Vehicle Description
1972 Porsche 911T MFI Targa
• VIN 9112110866
• Engine No. 6122099 - Matching
• Gearbox No. 7324491 - Matching
• Completed in January 1972
• E Series- Produced from August 1971 - July 1972
• No. 866 of 1,821 911T Targas produced in 1972
An amazing example of a 911T one-year-only external oil fill on the
passenger side rear fender, the first year of the 2.4-liter engine
with Mechanical Fuel Injection, and the improved 5-speed type 915
transmission. Finished in its original color combination of
Tangerine (23) over Black leatherette interior. According to the
Certificate of Authenticity, it was equipment with Comfort
Equipment, Blaupunkt Frankfurt AM/FM radio, Stabilizers - Front and
Rear, Light Metal Wheels 6" x 15" with 185 70 15 tires, Tinted
Glass All Around, A/C and U.S. Equipment.
A recent cosmetic restoration was done, and the paintwork is in
remarkable condition with perfect gaps and panel fit. The aluminum
trim, brightwork, factory glass, and rubber seals are all like new.
The stainless-steel Targa bar is pristine and the Targa top fits
perfectly with a new headliner. The 5.5" x 15" Fuch alloy wheels
have been refinished and fitted to new Pirelli Cinturato CN36 185
70 VR15 tires date coded 2021. The undercarriage has been
incredibly well preserved with no signs of rust.
According to the past owner, the vehicle was originally owned by
Mr. Reno, who drove the 911 sparingly until Mr. Brenner purchased
the 911T as a graduation present for acquiring his degree in
Administration. Mr. Brenner's ownership is recorded through various
invoices over three decades from 1988-2017. On June 9, 2011, at
24,002 miles, Classic Import Repair, Inc. was commissioned to
remove the engine and do a complete rebuild. After the engine was
disassembled and inspected, the crankshaft and camshafts were
determined to be in excellent condition. The cylinder heads were
sent out to be inspected and new valves were installed. The pistons
and cylinders were in excellent condition, the cylinders were honed
and new piston rings were installed. The updated Carrera oil-fed
chain tensioners were also installed. The timing chains and rails
were replaced, and the engine was assembled with new gaskets and
seals. The transmission was disassembled, the stack, synchros, and
bearing were inspected, and new seals and gaskets were installed.
The flywheel was machined and balanced with a new clutch assembly
and new shifter bushings were installed. Lastly, the braking,
electrical, and suspension components were inspected and serviced.
After all the work was completed, Mr. Brenner enjoyed the
drive.
On September 18, 2018, the 911T was sold to the 3rd owner, who had
a complete cosmetic restoration done over several years. A paint
specialist in North Dakota completely disassembled the vehicle,
stripped the chassis to bare metal, prepped the body, and painted
the 911 in its original factory color of Tangerine. All new
components were purchased from Stoddard, Sierra Madre Collection,
and Pelican Parts. The upholstery was done by Classic 9 Leather in
Dearborn Heights, Michigan including the front and rear seats, door
panels, rear panels, a new dash, and German carpets. A year later
in October of 2019, the exterior and interior were completed.
For the mechanical work, the 911 was sent to the air-cooled
specialists, Auto Edge, in Mahtomedi, Minnesota, and was given a
thorough inspection. Over $16,000 was spent on a full engine out
service including a valve adjustment, oil and filter service, new
distributor cap, rotor, ignition wires, ignition coil, and motor
mounts. The engine tin was removed and sent out to be powder coated
along with the suspension components. The differential side
bearings, main fuel line, and clutch cable were all replaced. The
alternator was sent out to be rebuilt, two new batteries were
installed, and the ride height was lowered to European spec.
Mechanically, the matching 2.4-liter flat-six MFI - Mechanical Fuel
Injection engine (type 911/51) produces 130hp and runs phenomenally
with a smooth-shifting manual 5-speed transmission (type 915) and
four-wheel disc braking system. Complete with spare wheel, jack,
tool kit, owner manual, and 34 years of service records. A very
rare opportunity to acquire a well-documented, one-year-only
external oil fill, 911T in amazing condition!
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 911s were prone to oversteer when driven at the limit and
could easily spin in the hands of an inexperienced driver. 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 the 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.