Porsche 911 T 2.4 Ölklappe 1972

History and background
The Porsche 911 T 2.4 Ölklappe belongs to the early generations of the 911, which went through an important development phase in the early 1970s. For model year 1972, Porsche introduced the 2.4-liter version within the 911 series, with the T version being the entry-level variant within the range. The 911 T was intended to be a more accessible version, but retained the rear-mounted six-cylinder boxer engine and the 911 family's characteristic engineering design.

For the 1972 model year, the designation Ölklappe is relevant, a designation that refers to the special filling solution of the oil tank on early 911 models. This detail was modified during the course of production, giving versions from this short period its own place among enthusiasts. The Porsche 911 T 2.4 fell at a time when Porsche continued to refine the 911 with larger displacement and further development of chassis and drivetrain, while the car fundamentally retained its original concept.

The 911 T came alongside the E and S at the time, with the T as the least powerful version playing an important role in the sales build-up of the 911 series. Within the historical context, the early 2.4-liter generation in particular is interesting due to the combination of transitional details, limited build period and the further evolution of the 911 into later versions. This makes the Porsche 911 T 2.4 Ölklappe a representative example of the early years of this model type.

Characteristics and details

This Porsche 911 T 2.4 Ölklappe has been completely converted to 2.7 RS Style. In the process, the carburetors have been replaced with an electronically controlled injection system. The car is also equipped with air conditioning. Furthermore, engine and gearbox have been overhauled, with the gearbox being equipped with short shift.

More than €61,000 was spent on the car to achieve this technical condition. Most of the work was carried out around a mileage of 37,000 to 39,000 kilometers. At 48,500 kilometers, the Porsche 911 T 2.4 Ölklappe was serviced by Porsche specialist Rennsport. The car was also recently fitted with new Michelin sports tires. Invoices of the work are present. The car was brought to the Netherlands and provided with a Dutch license plate.

Summary

The 1972 Porsche 911 T 2.4 Ölklappe is an early 911 with the characteristic oil-intake period, here executed in 2.7 RS Style and equipped with various technical modifications. The car has a rebuilt engine and gearbox, injection, air conditioning and maintenance by a Porsche specialist. To get a good idea of the lot we recommend you come to the viewing day.