Vehicle Description
1973 Porsche 911S Targa
• VIN 9113310337
• Completed November of 1972
• 326th built out of only 914 "911S" Targas
• F Series - Long hood
Delivered new by Autohaus Porsche-Audi in Charlotte, North Carolina
on February 13, 1973, to Lincoln Borough. Original color Silver
Metallic (color code 936) with a black interior. Extremely original
example with only one re-spray. The paint is in exceptional
condition with excellent panel fit & very good gaps. All original
floor pans and front suspension (rust free). The interior is
excellent condition with reupholstered front seats with leather
faces, new German carpets, leather-wrapped steering wheel, very
nice dash & excellent original door pockets. Factory flat 6" Fuch
alloy rims with BF Goodrich G Force Sport tires.
Mechanically this 911S runs and drives like a dream. The engine was
completely rebuilt 6,082 miles ago by Automobile Associates of
Canton Inc. in Canton, Connecticut. Reassembled to 2.7 RS spec with
the updated oil pump, upgraded oil bypass system, upgraded Carrera
chain tensioners, rebuilt MFI injection pump, regrind original S
cams, new piston & cylinder set, new main bearing set, new
connecting rods, new cylinder head studs, rebuild rocker arms &
polish shafts, valve job (reface & bevel 90mm, R&R 12 guides,
R&R exhaust studs & fly cut gasket area), Magnaflux crank,
align bore back to standard, and bore for 2.7-liter barrels. A very
powerful 2.4-liter engine with Mechanical Fuel Injection (MFI),
which produces over 190-horsepower, very smooth shifting 915 manual
5-speed transmission & four-wheel disc brakes. The 2.4-liter 911S
is very difficult to find & is one of the best early 911's to
drive. This 911S represents excellent value for its condition.
Complete with owners manual, Maintenance Requirements & Warranty
book 1973 models, Maintenance Record book confirming original
engine and the 1st and 2nd owners with service stamps. If you're
looking for a great driving early 911S Targa, look no further.
*The Porsche Classic Technical Certificate (CTC) has been
ordered.
History of the 2.4-litre / E and F series (1972-1973)
The 1972-1973 model years consisted of the same models of 911- the
entry-level T, the midrange E and the top of the line S. However,
all models got a new, larger 2,341 cc (2.341 L; 142.9 cu in)
engine. This is universally known as the "2.4L" engine, despite its
displacement being closer to 2.3 liters- perhaps to emphasize the
increase over the 2.2 L. The new power ratings for the T were 130
hp (97 kW), or 140 hp (104 kW) in the U.S., 165 hp (123 kW) for the
E and 190 hp (142 kW) for the S.
With the power and torque increases, the 2.4 L cars also got 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. Some say
this was because the dog-leg shift to second gear was inconvenient
for city driving, others say it was due to Porsche's desire to put
5th gear outside the main transmission housing where it could
easily be changed for different races.
911S models also gained a discreet spoiler under the front bumper
to improve high-speed stability. With a weight of only 1,050 kg
(2,310 lb), these models are often regarded as the best classic
mainstream 911s.