Vehicle Description
Chassis No. 9113111238
Engine No. 6133618
In 1973, Porsche closed several chapters in its history, though few
recognized it at the time. The iconic 911 was set for its first
major overhaul since its 1964 debut, with the 1974 models
introducing larger impact bumpers, a refreshed interior, and
marking the end of the sleek "long-hood" design and a palette of 27
standard and optional colors. Amid Porsche's tradition of
incremental updates, January 1973 saw the debut of the 2.4-liter
911 T with Bosch K-Jetronic (CIS) fuel injection. Known as the
1973.5 models, these U.S.-bound 911 Ts featured the torquier
CIS-equipped Type 911/91 engine, which would become standard across
the U.S. model range the following year.
Produced in February of 1973, this U.S.-market 1973.5 911 T Coupe
left Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen finished in the rare optional shade of
Metallic Green (230) with a Black kunstleder interior that features
the spectacular Pepita cloth seat inserts. According to its
accompanying Porsche-issued Certificate of Authenticity, the car
left Germany with a bevy of additional options. Koni shock
absorbers, air conditioning, 6x15-inch forged Fuchs wheels, front
and rear anti-roll bars, and tinted glass all around all feature on
the options sheet. So too does the Comfort Equipment package that
included aluminum door sills, 911 S-type exterior trim, chrome
rocker panels, 911 S-type instrumentation, and a leather-covered
steering wheel among other items. Perhaps most important is the
famous Targa body style, that offers the open-air sport car
experience that the model is so famous for.
According to the original stamped service booklet that accompanies
the likely special-ordered car, it was delivered to James Bianco of
Glenview, Illinois, on 7 April 1973. The initial servicing took
place at Porsche-Audi of the Palms and later Scala-O'Brien
Porsche-Audi back in Chicago by 1974. The car is reported to have
been retained but the original owner for several decades. In 2017,
the car received a photo-documented glass-out repaint in its
original shade of Metallic Green and a refresh of the interior
upholstery. Furthermore, in 2018, the Targa underwent a mechanical
refurbishment of its matching-numbers engine and five-speed
transmission by Carrera Car Shop of Huntington Station, New York.
Invoices for the rebuilds are on file and available for review.
Later in 2020, the car found a new caretaker and today the car
features a mere 34,697 miles that are believed to be original and
are commensurate with the condition of the car. It is offered with
its original owner's manual, service book, tools, and Certificate
of Authenticity confirming its matching-numbers status.
