Vehicle Description
Chassis No. 9112300075
Engine No. 6320072
Transmission No. 320218
Porsche brought the first significant changes to the 911 model line
in 1969, which now consisted of the 911 T, 911 E, and 911 S models.
While all three were nearly indiscernible externally, the raspy
exhaust note of the 911 S immediately identified it as the top
model and the go-to choice for weekend racers. Offered as both a
coupe and newly created Targa, the 911 S was initially equipped
with the 2.0-liter flat-six with dual Weber 40 IDS carburetors,
high compression aluminum pistons, and several other modifications
resulting in an advertised 160 (SAE) horsepower - 30 more than the
standard 1,991 cc engine from the year before. For 1972, the 911 S
was made yet more powerful with the mechanically fuel-injected
2.4-liter "Type 911/02" engine sporting 190 horsepower, joined by a
standard "Type 915" five-speed transmission, 6 x 15 inch forged
Fuchs alloy wheels, and a front spoiler in all markets.
In addition to its added power, this left-hand-drive 911 S also
boasts the one-year-only �lklappe (external oil filter flap) as a
1972 model. The filter for the dry-sump oil tank was re-positioned
to behind the passenger door for optimal weight distribution and
hastily returned to its original position (as it was often mistaken
for the fuel flap) in 1973 - the final year of the classic
long-hood body style. Therefore, just 989 "�lklappe" examples were
built in 1972, making it among the most collectible variants of the
long-hood 911 ever made. This particular 911 S, chassis number
9112300075, is made more collectible still as a matching-numbers
example retaining its original engine and transmission, further
bolstered by its impressive equipment including sports seats and
aftermarket air conditioning. In recent years, the Coupe was
renewed in its understated original livery of optional Silver
Metallic over an interior featuring Black leather hides and sport
seats by noted restorer Bob Diers and presents today in wonderful
overall condition. This matching-numbers and uncommon one-year-only
911 variant would make a worthy addition to any collection of
important Porsche models.
