I always get a laugh when I spy the opening image of a car in a sale listing, one that obviously needs attention, and am then met with a claim of, “This vehicle has no significant damage or problems“. I suppose comments like that test the bounds of the meaning of “significant” and “problems” but it does serve as an invitation to dig a little deeper. So, let’s dig and see what’s up with this 1972 Porsche 911T. It is located in Charlotte, North Carolina and is available here on Facebook Marketplace for $28,000. Thanks to Dawson H for this tip!

The Porsche 911, in all of its iterations, is one of the world’s most recognizable designs and has truly been offered in a dizzying array of models. This example, being a 911T, was offered, according to Porsche’s website between model-year ’68 and ’73.  It was considered an entry-level model, replacing the four-cylinder 912. The seller refers to this example’s ’72 model year as being “a very rare model year for Porsche” but I wasn’t able to corroborate that claim. Any knowledge on that matter would be appreciated.

As to what happened to this 911’s exterior is anyone’s guess. The listing, being on Facebook Marketplace, is typically limited. It is listed as a project car and shows plenty of scale on the underside as well as rust-through in the bonnet and boot. And if it’s not rust-through, then it is surface rust that has afflicted most horizontal surfaces. It also appears as if a top clear coat has been baked away to the underlying finish. That being evident would make one think that this Porsche was repainted somewhere in the past using a two-stage process. The seller refers to this 911 as being a “very solid car”, that may ultimately be true but the images are not confidence builders. Further examination is needed.

Power is provided by a 130 HP, fuel-injected 2.4 liter, flat-six cylinder engine attached to a five-speed manual transaxle. Research indicates that U.S.-bound 911’s were mechanically injected due to U.S. smog regulations, but the stay-at-home versions still relied on carburetors. This Porsche, off the road since 1997, is a non-runner but it is claimed to have its original, non-seized engine i.e. it turns over.

There are no images of the interior other than his one shot of the speedo which displays a mileage recording of 80K miles. Since the exterior shows the effects of outdoor living, the interior could be afflicted with some of the same issues such as sun damage, extreme heat, humidity, rodent infestation, mold, etc. There’s no way to know with certainty beyond questions and an inspection.

Concluding the listing is a statement which reads, “Should be noted that two 1972 Porsche 911 engines alone just sold for $14,000 and $18,000“. I’m not sure of that relevance other than to project a thought of what this vintage 911T could be worth; not only as this one sits, but upon restoration work being completed. I’m drawing a desirability blank on this one; what’s your thought, worth the price of entry?