1971 - Porsche 911 2.2L T Targa - Lot 10

1971 - Porsche 911 2.2L T Targa The legendary, timeless 911, in its iconic convertible body! French registration Chassis no. 9111111208 Engine n°911/03-6111485 Gearbox n°911/01-7114639 - C-series 911 T, 1971 model year, 3476 units produced worldwide - 125 hp 2.2L carburettor version with optional 5-speed gearbox - Delivered new in Italy, then through Belgium before arriving in France in 2016 - Repainted in a timeless grey instead of the light ivory factory finish - Original engine and gearbox, optional Fuchs wheels and 15 mm stabilizer bars - Rebuilt in 2024, multiple recent works, 13,850 kms on the odometer with up-to-date CT 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. Then came the T for Touring, a less expensive version equipped with a deflated 110 hp engine. These two versions were backed up 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 T version with a 2.2L displacement (type 911/03 engine), renowned for its lightness and robust, efficient twin-barrel Zenith carburetors, in its iconic Targa version. It also features an optional 5-speed gearbox (type 911/01). According to the accompanying Porsche factory description, this model was also delivered with the option of Fuchs wheels and 15 mm stabilizer bars. This is a 1971 C-series car, delivered to its first owner on November 30, 1970 in Italy, and one of only 3,476 911 T Targas produced worldwide that year. After spending most of its life in sunny Italy, the car moved to Belgium, where it was first registered in 2003 but did not run much, before finally being imported to France in 2016, where it was stored for several years by its last owner. It was in 2024 that the last owner decided to put the car back on the road, and carried out a number of works, including a general overhaul to replace the spark plugs, clean the carburetors, adjust the valve clearances, overhaul the brakes, replace the alternator, clutch, shock absorbers and tires, as well as repairing the odometer and refurbishing the Targa roof lining. Bodywork was also carried out, with part of the floorboards replaced and the wheel arches reworked, in addition to painting the entire front compartment. Details of the main work carried out can be found in the invoice file. Initially in light ivory, this 911 was repainted in an elegant light grey many years ago, which blends perfectly with the gold lettering typical of this series, while on this occasion a 2.7L RS plus spoiler was added.