1972 Porsche 911T 2.4 litre Targa 'Oel Klappe'
Entered from the Cambrian Collection

Registration No: CTV 511K
Chassis No: 9112511486
MOT: Exempt

• Among the last E-Series 'Oel Klappe' Targa models made (production ceased at 1523)
• A stalled restoration project which appears substantially complete but requires finishing
• UK registered since 1982 but thought to have begun life in mainland Europe
• A rare and desirable pre-impact bumper 911

A rival to the Ferrari Dino 246 GT in period, Porsche thoroughly reworked its 911 range 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 also benefited from revised rear suspension mountings which improved roadholding over imperfect road surfaces. Labelled internally as the ‘E-Series’, the 2.4 litre models produced during the 1972-model year (August 1971 – July 1972) further boasted a more centrally located dry sump oil tank which in turn necessitated the fitment of an external flap to facilitate filling. Christened the ‘Oel Klappe’, its location towards the top of a B-post is alleged to have prompted unwitting petrol station attendants to pump fuel into the oil tank with predictably serious consequences. Thus, for the ‘F-Series’ and subsequent 911 derivatives Porsche repositioned the oil tank aftwards to ensure it could only be topped up from within the engine bay. Perceived as a design flaw when new, the rarity of surviving ‘Oel Klappe’ examples means that they are particularly sought after today. Typically carburettor-fed, the 911 T boasted some 130bhp / 145lbft of torque and was reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 7.6 seconds and 128mph.

One of just 1,963 so-called ‘RoW’ (Rest of the World) 911 T Targas made during the 1972 model year, chassis 9112511486 is believed but not warranted to retain its original, Zenith carburettor fed 2.4 litre engine (number 6522794). Thought to have begun life on mainland Europe, the Porsche was first UK road registered on 16^th December 1982. Undergoing a colour change from White to Blue some fifteen years later, it is also understood to have been converted from left- to right-hand drive. The subject of extensive recent restoration work, it joined the Cambrian Collection as the result of a legal dispute. Substantially complete, at least in terms of its major components, ‘CTV 511K’ requires finishing off but offers a new owner the opportunity to put his / her stamp on the project.

The Cambrian Collection

An engineer by profession, the owner of the Cambrian Collection counts Classic Car and Classic Boat restoration companies among his commercial interests. Keen to demonstrate the breadth of his team’s skills, many of the vehicles within the collection were used as mobile showcases and refurbished over a protracted period. Some have yet to be fully run-in / debugged but all are indicative of a love of motorised transport. No prizes for guessing that Blue and open-top motoring are decided preferences! A desire to reprofile and slim down the Cambrian Collection is the reason for sale.

For more information, please contact:
Damian Jones
damian.jones@handh.co.uk
07855 493737