1971 Porsche 911T Coupé

Highlights

• Prepared by an experienced early 911 enthusiast who has owned around a dozen examples
• History file with invoices dating back to the late 1970s
• Engine rebuilt in the mid-1980s with fewer than 25,000 miles covered since
• Described by the vendor as remarkably rust-free with no evidence of previous welding
• Now UK road registered: road tax and MOT exempt

The Appeal

1971 was an important year in the 911 story. It was to be the final year of the 2.2-litre engine in the long-wheelbase chassis, a combination that many air-cooled enthusiasts regard as one of the most engaging to drive. As the entry point to the 911 range, the T offered a lighter, more playful character than its S and E siblings, and today these cars are increasingly prized for their purity and usability.

This Burgundy example was imported from the USA in 2003 and has been on UK plates since. It was stripped to bare metal and repainted in its original colour by a previous long-term owner. The current owner, who has owned around a dozen early 911s over the past 25 years, purchased the car in early 2024 and has since gone through it thoroughly. Brakes, steering tie rods, fuel hoses, electrics and the engine have all received attention, while sympathetic period-style interior trim, including BF Torino reclining seats, RS-style lightweight door cards and a Nardi steering wheel, has refreshed the cabin. The engine, rebuilt in the mid-1980s with fewer than 25,000 miles covered since, is reported to start instantly and settle to an even idle. The main cosmetic shortcoming is micro-blistering in the paintwork caused by moisture during the respray, though this is said to be invisible from a few feet away.
A box file of invoices dating back to the late 1970s accompanies the car, adding welcome provenance to what the vendor describes as a very honest example.

Key Information

• Mileage: 52,000 miles indicated; the odometer has reportedly gone around the clock: estimated actual mileage ~152,000 miles
• Country of registration: United Kingdom (US import)
• Technical inspection status: MOT/road tax exempt
• Technical specs: 2.2-litre air-cooled flat-six, five-speed manual
• Paperwork: box file of invoices dating back to the late 1970s, including documentation of an engine rebuild in the mid-1980s

The Detail

• Front and rear brake callipers and pads replaced by the current owner
• Steering tie rods replaced
• Fuel hoses replaced with Cohline ethanol-resistant hose
• Engine serviced with new plugs, points, fresh oil and filter
• Weber 40 IDA carburettors professionally overhauled at a cost of approximately £600 shortly before the current owner's purchase
• Engine believed to be standard apart from K&N Watershield air filters and SSI stainless steel heat exchangers
• New Group 4 alloy wheels and new Continental tyres fitted
• Converted to a single 12v battery with a battery cut-out switch in the nearside battery box
• All wiring checked and cleaned, including fuse box connections
• New Euro-spec front lenses fitted
• BF Torino reclining seats and period-correct RS-style lightweight door cards with leather release straps fitted
• Nardi black leather steering wheel fitted
• Door top trims recovered and Perlon luggage compartment carpets fitted
• Talbot Berlin 'Green Dot' bullet mirror and silver 'Porsche' side scripts added
• Gauges cleaned and a 'clock delete' panel fitted
• Factory-fitted electric sunroof reported to work correctly
• Speedo occasionally sticks; a replacement VDO 150 mph speedo is included in the sale
• Micro-blistering present in the paintwork due to moisture during the bare-metal respray
• Only rust noted is a 1cm bubble between the offside front wheel arch and bumper
• No evidence of previous welding, per the vendor
• The vendor describes the exterior brightwork, glass and rubber seals as being in very good condition
• Panel fit and gaps described by the vendor as factory-correct

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