Chassis No. 9112300075

Engine No. 6320072

Transmission No. 320218

Porsche brought the first significant changes to the 911 model line in 1969, which now consisted of the 911 T, 911 E, and 911 S models. While all three were nearly indiscernible externally, the raspy exhaust note of the 911 S immediately identified it as the top model and the go-to choice for weekend racers. Offered as both a coupe and newly created Targa, the 911 S was initially equipped with the 2.0-liter flat-six with dual Weber 40 IDS carburetors, high compression aluminum pistons, and several other modifications resulting in an advertised 160 (SAE) horsepower – 30 more than the standard 1,991 cc engine from the year before. For 1972, the 911 S was made yet more powerful with the mechanically fuel-injected 2.4-liter "Type 911/02" engine sporting 190 horsepower, joined by a standard "Type 915" five-speed transmission, 6 x 15 inch forged Fuchs alloy wheels, and a front spoiler in all markets.

In addition to its added power, this left-hand-drive 911 S also boasts the one-year-only Ölklappe (external oil filter flap) as a 1972 model. The filter for the dry-sump oil tank was re-positioned to behind the passenger door for optimal weight distribution and hastily returned to its original position (as it was often mistaken for the fuel flap) in 1973 – the final year of the classic long-hood body style. Therefore, just 989 "Ölklappe" examples were built in 1972, making it among the most collectible variants of the long-hood 911 ever made. This particular 911 S, chassis number 9112300075, is made more collectible still as a matching-numbers example retaining its original engine and transmission, further bolstered by its impressive equipment including sports seats and aftermarket air conditioning. In recent years, the Coupe was renewed in its understated original livery of optional Silver Metallic over an interior featuring Black leather hides and sport seats by noted restorer Bob Diers and presents today in wonderful overall condition. This matching-numbers and uncommon one-year-only 911 variant would make a worthy addition to any collection of important Porsche models.