Vehicle Description
1970 Porsche 911T Targa
"And for the first time there was a sharp schism between the
Porsche offerings for the United States and those for Germany and
the rest of the world. The potent 911S, continuing as strong as
ever, was not sold in America. The earlier 911 was, (except in the
United States), simply redesignated the 911L, for Luxus, meaning
luxury. It occupied the next step in the price and performance
ladder below the 911S. Between the 911L and the 912 a new version
of the Porsche six was introduced: the 911T." Excerpted from
'Porsche - Excellence was Expected, 1977, Karl Ludvigsen'
For consignment, a 1970 Porsche 911T with a title verified 91,446
actual miles, fully restored and per our consignor, originally a
California car.
Exterior
Irish Green adorns this 911 with its uniquely Porsche profile,
raised single headlights and sloping, short back. The removable
Targa top is bordered by the brushed aluminum arch B-pillar
characteristic of the Targa model, with vertical vents and Targa
emblems in gold script. Flawless features on the rear included the
grille, emblems, chrome bumperettes, and taillight lenses. Turn
signals, front and rear wrap around the car affording views from
the sides. The front hood features a subtle cove that becomes
deeper as it grows close to the cowl, while the Porsche crest rides
proudly on the nose. 15-inch Fuchs wheels have their epic presence
on the car and all brightwork is in fantastic condition. The
restoration is excellent, and we could not find glaring flaws on
the exterior.
Interior
Saddle door cards flow smoothly between the black header and
hardware on the inner doors, presenting cleanly. The bucket seats
are finished in saddle leather with cloth houndstooth inserts
consisting of black and green striping, while the rear 2+2 fold
down seats are dressed in pleated saddle leather. A black lined
wood steering wheel with four side facing spokes lead to the
splendid dashboard, replete with black faced VDO gauges with bright
red needles. The padded dash cover conforms to the gauge cluster,
then trails right to cover the passenger side. In the textured
plastic center we find the vent controls, a Blaupunkt AM/FM radio,
and the glove box. The floor mounted shifter is simple and all
business, surrounded by fine saddle carpet in loose fitting mats.
The frunk is completely covered with a gray flannel mat and shows a
touch of usage.
Drivetrain
Porsche's infamous 2.2 liter flat 6 cylinder engine presentsas
nearly pristine like under the rear hatch. It's fueled by six
1-barrel Zenith carburetors and is rated at 125 horsepower. Power
is kept at the rear where a final drive ratio of 4.429 is housed,
and power is reigned in by disc brakes on all four wheels.
Undercarriage
The underside shows more akin to driver quality but still very
clean. About 80% of the underside is covered by a belly pan which
improves aerodynamics. Exhaust goes from headers into a stock style
muffler, then exits through a single fluted tail pipe. Suspension
consists of torsion bar up front and semi trailing arm and
transverse torsion bars in the rear.
Drive-Ability
The compact size and rear engine present a unique test loop
experience after a series of muscle cars and classic trucks. But a
welcome experience indeed as the air cooled Porsche 911 is among
the most iconic cars in the world. All six carbs delivered fuel and
that distinct exhaust note was released from the Porsche as we made
our way around the loop to find a pleasurable ride with very good
acceleration, outstanding handling, and reliable braking.
Dysfunctions include the clock which does not work, the top heater
slide is stuck, and the heater blower does not operate. Beyond
that, all other functions work as they should. While Classic Auto
Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of
our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working
at the time of your purchase.
There is no substitute. There's a reason Porsche was comfortable
adopting this tagline. Not only are their products made with
absolute quality, but they have a racing legacy that is hard to
beat, and a history of creating legends for the track and the
street. This fine example has been meticulously restored and is now
offered on consignment and ready for discerning buyers to go
green!
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collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate
controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8
acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic
and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the
I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit
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anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in
person.
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