1973 Porsche 911 'E' Targa

The line-up for the 1972-73 Porsche 911 range consisted of the entry level 'T', the mid-range 'E' and the top specification 'S'. All were fitted with the new 2,341cc engine in various levels of tune. Both the 911E and the 911S had mechanical fuel injection (MFi) giving 165bhp and 190bhp respectively. The transmission was also redesigned to handle the extra power, the dog-leg first gear was dropped and this new gearbox was designated, internally, the 915. For the 1972 models, Porsche moved the engine oil tank forward to sit in front of the rear wheel line, as part of a number of small changes all designed to improve the front/rear weight distribution and reduce the notorious 'pendulum effect'.

This 1973, left-hand drive, 911E Targa was imported by the current owner in 2013 from the sunny state of Florida, USA. He intended to restore the car himself, however, too many projects and not enough time have meant the car has remained untouched. Not much is known of its early life in America but there is a letter from HMRC showing all taxes and duties have been paid. In addition, there is a Florida Certificate of Title supplied with the car.

Offered without reserve and sold strictly as seen, the car needs a complete restoration. The front and rear wings, boot lid, doors and replacement bonnet are all included. In addition, the car comes with a genuine 911 T 2.4 litre engine from 1973, but this is obviously not the original unit. An ideal project for the keen restorer, we would strongly advise pre-sale viewings to establish an accurate evaluation of this 911 E. Prospective bidders are welcome to contact the office for further details.