14/06/2026
For Sale: 1972 Porsche 911 T - RS Replica
The Porsche 911 has been a motoring icon in production since 1964. It first featured a 2.0l rear mounted “Flat 6” air cooled engine paired to a 5-speed dogleg gearbox with the basic concept and DNA remaining virtually unchanged to date.
This Example:
This car originally left the factory late in 1971 but is described by Porsche as a 1972 “manufacture year” 911T. This Johannesburg car was rebuilt as an RS replica roughly 20 years ago by John Abbot. It was later then upgraded with engine/gearbox from a 1985 car - a “hot” 3.2L engine and running gear. This gives unparalleled reliability and a bullet-proof quality to the car, plus the benefit of loads of torque. The car has a relaxed mood or can become an edgy drive depending on what you want on the day.
Essentially this isn’t a single car. It is a compilation of many of the best elements of early 911s, mainly from 1967 – 1973 which the current owner has curated based on his pursuit of the ultimate driving enthusiasts classic Porsche.
Homage features to early 911 racers include:
- Lightweight bucket seats as per the famous original 911R and 911ST
- RS rear wheel flares/arches – per RS to accommodate larger 8 inch wheels, front are 7 inch.
- Rear 8 inch Minilite wheels – as per 911ST
- Cibie Pallas lights – as per early competition cars.
- Abarth style steering wheel – as per original 911R.
- RS rear “ducktail” – as 1973 RS
- Competition harnesses, with reproduction “Repa” branding – as per many early competition cars.
- Lightweight gear k**b – homage to the 917
- Front strut brace – as per early competition cars.
- Side decals - as per “advertising” on early competition cars.
Price: R 1 999 950
