MarketPlace: 1972 Porsche 911T Targa
Vehicle Details
- Year: 1972
- Make: Porsche
- Model: 911T Targa
- VIN: 9112111519
- Mileage Shown: 51,812mi (TMU)
- Transmission: Manual
- Title Status: Registration
- Color: Bahia Red
- Seller Type: Dealer
- Dealer Fees: None
- Location: Westmount, QC H3Y 1B9
- Country: Canada
- Lot #: V-0058681-MP
A landmark year for the Porsche 911, 1972 marked the debut of the Type 915 transmission, an enlarged 2.4-liter engine, and the unique external oil filler lid (Ölklappe), which is exclusive to the model year and highly sought after among collectors. This 1972 Porsche 911T Targa was refinished in Bahia Red over black upholstery and features an upgraded ANSA exhaust system. A California car from 1972 until 1998, it was acquired by the current owner in 2016 and is now being offered for auction by the selling dealer out of Canada. Click here to view the previous PCARMARKET listing.
Referred to as an “Ölklappe,” this 1972 example offers an external oil filler lid mounted behind the passenger door on the rear quarter panel. This example was reportedly refinished in Bahia Red from its original Olive (414) shade with a brushed stainless Targa bar and a black removable roof panel. Details include aluminum rocker and deco moldings, chrome trim, body-color headlight rings, a driver’s side mirror, and 15” Fuchs wheels. Additional images are provided in the gallery.
Inside, the cabin is appointed with black upholstery with corduroy centers and matching carpets. Features include a four-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel, manual roll-up windows, a custom wooden shift knob, and an upgraded Pioneer head unit. The seller notes that while the air conditioning unit remains beneath the dashboard, the compressor and lines have been removed.
Power comes from a replacement 2.4-liter flat-six engine sourced from a 1973 Porsche 911T, delivering up to 140 HP to the rear wheels through a 5-speed manual transmission. The engine is equipped with Weber carburetors and an aftermarket ANSA exhaust system. The seller highlights an oil change was performed, and the spark plugs, fuel tank, fuel lines, and fuel filter were replaced. Additional maintenance reportedly involved a valve adjustment, carburetor tuning, and replacement of the distributor cap and rotor, along with new ignition wires.
This sale will include a Canadian registration and a binder of maintenance records dating back to 1998.
The seller would like you to know: "This Ölklappe Targa has lived its first 26 years in Southern California and was owned by a University professor at USC who relocated to Canada in 1998. Car was only driven in the summertime since and was meticously maintained. Its second owner acquired it from the said professor and kept it from 2000 to 2016 before it was acquired by current dealer. It comes with a full binder of maintenance records, has a 100% rust free body, mechanicals that are 100% dry and is in a turn key condition with no outstanding maintenance necessary."
Comments (38)
@Antiqueguy Olive is a nice colour but just like Sepia brown, some love it and others not so much. Also It is one of those colors that were dated in the 1980s and 1990s when red was a very sought after color, so much so that it was called resale red. That explains the color change. Thankfully it was not forward dated with impact bumpers retro-fit and wide fenders and it has kept its long hood features. Whoever buys this car can easily revert back to olive as the car has no rust or body work needs.
I can’t believe someone repainted this car from a very rare olive color, to ugly Bahia red. What a shame.
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Last half hour on this auction. Please get in touch directly by hitting contact seller for any last minute question.
Thank you all for the bids GLWA
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@Rwhoutx In 1972 North American 911 T was indeed equipped with mechanical fuel injection, much like the E and the S.
Mechanical fuel injection required special knowledge to set right and rebuilding the Mechanical fuel pump was (and still is pricey). That led a lot of California car owners that were exempt from the emissions requirements to switch to carburetors for the ease of maintenance and the sweet induction sound. It was the case of this 911 which also received the Ansa exhaust system. A combination that creates a captivating unique mix with the 2.4 that is hard to replicate (watch the video of the engine revving)
Also the carburetors on this 911 are Webers, which tend to be the preference over their Zenith counterpart with wider parts accessibility.
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Looks like carburetors. Should this car have fuel injection?
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@Moritz Yes no problem, indoor and secure storage.
I’m out of the country till end July, any chance you can store the car till then so I can fly and drive it back to South Carolina beginning August?
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Welcome to the rerun of this 1972 911 Targa.
I am here to answer any questions or concerns, so please feel free to ask here or use the contact the seller option to write me directly
GLWA