1971 911T Coupe

These days, we are used to Porsche increasing power with each subsequent model iteration to keep customers happy. But that first increase came in 1970 when they increased displacement from 2.0 liters to 2.2 liters to compete more effectively in racing because, for Porsche, racing was life.

Three variants of the 911 were offered at the time: the 911S with 180 bhp, the 911E with 155 bhp, and the 911T with 125 bhp. Other improvements to the car included a longer wheelbase, fully independent suspension, ventilated disc brakes, and Fuchs alloy wheels as standard on the T. However, the 2.2-liter cars were short-lived, as the 2.4-liter 911s replaced them for the 1972 model year.

Today’s Spotlight car is this 1971 911T Coupe finished in Albert Blue with a Black interior. As evident in the photo gallery, the Albert Blue paint shows some patina with signs of use, not abuse. Some small rock chips, scratches, and dings are seen around the car, and some corrosion is seen underneath. The interior includes a non-original sports steering wheel and shows some use, putting this in the “driver” category.

But drive it does! Out back, the 2.2-liter flat-six has been replaced by a 2.7-liter engine from a 1976 911S with Weber 40 IDA carburetors and (optional for the year) 5-speed transmission. The suspension has also been modified with Koni adjustable shocks, H&R adjustable sway bars, larger front and rear torsion bars, stiffer suspension bushings, and a front shock tower brace, making this an absolute blast to hurl down a back-country road.

Recent service work includes a reseal of the engine, a new fuel pump, rebuilt front and rear brake calipers in March 2021, and a new clutch in September 2023, completed by Sewickley Porsche. It is noted that the carbs could use a bit of a tune, and the original 2.2-liter engine is included in the sale. Overall, a well-sorted car in a beautiful color and decent driver condition.

The market for early ‘70s 911Ts has been steadily climbing since the beginning of 2020 from an average price of about $62,000 to an average of just over $80,000 today. Perfect examples can command upwards of $120,000 with project cars in the $20-40,000 range. Driver cars like our Spotlight are in the sub-$80k range, which is precisely where it fell at a final bid of $65,314. At that price, both parties should be happy. Congrats to both buyer and seller here.

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