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1973.5 Porsche 2.4L CIS 911T Coupe
VIN: 9113103112
Engine: 6135583
Trans: 230694
Color: India Red (Originally Silver Metallic)/Black Leatherette
Mileage: 62,395 (indicated)
Auction Estimate: -
Sold for: US$55,000
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BaT Auction Description:
This 1973.5 Porsche 911T is a nice longhood example that has been driven around 1,000 miles since purchased by the seller in 2013. The coupe is powered by its original 2.4 liter flat-six with CIS fuel injection paired to a non-matching 915/12 5-speed transmission. The car was a well-sorted driver when the seller bought it, and is said to be mechanically sound with routine oil and fluid changes being the only maintenance performed under current ownership. An older India Red repaint is in good shape, and other cosmetic enhancements include Euro headlights, rally-style fogs, and refurbished 15″ Fuchs. The seller enjoys driving the car, but is paring down his collection to focus on new projects. The car is being offered with a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity and a clean Texas title in the seller’s name.
The seller notes that the CoA and door tag indicate the car was originally Silver Metallic, and that the previous owner performed the repaint in India Red. The paint was applied well, though a few slivers of silver paint can be seen in the driver’s door jamb and under the trunk. The seller did not touch up these areas in case the new buyer desires to return the car to its original color and needs a color-matching reference. The finish appears glossy and is in good driver condition with a few imperfections. The most notable flaws are a thin 8″ scratch on the driver-side front fender and a small crease near one of the jacking points. The seller can include a set of “S” rocker moldings if the new buyer wishes to cover up the jacking point area. The body is straight with no signs of significant corrosion, though a small patch panel under the passenger seat can be seen and was likely performed during the repaint.
The headlights were upgraded to H4 European lights with a relay kit to avoid damage to the wiring harness, and a set of through-the-grille rally-style fog lamps have been installed. All of the lights and indicators work as they should and the car recently passed a Texas safety inspection with no issues. Exterior rubber and weatherstripping are in good condition with no cracking or major UV damage. The stainless steel trim on the bumpers, side strips, and window surrounds are straight aside from a small dent on the passenger window frame. The suspension is said to work well and offer responsive handling. There is minimal wear reported on the bushings and the shocks are functioning normally. The setup is in stock formation apart from upgraded sway bars, with an adjustable GPR bar up front and an OEM 18mm bar from a ’74 911S in the rear.
The 15″ black and silver Fuchs alloys are date-coded to 1973 and were restored by Alex Margo in Florida with new OEM center caps. The wheels are in nice shape with no curbing or scratches, and wear new Yokohama YK580 tires that measure 195/65/15. A black 15″ Mahle Gas Burner spare wheel can be seen in the front trunk and is fitted to a Michelin XZX tire. The black interior looks sharp with presentable surfaces that are either refurbished or well-cared for. No cracks exist on the dash, and the remaining plastics are in similar good condition. The white headliner has no rips or tears, and the carpets appear clean and taut. The black leatherette upholstery on the factory Recaro sport bucket seats show little wear, with a few small scuffs near the intersection of the driver’s side bolsters. The original dealer installed A/C system is intact and complete. The fan works correctly, but the system is said to not blow cold. All of the gauges are fully functional, although the tach is reported to be a little wobbly. The original head unit has been replaced with a later model Blaupunkt cassette unit that is currently not working. The 62k indicated miles are not believed accurate.
The 2.4 liter flat-six features Bosch K-Jetronic continuous fuel injection (CIS) and is described as starting readily and running strong after warming up. The engine has been updated with hydraulic chain tensioners. The CoA shows the engine number matches the vehicle, though the 5-speed transmission is a non-matching but correct 1973 date-coded 915 unit. The engine looks clean inside the tidy engine bay and has been routinely serviced with new oil and fluid changes by the current owner, most recently in July of this year. The transmission was resealed earlier this summer, though the seller reports that on a recent drive the 4th gear did not engage as well as it should. He is unsure of the source of the problem as the synchros were said to be in good shape when the gearbox was taken apart for the reseal. Furthermore, he notices that after parking for several days a small spot of oil can be seen on the ground. The engine #6135583 can be seen above and matches the number listed on the Porsche CoA.
The undercarriage is clean and dry with no significant corrosion present, and rust is said to be minimal throughout the car. A photo from underhood shows some bubbling where the brake fluid has eaten away some of the red paint, exposing the original silver paint underneath. Some surface corrosion under a hose in the front trunk is also detailed in the image gallery, and is said to have not rusted through. As result of several conversations and a visual inspection, the seller reports that the previous owner took very good care of the vehicle. A Porsche CoA has been provided and shows the matching engine number, original colors, and optional equipment.
Originally Posted by steve shea
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