But needless to say, it can be restored to its original specification rather easily. On the flip side, the 911 is missing its original Fuchs wheels (but it still has the spare), while the flat decklid has a whale-tail-style unit over it. The engine compartment also seems to be complete and original, but the flat-six no longer runs. And check out how nice that interior is, with almost pristine upholstery. Sure, the paint has seen better days and most body panels show noticeable chips and scratches, but it's far from bad given that this sports car is almost 50 years old. Once completed, the process revealed a classic that's actually in very good condition. So the owner took it almost immediately to "WD Detailing" for thorough cleaning inside and out. Like any car locked up in improper storage, the 911 Targa was coated with a thick layer of dust. And it wasn't driven all that much before that, as the odo shows only 26,000 miles (41,843 km). Parked next to a couple of old tractors for all this time, it was eventually sold when the owner passed away. However, the entry-level model also had MFI in the United States, hence the slightly higher power rating.Ī rare Targa version, this 911 spent a whopping 22 years off the road. Just like the S, the E featured mechanical fuel injection, while the T retained a carburetor. It was slotted right between the T, rated at 130 horsepower (140 horses in the U.S.), and the range-topping S, fitted with a 190-horsepower flat-six. This one's a 911E, which was rated at 165 horsepower when it left the assembly line. There was an entry-level T model, a mid-range E version, and a top-of-the-line S variant. The 911 lineup consisted of three trim levels at the time. A replacement for the 2.2-liter unit introduced in 1969, the 2.4-liter was offered from 1971 to 1973.
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Saved by YouTube's "Superish Mario," this 1973 911 comes from the E and F series era when Porsche equipped its sports cars with a 2.4-liter flat-six (not including the RS, which came with a 2.7-liter).