1973 Porsche 911T LWB

This 1973 Porsche 911 T Targa is a rare and matching numbers car presented in beautiful, ready-to-enjoy condition, benefitting from some mechanical and cosmetic refreshment. It is equipped with a carburettor-fed and air-cooled 2.4-litre flat-six engine, coupled to the upgraded Type 915 five-speed manual transmission developed from the 908 race car. Originally a UK-delivered right-hand drive early model Targa, this car was later exported to Australia, and is reported to have a rust-free body. It was in single ownership from 1994 to 2018, at which point it was purchased by the current owner. This 911 Targa is finished in Gemini Blue, over a period-correct black vinyl interior. The car features metal sill trim strips and chromed bumperettes, as well as a brushed metal roll bar and glass rear screen. It rides on 15-inch Fuchs alloy wheels. The car is reported to be a matching numbers example in its original factory specifications. Sold with the driver’s manual and a comprehensive file including service history and invoices dating back to 1994. Information suggests that the body was restored in 2010, and as you can see in the comprehensive image gallery, the car presents superbly. Its paintwork benefits from a prior respray and is in generally excellent condition. There are some minor stone chips on the rubber section of the front bumper and under the front lip of the bonnet. The Targa roof is in impressive re-trimmed condition, and the roll bar is also in very good order. The interior is in good shape. There is no major wear to the black vinyl seat covers, though there is a retouched blemish at the top of the outer bolster on the passenger seat. There is also some surface rust on the seat frames, but overall its cabin is still impressive for its age. Everything works as it should, with no known mechanical faults nor electrical issues. A roadworthiness test was completed on 1 October 2021, which the car passed without issue. In October 2021 Porsche specialist Weltmeister serviced that car at 31,800 miles. This was an engine oil and filter change, plus new spark plugs, brake fluid and a new battery. A safety check was carried out by Weltmeister at 30,800 miles in October 2018. The carburettor has also been reconditioned in the past three years, and the engine was previously rebuilt to its original specification. This right-hand drive 1973 Porsche 911 T 2.4 Targa is a rare classic sports car, from a time when the model was hitting its stride in its journey to becoming one of the world’s all-time great driver’s cars. Presented in lovely refurbished condition and benefiting from a prior rebuild of its original numbers-matching engine, this is a highly collectible 911 that is also ready to drive and enjoy. The description of this auction lot is, to the best of the seller's knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller, and performs a level of due diligence. However, bidders must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description, and conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to a bid. Please see our Terms and Conditions for full details. This vehicle’s VIN has been checked against the Australian Personal Property Securities Register, and there is no security interest or other registration kind logged against the serial number. This vehicle has been checked through the Austroads NEVDIS system, and there are no markers under the written-off or stolen databases.