1973 Porsche 911 T 2.4

Lot details
Registration No: ABW312M
Chassis No: 9113501832

- 1 of 1,875 ROW (Non-US market) F-Series 911 T Coupes made

- Euro specification and UK road registered since February 1998

- Engine overhauled by Porsche Marbella in 2016/17 at a cost of over _30,000

- Professional respray in 2016

Subsequently forming the basis of the legendary Carrera RS 2.7, the so-called E-Series 911 was introduced for the 1972-model year. Powered by an enlarged 2341cc ('2.4') SOHC six-cylinder engine allied to either five-speed manual (Type 915) or Sportmatic transmission, the newcomer benefited from revised rear suspension mountings which helped quell compound strut movement and so improved roadholding over imperfect road surfaces not to mention rack and pinion steering and four-wheel disc brakes. Morphing into the F-Series for the 1973-model year, Porsche's 911 2.4 range still encompassed 'T', 'E' and 'S' versions. Typically carburettor-fed, the former boasted some 130bhp / 145lbft of torque and was reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 7.6 seconds and 128mph.

Supplied new to Italy, this particular example - chassis 9113501832 - is 1 of 1,875 ROW (non-US market) F-Series 911 2.4 Ts made. Imported to the UK and road registered as 'ABW 312M' during February 1998, the Porsche has spent the past decade or so in Southern Spain. Treated to a full professional respray during 2016, that same year saw it entrusted to C.S. Porsche Sportwagen Marbella for a thorough engine overhaul. Continuing into 2017, bills for the work total circa 30,000 Euros and include the likes of a new crankshaft, starter motor, fuel pump, six cylinder barrels / pistons, plug leads, carburettor parts and valve guides etc. A correct-type 911/59 unit (number 6533187), the engine is thought to be original to the car. Sporting a wood-rim Nardi steering wheel, Black leatherette upholstery, five-speed manual transmission and fresh Michelin tyres, it is hoped that this appealing Porsche will have been fitted with wheel centres, sill trims and new batteries by the time of sale.

PLEASE NOTE: This lot has been fitted with sill strips but not wheel centres since the catalogue photos were taken. The vendor informs us that the engine has covered a very minimal distance since being overhauled and as such will require careful running-in.