One Owner, 1971 Porsche 911T 'Survivor' Crossing the Block at Russo and Steele Monterey!

July 26, 2016 by Russo & Steele

Exceptionally Original, Single Owner, 1971 Porsche 911T 'Survivor' to be Offered at Russo and Steele's 16th Annual Monterey Collector Automobile Auction Event!

Scottsdale, Arizona (July 26th, 2016) By the mid-1950s, Porsche's groundbreaking 356 rapidly approached its development limits and in particular, its air-cooled four-cylinder engine limited Porsche's racing aspirations to class, but not overall, victories. The 356's eventual successor, internally code-named 'Technical Project 7' or simply 'T7', began with sketches by Ferdinand Porsche's grandson F.A. 'Butzi' Porsche in 1959 predicting a larger, more comfortable and powerful new model. Aerodynamics were improved by longtime Porsche staffer Josef Mickl. A new 'flat' six-cylinder engine was designed, tested, and developed under Ferdinand Piech and Hanz Mezger, and Helmuth Bott developed the new MacPherson-strut front suspension. Testing of the new car commenced in November 1962 at Porsche's new Weissach facility and the following September, the '901' debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Following Peugeot's objections, claiming it alone held the legal rights to all three-digit numeric car names with zeroes in the middle, a simple change heralded the '911' model designation. The 911's sporting credentials were soon confirmed during the 1965 Monte Carlo Rally, with a 911 piloted by Peter Falk and Herbert Linge finishing in fifth. 'Quick' Vic Elford took victory with a 911 there in 1968. By the early 1970s, the GT-class 911 replaced the monstrous 917 prototypes of Le Mans fame as the cornerstone of Porsche's racing program.

While the 911 'S' and 'E' carried higher power ratings, the 911T was a surprisingly strong performer with a remarkably wide and usable power band. Acceleration from rest to 60 mph was achieved in just 8.0 seconds and top speed approached 130 mph. In contrast to the relatively high-strung 911S, Road & Track testers also found the 911T delivered exceptional drivability and all-around flexibility in real-world driving conditions.

This 1971 Porsche 911T is a one-owner, incredibly original survivor car with its original Gold Metallic paint. The car retains its original numbers-matching motor and comes with the original window sticker, books, service maintenance books and stamps, tools, and Porsche Certificate of Authenticity confirming original data. Factory options listed on the CoA include antenna with loudspeaker, noise suppression, comfort equipment, tinted glass all around, and light alloy 14-inch wheels. As offered, it marks a great find for Porsche fans and collectors.

Experience all the high energy excitement of Russo and Steele in Monterey for yourself! Bidder registration is just $200 and includes admission for all 3 days of 'Auction in the Round' action for the bidder and one lucky guest. Stay tuned for further updates on our 16th annual Monterey auction and event schedule and join us for the Hottest Nights in Monterey August 18-20 on the waterfront near historic Fisherman's Wharf!

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