Why I like the 72 911 the most?

[Longballa]

So, I get asked this question quite a bit so I thought I'd just list the reasons why here. I'm not trying to start a debate just listing my reasons. I know you all have your reasons why you like the other years maybe even better. So, here it goes.

1. The oil tank location. This is pretty obvious as it's the most unique feature for the 72. Better weight distribution to move the tank forward. The fill location through the right rear quarter panel is a cool feature.

2. The new for 72 S front bumper. Looks great and improved high speed down force.

3. Silver trim lenses and chrome horn grills. Even though I like the black engine lid grill and letters on the lid I that the fact that the 72 retained the silver trim lenses and horn grills.

4. 915 transmission. I like a well set up 915 box. It can handle more HP and torque. I'm more used to the shift pattern.

5. 2.4L engine. More HP and torque. Very easy to upgrade to a 2.7RS engine.

6.Interior changes. I like the German vinyl on the dash trim and door panels. In 72 they went away from the basket weave.

7. Easy upgrade to rear aluminum trailing arms. 74-77 aluminum trailing arms are a bolt on upgrade.

8. Some of the very first early prototype 73RS and RSR's were built on a 72 tub.

9. The factory built 72ST's. Just the ultimate 911 to me.

So, anyway that's some of the reasons it's my favorite year.

[myflat6]

I also like the '72 - but I am biased My '72 is an early one -- July '71, so it has some carryovers from the '71 model year - including basket weave. Wonder when that changed over?

[Longballa]

I had 9112300023 also manufactured in July. No basket weave. What's your vin#?

[myflat6]

I had 9112300023 also manufactured in July. No basket weave. What's your vin#?

My VIN is 0228. My car also has the earlier Engine Bay Relay Panel Cover and Door Check Strap Pins. It also had the earlier style crossover oil line (from motor to reservoir) that was all rubber and ran over the top of the motor/transaxle -- not the type with the solid metal section that runs under the motor. When I restored my car, parts were date coded 4/71-7/71. My car is a T if that makes any difference.

[Biancaneve]

Following

[NZVW]

to add to Longballa's list

10. Flag Mirror.

Please excuse the horn grill fitment,, I removed the Thru Grill Hella 118 lights due to the amount of gravel road driving I do.




Gravel Dust n Muck

[BOYER73S]

So, I get asked this question quite a bit so I thought I'd just list the reasons why here. I'm not trying to start a debate just listing my reasons. I know you all have your reasons why you like the other years maybe even better. So, here it goes.

1. The oil tank location. This is pretty obvious as it's the most unique feature for the 72. Better weight distribution to move the tank forward. The fill location through the right rear quarter panel is a cool feature.

2. The new for 72 S front bumper. Looks great and improved high speed down force.

3. Silver trim lenses and chrome horn grills. Even though I like the black engine lid grill and letters on the lid I that the fact that the 72 retained the silver trim lenses and horn grills.

4. 915 transmission. I like a well set up 915 box. It can handle more HP and torque. I'm more used to the shift pattern.

5. 2.4L engine. More HP and torque. Very easy to upgrade to a 2.7RS engine.

6.Interior changes. I like the German vinyl on the dash trim and door panels. In 72 they went away from the basket weave.

7. Easy upgrade to rear aluminum trailing arms. 74-77 aluminum trailing arms are a bolt on upgrade.

8. Some of the very first early prototype 73RS and RSR's were built on a 72 tub.

9. The factory built 72ST's. Just the ultimate 911 to me.

So, anyway that's some of the reasons it's my favorite year.

I concur with most of those reasons Scott which is why I have 2 x 72's and my ST rep built on a 72 all in cool colours for the time light yellow, tangerine and Viper Green.