2,341 SOHC Flat 6-Cylinders Engine
Bosch Mechanical Fuel Injection
190bhp at 6,500rpm
5-Speed Manual Transmission
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes

*Striking color combination silver with Red pepita insert
*1972 one year only featured with oil-filler
*Matching numbers engine, and gearbox
*Meticulously restored and documented by marque Expert
*Offered with Certificate of Authenticity, restoration file, books and tools

THE PORSCHE 911

Porsche developed a reputation early on for their surprising performance from their small displacement rear-engine sports and racing cars. These "giant killers" could outperform cars with much higher horsepower figures by making light cars with incredible handling. This combination gave Porsches their truly unique driving characteristics and solidified their dedicated following of Porsche enthusiasts.

Starting in 1964 with the original 911, Porsche has produced a line of six-cylinder rear-engine sportscars that could compete with much more powerful cars thanks to their low weight and superior handling. The 911 quickly became an icon of performance and handling, offering a driving experience unlike anything else. The 911 has continuously evolved into a more sophisticated, powerful, and capable driving machine, as well as a reliable and usable car.

1969 ushered in the first major changes to the iconic Porsche 911. Retaining the unique and successful rear engine layout as well as the same basic styling, the majority of the changes to the 911 were internal. Dimensionally, the rear track and wheelbase grew, while the overall length stayed the same as the earlier cars. Mechanical fuel injection debuted this year as well as in top-of-the-line 911S and the new 911E, and later in the 2.4-Liter 911T, or Touring. 911E received its name from Einspritzung, the German term for injection. Engine size increased from 2.0-Liters to 2.2-Liters, and finally in 1972, to 2.4-Liters, making it the final and fully evolved version of the original long-hood 911 model, arguably the most collectible version today.

Porsche added an open-top variant to the 911-model range for 1967 featuring a stainless steel-clad roll bar and removable roof panel. Commemorating Porsche's successive wins at the famous Sicilian Road race, the new model was termed "Targa", a term coined by other manufacturers since to describe this body configuration. The new 911 Targa was as close as Porsche came to 'wind in the hair' 911 motoring until the introduction of a full Cabriolet in the early 1980s.

THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

This stunning longhood 911 was sold new in its native Germany before migrating to Sweden in 1985. The car was then parked in 1987, where it remained for more than 20 years until bought by the seller.

Since restored to a very high standard, the car benefits from rebuilds of its matching-numbers engine and gearbox by noted Swedish Porsche specialist and ex-Kremer Porsche engine mechanic, Jaan Tolli.

According to the included Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, paint colors are true to the car's original spec. Note the external oil filler–a desirable, 1972-only feature. Auxiliary driving lights are another sought-after feature, and these are also correct to the car per the included COA.

Inside, oem Recaro sports seats have been tastefully finished in red leatherette with 'Pepita' houndstooth. The distinct four-spoke steering wheel is correct to the car, and factory-style finishes are found throughout, such as the fresh cadmium plating seen on door lock striker plates. Note also the cleanliness of various mechanical components as detailed in the full photo gallery.

The car retains its matching-numbers engine and gearbox with a rare and desirable factory limited-slip differential, both of which have been rebuilt by a specialist whose past work included rebuilding these components for actively raced 956s and 962s. According to the seller, only shakedown miles have been added since completion of restoration.