Porsche 911 E

The vehicle in detail

A 1972 Porsche 911E Targa "oil flap" is for sale in gold metallic with black faux leather interior.

Highlights:

• This is a rare "oil flap" model, which was only produced in 1972 and is now a sought-after collector's item.
• First registered in Switzerland
• Completely restored between 2014 and 2020
• Original color gold metallic, repainted in 2020
• Complete engine overhaul with MAHLE components in 2020 at approx. 190,000 km by a specialist company
• Original Fuchs rims with historic Dunlop tires
• Original Becker radio
• Original Swiss service booklet available (1972–1997)
• Valuation report from 09/2019 with a grade of 2 available
• Investments since 2014 over €60,000
• H license plate and TÜV until 09/2027
• Last service in 2025

General information about the vehicle

• Year of manufacture: 1972
• First registration: Switzerland, 06/1972
• Location: 56470 Bad Marienberg, Germany
• Number of vehicle owners: 4
• Restored
• Accident-free
• Registered
• H license plate
• TÜV until 09/2027
• Ready to drive

Model history

The 1972 model year marks a special feature in the history of the Porsche 911 – the so-called "oil flap" 911 was built exclusively in this year. A characteristic feature is the external oil filler neck on the right rear fender. The Porsche 911E represents the balanced mid-range between the more comfortable T and the sportier S. With mechanical fuel injection, 165 hp from 2.4 liters of displacement, and legendary handling, the 911E Targa offers open-top driving pleasure paired with technical sophistication and high everyday practicality.

Facts Exterior & interior:

• Exterior color: Gold metallic (original color, repainted in 2020)
• Interior: Black synthetic leather interior, seats reupholstered and covered

Engine and transmission:

• 2.4-liter six-cylinder engine with 165 hp
• Manual transmission
• Replacement engine
• Engine overhaul in 2020 at approx. 190,000 km (MAHLE cylinders & pistons, new bearings & seals, ignition coil)
• Mileage after overhaul approx. 10,000 km
• Last service: 2025

Mileage:

• Mileage: 1,088 km (speedometer is five digits, mileage probably 201,088 kilometers)
• Mileage verifiable: partially
• Service history with gaps

Documentation:

• Original Swiss service booklet (1972–1997)
• German vehicle documents
• TÜV and service reports
• Invoices
• Expert opinion (09/2019, grade 2)
• Original Porsche AG certificate of conformity

Tires, brakes, bodywork & underbody:

• Tires: approx. 6-8 mm tread
• Bodywork: very good condition, only a few minor signs of wear, repainted in 2020
• Underbody: very good condition – no rust known
• Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insights into the condition of the vehicle

Known defects:

• Targa roof with some external patina, but according to the owner it is watertight and functional
• Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insights into the condition of the vehicle