Description
Porsche's long-running 911 arrived in 1964, replacing the 356. The rear-engine layout was retained, but the 911 dropped the 356's VW-based suspension in favor of a more modern McPherson strut and wishbone principle. In its first incarnation, Porsche's air-cooled, single-overhead-cam six-cylinder displaced 1.991 cc and produced 130 hp; gradually enlarged and developed, it would eventually grow to over 3 liters with a power of 300 hp. The first of countless upgrades came in 1966 with the introduction of the 911S. Easily distinguished by its stylish Fuchs five-spoke alloy wheels, the 'S' had a heavily revised engine delivering 160bhp, the increased drive to increase top speed by 25km/h to 135km/h. An extended wheelbase introduced in 1969 improved the 911's handling and in 1970 the engine underwent the first of many expansions – up to 2,2 liters. The power of the S was then 180 hp, increasing to 190 hp with the introduction of the 2,4-liter engine in 1972.
This sporty Porsche 911E is one of the last examples offered in the last year of production for the desirable 911 with long hood and small bumper. These cars are considered by many to be the last of the pure, original version of the 911 design, and they accordingly benefit from all the upgrades made over the nearly decade-long model run. Completed at Porsche's Zuffenhausen factory in the spring of 1973, this 911E Targa was finished as it stands today, with the exterior finished in sinister black, the interior trimmed in brown leatherette. The new 911E was treated to a long list of optional equipment, including Fuchs alloy wheels, anti-roll bars mounted both front and rear, wheel arch mouldings, tinted glass, an engine compartment light, fog lights, antenna and the highly sought after sports seats. Ultimately, this Porsche was the first to be delivered to the American market.
The early history of the 911E remains unclear, but it is thought that the car returned to Germany sometime in the 911s, where it was owned by a pilot, possibly an American based in Germany at the time. In the late XNUMXs, the car was restored in Germany to the beautiful factory look it exudes today. The work carried out is neatly documented, recorded in a photo album in the accompanying file. The XNUMX later returned to the United States and the many subsequent PCA trophies and awards accumulated in the car's history file are testament to the ownership of an avid PCA Porsche collector.
Complete with user manuals and the Certificate of Authenticity issued by Porsche.
With seductive power, excellent handling and the pure, unmistakable look of the classic 911, the 2,4-litre cars are among the best to ever come out of Porsche's workshops.
