paint include small rock chips noticeable on close inspection. Panel gaps appear uniform and the exterior trim, vents, and yellow-tinted headlight lenses show well. Fuchs alloys are painted to match the accent graphics and measure 15×7″ in the front and 15×8″ out back. They are in nice condition overall with some curb rash and are fitted with newer Falken tires.
The interior has been modified with RS-style door panels, rear seat delete, 4-point roll bar, radio delete, and a Momo Prototipo steering wheel. A pair of vintage-style sport seats were produced by GT Motorsports and are slightly wider than the original design for added comfort. Houndstooth-covered seat inserts remain in good shape, free of any noticeable rips or staining. Though the dash exhibits some waviness along the front, it remains free of splits and houses instruments taken from the 1988 911. The clock does not work and the wipers only work on one speed. The 80k indicated miles are not believed to be accurate. The perforated vinyl headliner retains proper fit and shows well, with no noticeable signs of staining or imperfection.
The front trunk compartment appears tidy, with clean metal surfacing and the factory spare in place. Originally powered by a 2.4 liter motor, the seller fitted a 3.2 liter flat-six from a 1988 911 along with its 5-speed G50 manual transmission. The engine has been cosmetically modified with painted intake runners and a few ST-style amber fiberglass pieces from GT Motorsports. Rebuilt less than 2,000 miles ago, it said by the seller to be sorted with up-to-date servicing and a welcome performance upgrade over the original powerplant. Other mechanical components transferred from the 1988 Carrera include the forward external oil cooler, suspension, and brakes. The underbody appears to show no signs of leaking or rust beyond light surface corrosion. The exhaust includes a custom sport muffler in an early 1970s style that is said to provide great sounds. The cap on the far left side is removable and all three outlets are functional.
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