Chassis No. 9112300742
Engine No. 6321155
Transmission No. 325303
By 1972, many thought Porsche had reached the limits of the nine-year-old 911. Since its 1964 debut, the 911 gained a longer wheelbase, a 350-cc engine displacement increase, Bosch mechanical fuel injection, and a new Targa body style. These earliest 911s (1964–1973) are now celebrated for their pure design and metallic staccato exhaust note, epitomizing the era. While this period marked the end of the original 911’s evolution, it was only the beginning of Porsche’s ongoing innovation. Collectors value these early 911s as icons of unencumbered engineering and timeless automotive appeal.
According to its Porsche-issued Certificate of Authenticity, this matching numbers 1972 911 S Coupe was completed at the Porsche factory in striking Vipergrün sometimes known as Emerald or Kelly Green. 1972 911’s sport the one-year-only external oil filler door and are commonly referred to as Ölklappe. The top-of-the-line 911 S model with its mechanically fuel-injected 2.4-liter S-specification engine featured an additional 40 horsepower over the 911 T.
Chassis number 9112300742 was destined for the Italian market and optioned with a Black leatherette interior, tinted glass, and fitted with Dunlop tires. Of note is that the car was not optioned with an electric sliding sunroof reducing weight and adding just over an inch to in interior head room. Furthermore, the 911 S was equipped with an aerodynamic front spoiler, forged 15-inch Fuchs wheels, and Koni shock absorbers as standard.
Invoices billed to the consignor from 1999 through 2001 document a full rebuild of the 911/53 S-spec engine and 915 five-speed transmission by Mike Bruns Motorsports. While the mechanical fuel injection pump was sent to Gus Pfister at Pacific Fuel Injection, the engine was completely stripped and fitted with replacement S-ported cylinder heads, new pistons and cylinders, pressure-fed Carrera chain tensioners, 24 new head studs, valve guides, and more. Around the same time, the five-speed manual transmission received all-new synchros, shift sleeves, and first gear dog teeth before being reinstalled. A copy of the invoices for the work completed is hosted online and available for review.
After the restorative work, the car was sold in 2002 and then quickly reacquired by the consignor in 2004. Upon reacquisition, an email from the owner from those intervening years notes further work to the suspension, and a new windshield, dashboard, Bosch headlights, muffler, and more. Desirable enhancements to the original delivery specification include 7×15-inch Fuchs wheels and sport seats trimmed in Black leatherette. Sold from long-term 20-year ownership, this top-of-the-line 911 S Coupe is offered as a matching numbers example in its evocative early-1970s shade of Viper Green.
