It’s hard to imagine a more iconic sports car design than the Porsche 911. Introduced in 1964, the nomenclature and basic design is still going strong 57 years later. Of course, there have been innumerable technological improvements made over the years which places miles of difference between the original and a contemporary model, but the 911’s attitude is eternal. Our subject car today is a 1973 “T”, actually a ‘73.5, more on that later, and it owes its persona more to the original than it does to currency, but it harbors a nice mechanical upgrade too. This beautiful 911T is located in Pleasanton, California and is available, here on eBay for a current bid of $40,000, reserve not yet met.

The 911T was originally introduced in 1967 as an entry-level Porsche that one-upped the four-cylinder equipped 912 and essentially replaced it though the 912 was available through 1969. The year 1973 found the 911T, one level below the 911E and two levels below the top dog 911S. While the E and S were fuel-injected, the T was still carbureted, unless it was a U.S. destined version where it too, due to Federal emission controls, received the same fuel injection system as employed by the E and the S. In January of ’73, the T received Bosch’s new Jetronic “Continuous Fuel Injection” application and that’s the reason that those models, so equipped, are referred to as a 1973.5.

Listed as a 24K mile example, though not documented as such, this two-owner 911 presents beautifully. It is advertised as being mostly original with certain body panels having been repainted. The onyx finish is deep and rich with no sign of dings, dents, damage, or rust. Ditto the trim and the distinctive 911 wheels, they’re just perfect. There are some images of the underside included in the listing and all appears as it should, there are some signs of obvious, typical wear, but that’s about it. The seller makes a point of stating that the floors are solid and original.

Power is provided by a 140 HP, 2.4 liter, flat six-cylinder, rear-mounted engine, driving a five-speed manual transaxle. The seller states that this Porshe “runs and drives well”, but this video puts real meaning to that claim – this 911T shows itself off to be a great road car.

The interior is a real attention-getter, besides the Teutonic, less-is-more design and a Porsche signature, the condition presents itself as little used. I was surprised to find the black and white checked, cloth upholstery inserts, it’s reminiscent of that found in a ’69 Camaro – but that’s where the similarities end. Nevertheless, it works perfectly with the interior’s all-business attitude. Technically, this 911 is a 2+2 as it has rear seats but it’s easy to imagine that you would have to be either a child or a contortionist to squeeze oneself in there with any degree of comfort.

This 911 is a spectacular example but it would be nice to know a bit more about the mileage reading. Since it isn’t stated as the actual reading, there is probably some marketing assessment that the low reading will be taken into consideration for valuation purposes. No idea what the reserve is, but I have to imagine that it’s at least another $20K or more, based on similar examples currently for sale. Regardless of mileage, this Porsche is a fine example of a clean, basic and desirable 911, wouldn’t you agree?