1972 Porsche 911 5-Speed

Make

Porsche

Model

911 5-Speed

Year

1972

Listed price

$64,500

Location

Los Angeles, California

Transmission

Manual

Mileage

0 miles

The 1972 Porsche 911 occupies a unique and highly sought-after place in the model's storied history. This was the year Porsche introduced the iconic 2.4-liter engine, marking a significant evolution for the long-hood generation. Crucially, 1972 was also the sole year for the "external oil filler" design, a distinctive flap on the passenger-side rear fender intended to simplify oil checks. While an ingenious idea, it was often mistaken for the fuel filler, leading Porsche to revert to an internal oil tank for 1973, making the '72 models instantly recognizable and particularly desirable among collectors for their one-year-only quirk. This particular 1972 Porsche 911T Targa exemplifies that rare distinction, boasting its numbers-matching 2.4-liter flat-six engine and 5-speed manual transmission. Presented in its factory-correct Silver Metallic (936) paint over a classic Schwarz (black) interior, this Targa offers the quintessential open-air Porsche experience with its removable roof panel. Rolling on period-correct 15-inch Fuchs-style wheels and accented by gleaming chrome, this 911T is a beautifully preserved example of a pivotal year for the air-cooled legend. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a numbers-matching, one-year-only external oil filler 911T Targa in its original striking color combination.