1973 - Porsche 911 2.4L T Targa - Lot 29

1973 - Porsche 911 2.4L T Targa The legendary 911 in its iconic convertible body style French registration Chassis no. 9113111741 Engine n°911/91-6134801 - Timeless classic 911, a popular all-rounder - 140 hp 2.4L fuel-injected version with 5-speed gearbox - Original mechanical kit and extensive history file - American car arrived in France in 2006 and has just been restored - Elegant configuration, only a few minor details to be completed for perfection - 9950 miles on the odometer, original service book, tools and spare keys Is there a more legendary car than the 911? Introduced in 1963, the replacement for the Porsche 356 was an immediate success. The car's design was unique, its styling immediately recognizable, and its build quality above many standards. The recipe never changed, and the 911 enjoyed an exceptionally long career, still in production today. Initially identified internally as project 901, it was eventually marketed as 911 to avoid any legal problems with Peugeot. The overall architecture of the 356 with its rear overhang engine was retained, but the engine was now a 2-liter flat-six. In response to the popularity of the 911, Porsche expanded its range with several variants. The first was the Sport or S version, with 160 hp. Next came the T for Touring, a less expensive version equipped with a deflated 110 hp engine. These two versions were joined by the 130-hp 911, which became the Luxus, or L. In 1968, it received Bosch mechanical fuel injection and was renamed 911 E, for "Einspritz", or injection in Goethe's language. Displacement was increased from 2 liters to 2.2 liters in 1969, resulting in an increase in power to 125 hp for the 911 T, 155 hp for the 911 E and 180 hp for the 911 S. In practice, the T and E versions are quite similar, and the increase in displacement to 2.2L in 1969 mainly benefits the T version. Smoother at low revs and with improved torque, its engine, fed by two carburetors of proven efficiency, offered unbeatable performance/price ratios. In 1972, with a further increase in displacement to 2341 cm3, the 911 took another step forward, benefiting the three T, E and S versions. These different versions of the 911, more or less well equipped, are all available with the Targa bodywork that is inseparable from the Porsche brand. The Porsche 911 presented here is a version often referred to as "T/E", since it is a 911 2.4L T (engine type 911/91) of American origin, a model that already benefited from fuel injection, in this case Bosch K Jetronic, in its iconic Targa version. It also features a 5-speed gearbox (type 915/02). This is a 1973 E-series car, delivered to its first owner on June 29, 1973 in California, and one of only 781 911 T Targas produced for the USA that year. According to the comprehensive history file that accompanies it, which even includes the original service booklet, it had very few owners in the USA, again in California, before arriving in France in the mid-2000s. Since then, it has continued to run and be serviced regularly. Nevertheless, its current owner has decided to give it a general overhaul. In 2023, the bodywork was rebuilt and a new Silber metallic varnish was applied in place of the original Light Yellow. The upholstery in black imitation leather and houndstooth fabric, as well as the dashboard cap, were also redone. The original powertrain has also been overhauled. Details of the work carried out can be found in the invoice file. With 9950 miles on the odometer, modified to kilometers, this classic 911 is in optimal condition and runs smoothly. The 911 is unquestionably one of those cars that have left their mark on automotive history, and our example therefore represents an excellent opportunity to gain access to the first generation, undoubtedly the most emblematic, especially in its convertible bodywork and an attractive version at a reasonable price. It also represents a sound investment: first-generation 911s are cars whose value will not depreciate as reliable, high-performance classics.