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2,341cc SOHC Flat 6-Cylinder Engine Bosch CIS Fuel Injection 140bhp at 5,600rpm 5-Speed Manual Transaxle 4-Wheel Independent Suspension 4-Wheel Disc Brakes *Desirable 1973.5 911T with CIS Fuel Injection *Factory optioned with sun roof, power windows and much more *Matching numbers example, finished in the striking factory livery of Gold Metallic over black *Last year of the long hood, small bumper 911 THE PORSCHE 911 Since Porsche's long-running 911 arrived in 1964, replacing the 356, the car has continuously amazed aesthetes, engineers, and driving enthusiasts, on its way to being known as a 'modern classic'. When planning the 911 designers retained the 356's rear-engine layout, but the 911 switched to unitary construction for the body shell and dropped the 356's VW-based suspension in favor of a more modern McPherson strut and trailing arm arrangement. In its first incarnation, Porsche's single-overhead-camshaft, air-cooled flat six displaced 1,991cc and produced 130bhp; progressively enlarged and developed, it would eventually grow to more than 3 liters and, in turbo-charged form, put out well over 300 horsepower. In 1966, Porsche introduced the 911S, the first of a multitude of upgrades the 911 would realize throughout its history. Easily distinguishable by its stylish Fuchs five-spoke alloy wheels, the 'S' featured a heavily revised engine producing 160bhp, the increased urge raising top speed by 10mph to 135mph. A lengthened wheelbase introduced in 1969 improved the 911's handling, and then in 1970 the engine underwent the first of many enlargements - to 2.2 liters. The 911T (Touring) had been introduced as a new base model in 1967, initially with the 2-liter engine in 110bhp form before gaining the 2.2-liter unit, along with the rest of the range, in 1969. The T's power output then was 125bhp, increasing to 130bhp with the introduction of the 2.4-liter engine for 1972. For the latter part of the 1973 Porsche 911 production run, the 2.4 flat six engine was equipped with Bosch's newly developed and very reliable fuel injection system called CIS, further upping the performance to 140bhp. The CIS system would carry over in later 911 models for the next decade. Tenacious adhesion, responsive steering, very good flexibility, superb brakes, meticulous finish and a solid, resilient feel were just some of the virtues praised by Motor magazine in its test of a Porsche 911T in 1973. The model was discontinued that same year, and marks the end of the first generation, long-hood 911. THE MOTORCAR OFFERED The smart 1973 911T 2.4 offered here was produced near the end of the 1973 model-year run, and therefore received the upgraded CIS fuel injection system, and would be referred to a 1973.5 911T. The Porsche was completed at the Zuffenhausen-based works looking much as it does today, finished in a sparkling Gold Metallic color over a black leatherette interior and charcoal carpets. Equipped for the Canadian market, the 2.4 CIS T was heavily optioned with a long list of factory optional extras, including electric sun roof, power windows, the "Cookie-cutter" light metal wheels shod on Dunlop tires, chrome fender treatment, Blaupunkt Lubeck cassette radio, comfort equipment and tinted glass all around. Today, this classic 1973 911T 2.4 CIS Coupe presents beautifully throughout. The car retains its original, matching numbers engine, and the original chassis tags are still present. The headliner and much of the bright work remain original and untouched and speak for the mild California climate this Porsche has resided in for some time. This Gold Metallic long-hood 911 Coupe has some exciting features and is ready for its next enthusiastic owner. It is offered with its Porsche-issued Certificate of Authenticity and would be a spectacular car to take on rallies and tours, such as the Copperstate 1000.