1970 PORSCHE 911T

ENGINE 2195cc/6-cyl/OHC POWER 123bhp@5800rpm TORQUE 130lb ft@4200rpm MAXIMUM SPEED 127mph 0-60MPH 8.7sec FUEL CONSUMPTION 16-21mpg TRANSMISSION RWD, five-speed manual MoT Expired ODOMETER 35,879 miles

WHAT’S IT LIKE TO DRIVE?

It’s a properly sorted 911 that feels well looked-after. The flatsix settles to a healthy patter at idle after firing up without fuss, and there are no signs of any splutters or misfires on the move. There’s no vagueness to the feelsome, light steering, the gearchange is supple and engages without any crunches, and the clutch feels healthy and precise. The anchors do a fine job of bringing this ex-US market car – which has been converted to right-hand drive during restoration – to a judderfree halt, with no attempts to pull you off course.

BODYWORK CHECK

There’s an even, consistent shine to the Bahia Red paintwork, with no signs of any scratches or surface rust. The only bit of bubbling we could find was a very small area around the bottom of the offside A-pillar, but otherwise the bodywork looks solid. It’s a similar story on the chrome embellishments around the headlights, which are free from pitting, and there are no cracks or chips in the windscreen, side or rear windows. There are no signs of any kerbing or discolouration on the 15-inch Fuchs alloy wheels, and the matching Kumho tyres are devoid of any cracks and have plenty of tread remaining.

HOW’S THE INTERIOR?

It’s generally in very good order, and what you’d expect of a fully restored 911. All of the vinyl-trimmed seats are in good condition, with no rips or marks. There are no signs of moisture creeping in through the targa roof lining and spoiling the carpets or door cards, and the roof assembly itself is in good condition. All of the instruments and switches work as Stuttgart intended, and the dashboard assembly is free from cracks – impressive for a car that’s spent a lot of time in the US.

UNDER THE BONNET

The area around the 2.2-litre flat-six looks as though it received plenty of attention during the car’s restoration, with lots of fresh-looking paintwork on the bodywork around it. There’s no evidence of oil seeping out and the leads and pipes are in sound conditionº, with no visible cracks or frayed ends. Unfortunately, there isn’t much in the way of paperwork or history to back up the car’s ex-US provenance, but a quick look at its MoT history shows that a series of faults were sorted out last year; the upshot of this is that some play in a suspension ball joint is the only current advisory.

THE CCW VIEW

The 911T has arguably been left a little in the shadows by its tin-top siblings, but we reckon that this one is well worth a closer look because it’s clearly an example that has had plenty of love and attention lavished upon it over the years. While it isn’t a concours example, everything works as Porsche intended and it would be an ideal companion for taking on classic tours.