I like the space-saver spare tire which indicates a larger fuel tank?
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Bring-a-Trailer Auction
1973.5 Porsche 2.4L CIS 911T Targa
VIN: 9113111182
Engine: 6133433
Trans: 7335962
Color: Oxford Blue/Black
Mileage: 168,377
Auction Estimate: -
Sold for: US$44,000 (8/17/17)
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BaT Description:
This 1973.5 Porsche 911T Targa has been with the seller for 38 years and retains its numbers-matching 2.4L flat-six and factory sport seats. These half-year models were the final longhoods to appear before the 1974 introduction of the impact bumper 911, and they feature extended rubber bumperettes as well as Bosch CIS injection. This California blue-plate example was sold new in Santa Cruz and spent time in San Jose and Santa Barbara with the seller, who became its second owner after purchasing it in 1979. Described as a largely stock driver with some cosmetic needs, it is sold with a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, records since 1993, and a clean California title.
A partial repaint in original Oxford Blue took place in the early 1980s, with varying levels of fading indicating the respective ages of the two finishes. The car has been garaged or covered since 1979, and the rust in a lower corner of the driver’s door has reportedly remained visually unchanged for the past 20 years. Further body issues include a damaged lower front valance and cracking on the rear license plate panel. Stock US-market headlights are retained along with factory badging.
Original Fuchs wheels wear a faded black inner finish and are mounted with Yokohama AVS tires. The removable targa roof panel was fitted with an aftermarket vinyl cover in 2004, while other trim is showing its age according to the seller. The car wears a California blue license plate in the rear, and the front plate is unmounted but included separately.
Factory sport seats were reupholstered in full black leatherette in 2010, omitting their original houndstooth inserts. A set of dash cracks have reportedly been present since the seller’s 1979 purchase, and carpets show several areas of wear. Instrumentation is said to work well aside from the clock, which loses a few minutes per day. Just over 68k miles are shown on the 5-digit odometer, with total mileage at 168k according to the seller. The original Blaupunkt radio was replaced in 1990 with another Blaupunkt cassette player, and subwoofer leads are visible in the rear parcel area.
The numbers-matching 2.4L flat-six retains its Bosch CIS fuel injection and is said to be stock aside from an aftermarket pop-off valve. Shifting is via a 5-speed manual gearbox that is also said to be original, though its number stamp has been scraped off due to periodic contact with the road. An engine and transmission rebuild were reportedly carried out in 1992 at 98k miles by Ken’s Porsche Technique (now Ken’s Sportech) in Campbell, California.
The front cargo area retains a factory jack and tool roll. The car has been driven approximately 100k miles by the seller over nearly four decades, including 2,000 during the last five years.
Underbody photos show the general condition of the drivetrain as well as the floors and wheel wells, which are said to be in good condition with intact undercoating. The delaminated original fuel tank was replaced with a fresher item from a 1979 car during the 1990s engine work. A July 2017 service included a throttle cable repair and lubrication of the steering column linkage. The Porsche CoA confirms the original color and engine number, as well as the factory sport seats, Fuchs wheels, and other options. A matching engine stamp is pictured. The sale includes the original owner’s manual and a maintenance booklet noting the car was approved for sale in California. Service records date back to 1993, while those prior were lost in a housing move, including those from the 1992 engine and transmission work.
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