1970 Porsche 911T 2.2-Litre Coupé

Footnotes

Destined for the US market, this Porsche 911 remained there until it was brought to Europe (through Netherlands and Germany) and then in 2015 to the Czech Republic where it was fully restored by the current owner, including conversion to European specification. The rebuild took approximately 36 months to complete. The odometer was zeroed at time of restoration (the previous recorded total was 52,755 miles).

The entire project was carried out with an 'open chequebook', with emphasis placed on quality and originality. Virtually the entire body has been restored by a master metalworker. The body restoration alone took almost one year, as practically every single piece of sheet metal required expert attention. The emphasis was always on the use of minimal filler. The body was then completely repainted in Porsche Burgundy Red and the finish is excellent. The chrome is high-gloss and without damage.

The entire interior and boot have been restored. The original upholstery was replaced by black leather with original textile fabric and completely re-trimmed, likewise the door panels. The carpeting was redone according to the original design, colour-matched to the interior. The car has a Blaupunkt Nürnberg radio (professionally restored). The dashboard instruments have been restored to original condition, while the restored steering wheel is original also. The restored safety belts are not installed (with the exception of the right rear) but come with the car.

According to the Porsche data card, engine number '6108867' is original to the car. During restoration, the engine was dismantled and rebuilt with numerous new parts, including the timing chain, bearings, piston and piston rings. The engine was tuned on a dynamometer and is clean, dry and showing excellent throttle response. The entire braking system has been overhauled and any worn parts renewed.

The project's emphasis has been on obtaining original parts from specialists in Europe and the USA, or original parts for restoration from suppliers worldwide. There is an album of over 1,000 photographs documenting the restoration and a folder containing all bills relating to purchased parts and materials.

Since completion, the Porsche has formed part of the owner's classic car collection and has been thoroughly maintained and regularly driven in order to keep everything in working order. The car was serviced on 11th September 2022 and a test drive successfully completed.