Description
The first-generation Porsche 911, introduced in 1964, laid down the technical foundations that would define the entire lineage: a lightweight unibody, air‑cooled flat‑six engine, torsion‑bar suspension and the distinctive mass distribution dictated by a rear‑mounted engine in a tail‑hanging layout. Over the years, the 911 grew in displacement, rigidity and efficiency, while preserving an architecture that remained unique in the motorsport world.
In 1970, the range increased to 2. 2 litres, and the 911 2. 2 T stands out for its particularly coherent configuration. Its flat‑six, type 911/ 03, develops around 125 bhp at 5, 800 rpm, fed by two Zenith 40 TIN carburettors, delivering a smooth yet precise response. The torque, higher than the 2. 0, eases the restarts, while the five‑speed 901 gearbox, with short throws, optimally exploits the power band. With a curb weight around 1, 020 kg, the 2. 2 T benefits from natural agility and predictable handling, less demanding than the sharper E and S variants. Its longer gearing, forgiving fuelling and mechanical balance make it a 911 perfectly suited to lively yet controlled road use. It is precisely this technical harmony that today earns it a reputation as a particularly agreeable and accomplished early 911 variant.
Our Porsche 911 2. 2 T Targa presents itself in exceptional condition thanks to a full restoration conducted in strict adherence to its original authenticity. This comprehensive intervention, carried out with meticulous attention to detail, is accompanied by a particularly thorough file of works, gathering invoices and maintenance records for a budget exceeding €100, 000. The car retains its original 911/ 03 engine as well as its 901 gearbox, a mechanical matching that has become rare and essential to guarantee the model’s historical coherence. The car also wears its original colour, restored precisely during the recommissioning, further boosting its heritage value and appeal to collectors. The Targa bodystyle, highly regarded for its compromise between open‑top driving and greater rigidity versus a conventional convertible, here enhances the experience of the first‑generation 911. The removable roof, perfectly fitted, allows full enjoyment of the flat‑six soundtrack while preserving the elegant lines typical of Targa models. On the road, this 2. 2 T proves true to the series’ reputation: a smooth engine, precise fuelling and a light chassis delivering a lively yet approachable drive. Thanks to the exhaustive restoration, every component—from engine tuning to geometry—restores the original character of the 911. The result is a cohesive, reliable and exceptionally enjoyable machine, capable of satisfying both the driving enthusiast and the purist devoted to historic authenticity. It is a rare opportunity to acquire a perfectly restored, mechanically matching example, in its most authentic and sought‑after configuration.
