High Option Project: 1972 Porsche 911

When it comes to vintage Porsches (and any sports car, really), enthusiasts tend to live in the extremes: we either want a car that came equipped with a ton of options, or one that is a total stripper. In the case of this 1972 Porsche 911, it’s the latter, with some very nice choices made by the original owner, who happened to be a service member that purchased the car new in Germany (that also tends to get air-cooled fanatics excited.) This 911 is listed here on eBay for $60,000 or best offer.

Obviously, this is not a genuine RS, but you can tell someone has had fun with this 911 over the years. The duckbill spoiler, the exaggerated script on the engine lid, and a classic 3-spoke steering wheel inside all speak to a car that was used as intended before it became a priceless icon. The shame of it is the paint: this 911 left the factory wearing an extremely desirable combination of Signal Yellow over a Black Leatherette interior with Pepita cloth seat inserts. The optional forged Fuchs wheels were icing on the cake. The seller notes the presence of a few aftermarket pieces, including an RS-style front bumper and ducktail engine lid.

The seats are fortunately still there, but the paint is not. The interior is still in very good shape, and the dashboard doesn’t even look damaged. Signal Yellow is one of the best colors out there, and paired with the Fuchs wheels, it must have looked incredible when new. It always makes me curious when I see color changes like this: what was happening when the owner at the time decided to paint over that marvelous shade? Perhaps it was simply too loud, or the sun had caused it to weather to the point of being unattractive. Other optional equipment when new included a leather-covered steering wheel, chrome rocker trim, velour carpeting, and 911S instrumentation.

The 1972 models have always been sought after by Porsche fanatics due to the presence of the external oil filler door, which was a 1-year-only option. The engine has been rebuilt and re-installed in the chassis, but is otherwise not hooked up. When new, it produced 130 b.h.p. and 148 lb-ft of torque. The seller notes the next owner will have to perform the basic requirements of a mechanical restoration to get the car running once again, and comes with the full assortment of factory documentation listing its original options and equipment. Do you think in a shifting market that this well-optioned 911 will get its number?