Vehicle Description
1972 Porsche 911S
VIN: 9112301236
In 1972 the 911S was the Porsche's top-of-the-line road car. New
for 1972 was the larger 2.4-liter engine with Bosch fuel injection,
and the new and stronger Type 915 transmission derived from the
Porsche 908 racecar. It was a truly impressive sports car, with a
weight of only 2,250 pounds the 181 horsepower 911S could go 0-60
in seven seconds and hit a top speed of 143mph. Today it is one of
the most sought after Porsches.
This striking, tangerine 911S optioned with sport seats and a
5-speed transmission was completed at the Porsche factory in April
of 1972. It would quickly make it way to the US and was purchased
soon after on May 19th 1972. The first owner, Earnest McGill of
Lincoln NE, is documented in the original Porsche Maintenance
Record book. Dealer maintenance stamps go all the way from new to
April 1980 at 43,117 miles.
The car would go through a series of collectors over the years,
with one that would own the car twice. During his first ownership
in 1990 he would have 901 Shop in Pompano Beach, Florida do a
complete mechanical restoration on the very original car that
included rebuilding the engine, transmission, shocks, brakes,
steering, and the installation of a limited slip differential.
During his second ownership in 2007 he would have the engine
dynoed, and it would top out at an impressive 185hp and 154 lb/ft
of torque at the wheels.
Most recently the car was maintained at Willhoit Restoration in
Long Beach, CA. There the 911S would be serviced and receive a new
muffler, battery, and have the CDI box rebuilt.
This is an excellent example of a preservation class 911S.
Unmolested, never damaged, and with no corrosion, this car has only
received restoration as it was needed, and that work was done to an
extremely high standard. Evidence, research, and vehicle condition
indicates that the mileage of 87,810 is accurate. This 911S in
tantalizing Tangerine and riding on rare 7 inch Fuchs wheels would
make an exceptional addition to any collection. Ready to drive or
to show, you can't go wrong with one of Porsche's finest road cars,
the 911S 2.4.
