1971 Porsche 911T Coupe 5-Speed with fresh clutch, brakes and rebuilt gearbox
Long-hood 911T driver with recent mechanical work, bidding at $200 with 11 days to go.
1971 Porsche 911T
Sold Why we picked it
Why we picked it: this is a 2.2-liter 911T coupe with a five-speed, clean California title and a list of recent work. The seller says the transmission was rebuilt, the carburetors were rebuilt in March 2023, and the tires, clutch and brakes were replaced within the last 1,000 miles. It wears 15-inch Fuchs wheels, a Rennline strut brace and stainless brake lines.
The current bid is only $200 and the auction runs to October 26, so bids will climb a lot. Comparable driver-grade 911T coupes have sold between about $53,000 and $68,000 this year, so there is room for a fair buy if bidding stays sane. It was repainted red from Signal Orange in the late 1980s, which keeps it out of collector territory and makes it a good base for a tasteful driver.
The value check
When we found it, the bid was $28,000. Comparable cars in the same condition have sold for $53,000–$68,000, so the middle of the market is about $60,500. That put this car 54% under.
Driver-grade 1970-71 911T 2.2 coupes sold for $53,000 to $68,000 in 2026 (BaT, PCARMARKET), with a rough one at $37,500 and nicer cars at $85,000.
What to check
- Color change from original Signal Orange; old repaint has chips on door bottoms, fuel door and arches
- Rust is not mentioned: inspect floors, kidney bowls, battery boxes, longitudinals and the jack points
- Matching-numbers status is not stated; check the engine and gearbox numbers
- Mileage is listed as TMU (true mileage unknown)
- Reserve status is not stated; bids usually climb near the end
Making it drive like new
Keep the 2.2 and add a modern fuel system safety check, electronic ignition, a lightweight starter and LED-ready relays. Bilstein dampers, poly bushings and 21/24 mm torsion bars sharpen it without losing the long-hood feel, and an aluminum oil cooler line kit and modern seat belts are cheap wins.
How it ended
It sold for $49,493 on Oct 26, 2026, against a market value of about $60,500 when we found it.
What 1965–98 Porsche 911, air-cooled cars sell for
| Condition | Sales | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project | 37 | $4,500 | $30,500 | $101,010 |
| Driver | 88 | $31,000 | $59,975 | $172,000 |
| Collector | 29 | $61,411 | $112,000 | $270,000 |
| Pro-build | 2 | $37,000 | $79,750 | $122,500 |
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