1970 Porsche 911 T Coupe
Description
As classic European sports cars go the early “longhood” Porsche 911 is about as classic as they come. Available with a variety of engine sizes, two different body styles, and a seemingly endless amount of fantastic color choices, the 911 - especially in coupe form - is the result of Porsche’s tireless efforts to improve the breed through racing. Constructed with competition-level technology, Porsche endowed the 911 with forged aluminum wheels, dry-sump lubrication, torsion bar suspension, a dog-leg transmission, and a lightweight magnesium engine case. Truly fantastic stuff!
As a result of their sporty nature and competition breeding, many early 911s have been modified in all manner of ways with original, preserved examples rarer with each passing year. This 911 T coupe from 1970, is one such example that continues to wear much of its original paint and features a largely original interior preserved by its second owner during 43 years of long-term ownership beginning in 1980.
Highlights
Offered with only three owners from new
Long term, 43 year ownership between 1980 and 2023
Purchased by the current owner from the estate of the second owner of 43 years
Offered with 83,543 miles, believed to be original based on paperwork beginning in 1970
Finished in Light Ivory over a Black Kunstleder interior
The consignor notes that the car wears mostly original paint with the exception being the driver’s fender and door due to a low-speed accident
Originally optioned with:
Five-speed transmission
Front and rear bumperettes
911 S-type instruments
Retractable antenna with speaker
Chromed steel wheels
Proudly wears its U.S. Specification sealed beam headlights, solid orange front turn signals, and red rear lenses
The 2.2-liter flat-six (serial number 6106446) features a complete rebuild (4,000 miles ago) to 911 S specifications featuring:
Upgraded 911 S specification connecting rods
Higher compression 911 S specification pistons with new cylinders
911 S specification camshafts
New Italian Weber 40 IDA carburetors
Upgraded pressure fed chain tensioners
Retains its 911 T crankshaft
Other service work conducted at the same time as the engine rebuild includes:
Transmission service (serial number 7103065)
Renewed front and rear shock absorbers
Brake service with new flex hoses
Clutch components service with replacement parts
Within the past year, the following service work has been performed:
New Pirelli P6000 tires with 2021 and 2022 dates codes
Shifter assembly overhaul
Replacement dash pad
Two new Spiral tech dry cell 12 volt batteries
Oil tank reservoir float assembly replacement and dashboard oil level gauge rebuild
Oil and brake system fluid change with applicable filters
Replacement engine oil cooler to oil tank hose
New engine electrical system parts: points, distributor cap, spark plugs, spark plug wires, followed by a timing adjustment and carburetor sync and adjustment
Features
Unibody construction
Dry-sump lubrication
Engine oil cooler
Rear-wheel drive
12 volt electrical system
16.4 gallon fuel tank
Electric windshield washer with three-speed wipers
Rear-view mirror
Electric clock
Twin signal horns
Emergency flasher
Laminated safety glass windshield
Rear window defroster
Sun visors
Map pockets
Adjustable, reclining seats
Known Imperfections
Dings and paint blemishes
Small tears and wear in the interior including a three inch split in the driver’s seat back cushion
The driver’s seat also shows piping wear
The heater control cables are binding and will require lubrication
Included
Original window sticker
Original sales contract
Owner’s manual
Hirschmann antenna car and key
Paperwork spanning back to 1970
Front trunk-mounted spare
Jack
Lug nut wrench
Porsche Classic Toolkit
Factory shop manual reprint
Trunk-mounted spare wheel
Ownership History
Produced on November 1969, this well-preserved 1970 911 T Coupe was originally purchased by John Horsfall from Prestige Motors, Inc. Of Paramus, New Jersey. Trading in a 1969 Rover 2000 TC (quite the upgrade!) the total for his new 911 T Coupe was $7,068.55. It features only three owners with paperwork assisting to trace the lineage from the first owner, Horsfall who retained the car until September 1980, selling it to Dr. Dan Gilbert III. Dr. Gilbert III kept this 911 T for a remarkable 43 years. During their long-term ownership the car was admired by a close friend, the current owner and consignor, who purchased the car in 2023 at 81,527 miles who relays that there has been a yearly service recently conducted.
