Porsche 911 S

The vehicle in detail

Background to 911S (1972-1973)

For the 1969 model year, the 911S made the move to mechanical fuel injection (replacing the Weber carburettors and bringing an extra 10bhp) but it was the C & D Series cars of 1970 and 1971 where the ‘S’ got its first major overhaul.

The wheelbase was lengthened 2.3 inches to improve stability while the engine was bored out to 2.2 litres, providing a rev-happy engine that produced an impressive 180bhp.

1972 would be the Porsche 911S’s final year as the range topper and, as part of the E Series overhaul, the capacity was again increased, this time to 2.4 litres (via an increased stroke). The 190bhp 2.4S would continue into 1973, although it had been usurped by the new 2.7 Carrera RS.

1973 was also the first year for right hand drive production of the Targa model, making RHD F series Targa’s very rare cars indeed.

Specification: 911 331 0591

Chassis No: 911 331 0591 was completed at Stuttgart, Zuffenhausen February 1973 and supplied new as a Right Hand Drive model via AFN Limited, Isleworth to its first owner, Charles Jones of Walsall in March 1973.

According to early documentation this car originally left the factory with Silver Metallic paintwork (936) with Blue Leatherette interior with Madras Plaid Inlays seats with the following options:

– Recaro Sports Seats
– Head Rests
– Rear valance