The 911's evolution through the decades has often been incremental but occasionally radical. While other cars have been around as long as the 911, none have so unwaveringly sustained such a singular personality. Collectors today are drawn to the early “small bumper” cars built between 1965 and 1973. As with any collectable the first and last examples are the most desirable.
This particular ‘73T is an exceptional well preserved, low mileage survivor. Presented in outstanding period correct condition, driving this car is like stepping back to 1973, it’s just as tight and responsive as it was when it left the factory. It comes equipped with factory Air Conditioning, and retains its original tool kit.
The 73’s are the best of the early 911s. They retain the classic clean styling of the original 911 but incorporate performance and safety items we have come to expect from all modern 911s. They are a joy to drive and can be used in today’s traffic without the headaches or worries of the earlier cars. The ’73s were the last of the “small bumper” cars built by Porsche before they were forced to adapt “5 mile per hour” bumpers.
Changes for ‘73 included large black-rubber bumper guards and steel reinforcing door beams per federal mandate. The 2.4-liter engines stayed the same through mid-model year, when the T gained Bosch's new K-Jetronic fuel injection (a.k.a. CIS -- Continuous Injection System) replacing the mechanical unit. That one change was it was good for an extra 10 horsepower (the T was now rated at 140HP) and drivability vastly was improved.
With the power and torque increases, the 2.4 L cars also got a newer, stronger transmission, identified by its Porsche type number 915. Derived from the transmission in the Porsche 908 racecar, the 915 did away with the 901/911 transmission's "dog-leg" style first gear arrangement, opting for a traditional H pattern.
