Why I like the 72 911 the most?

[72targa]

pretty sure the black bumperettes were euro delivered cars. they are painted with a fairly thick paint...but probably not epoxy. I bought some years ago from Porsche and they came wrapped in 1973 German newspaper

Mine was sold first by Martin-Johnson P/A in Oakland, CA. Trying to find some good pics of mine.

[72targa]

For my own edification, do you have pictures of those bumpers Peter?

Not a great pic but I will look for others…

[camarilla]

Not a great pic but I will look for others…

Thank you. Interesting. Never seen those before

[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.

[BOYER73S]

That's a GREAT one for sure David ....

That was one of the cars used as a template for my replica except someone added plastic horn grilles to the Stone car during a resto as they were not there when delivered I don't believe.

[raspy2point2]

Just make sure you pump your own gas on the 72

[camarilla]

Just make sure you pump your own gas on the 72

Not an issue, can’t open it without opening the passenger door and even if, can’t fit your filler into the neck as it’s blocked by the dipstick ��

[NZVW]

Not an issue, can’t open it without opening the passenger door and even if, can’t fit your filler into the neck as it’s blocked by the dipstick ��

Always been my view as well but there will forever be those out there that give this as the reason why the oil tank placement was a 1 year only feature.

[acoupe]

What would the stock, no option wheels, be on a 72 911?

[frederik]

My T was delivered with steel 5.5” wheels. I believe for the E, 6” ATS and 6” Fuchs for the S.

I’m also convinced that the whole “fuel in oil filler opening” thing is an urban myth. It’s just about impossible to make that mistake. You’d need to have a driver who knows nothing about the car, ignore the OIL mark on the cap, and remove the dipstick to succeed doing this. My guess is that Porsche reverted for cost saving reasons.