This is a preservation class 911 able to be shown at the Porsche Parade. Amazing overall condition and a super straight body with a perfect fit and finish. The undercarriage is 100% original, solid and rust free with no accident damage. The paintwork is stunning and is 80% original. The interior is like new and is ALL original, with a perfect dash, speaker grill, door pockets, carpets, seats, and headliner; it is very rare to find such an original example!
After 48 years it was time for EC to do a reseal. The engine and transmission were removed, and all the original hardware came apart for the first time in almost five decades. The engine and transmission were cleaned and degreased. The transmission was disassembled and inspected with any worn items being replaced, including a retainer plate and bearings. Following this, the transmission was reassembled with all new seals and gaskets. The engine was disassembled down to the long block, all the gaskets and seals were replaced on the following; cam seals, thermostat O-rings, breather gaskets, intermediate shaft gaskets, front and rear crank seals, timing chain box covers, and valve covers. The Carrera oil chain tension upgrade has been installed, along with a valve adjustment, new spark plugs, intake gaskets, and a new oil return line also have been installed. The MFI pump was resealed as well and a new clutch, pressure plate, and throw-out bearing were put in.
This 911 is a time warp and is a pleasure to drive! Mechanically, the matching 2.4-liter engine, producing 130HP, runs excellent with a smooth-shifting 915 manual 5-speed transmission and four-wheel disc braking system. Complete with a tool kit, jack, spare, owner’s manual, dealer supplements, original maintenance record booklet, and complete record of ownership from date of purchase. European Collectibles is proud to offer this stunning example once again, a very rare opportunity to acquire an original one-year-only external oil-fill 911T Sunroof Coupe.
History of the 1972 911: First-year of the 2.4 liter 911 with a newer, stronger transmission, identified by its Porsche type number 915. Derived from the transmission in the Porsche 908 race car, the 915 did away with the 901/911 transmission’s “dog-leg” style first gear arrangement, opting for a traditional H pattern with first gear up to the left, second gear underneath first, etc.
In 1972, a tremendous effort was made to improve the handling of the 911. Due to the 911’s unusual engine placement (rear-mounted, with most of the vehicle’s weight concentrated over the rear axle), early 911’s were prone to oversteer when driven at the limit and could easily spin in the hands of an inexperienced driver. In an attempt to remedy this, Porsche relocated the oil tank from its position behind the right rear wheel to in front of it. This had the effect of moving the weight of almost 8.5 L (9 US quarts) of oil from outside the wheelbase to inside, improving weight distribution and thus, handling. To facilitate filling of the oil tank, Porsche installed an oil filler door (much like the fuel filler door on the left front fender) on the right rear quarter panel. Unfortunately, this unique design was scrapped after only one year, some say because inattentive gas station attendants were putting gas in the oil tank. The oil tank was subsequently relocated to its original position for the model year 1973 and remained there until it was relocated within the wheelbase for the 964 models.
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