1972 PORSCHE 911 T 2.4 TARGA

KEY FACTS

• A superb example of the stylish classic sports car, benefitting from a nut-and-bolt restoration and with remarkably low mileage.
• Under the rear engine lid is the numbers-matching 2.4-litre flat-six with mechanical fuel injection, driven through a five-speed manual gearbox.
• The odometer displays just 27,877 miles from new.
• Currently located in New York, it was previously a lifelong Arizona car with just three previous keepers.
• The Certificate of Authenticity confirms that the car is finished in its original colors, and retains its original engine and transmission.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This 911 T 2.4 Targa was specified with Silver Metallic paintwork and black leather upholstery, as well as front and rear stabiliser bars, 15-inch forged Fuchs alloys, a retractable radio antenna and tinted glass.
• The car was treated to a complete ‘nut and bolt’ restoration between 2015 and 2016, when its paintwork was fully resprayed, the interior and Targa roof panel were retrimmed and the exterior brightwork was either replaced or re-plate.
• The headlights have been replaced with European specification items, but the original units will be included in the sale.
• Its original owner’s pack and tool roll will also be included, along with a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, a raft of maintenance invoices, various spare parts and the original specification sheet / window sticker.

CONDITION

• There is no known bodywork damage.
• The car has benefited from a full bare-metal respray, and its Silver Metallic paintwork is now in pristine condition.
• The exterior trim is also very smart, with the brightwork being replaced or re-chromed during the car’s restoration, while the Targa roof panel was retrimmed in black vinyl. A scratch can be seen on the rear driver’s-side rubber bumper trim.
• Inside, the retrimmed seats present superbly, and the switches and trim items are in great shape.
• No electrical issues have been detected.
• Records indicate that during the restoration, the engine was removed and re-sealed, and that the transmission was also thoroughly checked and re-sealed, along with replacement of the clutch.

SUMMARY

This Porsche 911 T 2.4 Targa is a great classic sports car, with very low mileage and a desirable factory specification. Benefitting from an extensive recent restoration, presents in superb condition throughout, and will surely delight any Porsche connoisseur.

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