Vehicle Description
This '72 911 S was originally owned by the founder of Gallo Salame,
Mr Ernie Gabiati of San Francisco. The 2nd and current owner
purchased it from Gabiati in 1986. At 82,669 miles in 1982, Mr
Gabiati enlisted Santa Cruz Independent Porsche to improve the
performance of the original motor. Displacement was increased from
2.4 to 2.8 liters with larger pistons and cylinders, compression
raised 10:1, some head work, 46mm Webers and Carrera 6 camshafts
which, all in, was estimated to give 250hp - quite an improvement
over the original 190hp
The mileage currently sits at 103,740, just over 20k miles since
the motor was built. It has been used sparingly the last decade and
a half but it was driven as intended by enthusiasts its whole life
and it isn't a show car. Various bumps and bruises are consistent
with age and some door dings have been accumulated over the years
from its garage mate. It had a half decent respray performed 30
years ago in the original silver. It is showing its age in spots.
It has a tape player and EQ sitting where the ashtray used to live,
again added in the 80s
Overall this is a time capsule of how a 911 S would have been
modified 3 decades ago. The C6 cams were removed and replaced with
the original S cams because the car wouldn't meet CA emissions. Now
that the car is smog exempt it would be great to see how it runs
with the C6 cams re-installed. Inside it sports a Momo steering
wheel and 10k RPM tachometer. TTG driving lights were added in the
70s or 80s and look very cool, RSR center exit muffler helps the
motor breathe. Pressure fed Carrera chain tensioners were a nice
upgrade. The heat has been deleted
It does not come with owners books. There is a binder with receipts
dating back to 1982 when the motor was built, one key, tool roll,
jack, lug wrench plus the spare Fuchs wheel and tire. The sunroof
works. The original 2.4 pistons and cylinders are included as well
as the C6 cams and a couple of boxes with miscellaneous small
parts, spark plugs, hood shocks, etc
