Chasing the 911 Dream
“My intention from the outset was to find a project that I could work on with my son Dylan… it would allow us to bond even further”
In Porsche terms, ‘T’ is for Touring, as signified by the 911T which was first introduced to the 911 lineup in 1967, alongside the 911L (for Luxury) and 911S (Super). The T was the entry-level 911 of the time, and largely due to the fact a T doesn’t carry the same price tag as the L, E (which replaced the L) or S models, many 911Ts have been modified by owners over the years.
It’s worth having a quick recap on the 911T from which this delectable restomod spawns. The 911T was a crucial part of Porsche’s expansion plan in the late ’60s, aiming to help the 911 appeal to a wider audience at different price points and to streamline engine production – offering only six cylinders. Launched in 1967, it was the replacement for the entry-level 912, four-cylinder, which had been introduced just two years earlier, but strangely kept on until 1969. Production costs were cut by using cast iron cylinder heads, without the Biral (aluminium) fins. Anti-roll bars were omitted, and the T had solid instead of vented disc brakes with steel wheels.
The interior was a sea of vinyl, with not even a whiff of walnut, while cheap Perlon carpeting (nylon material-looking, much like felt) covered the floors. The 2.0-litre flat six was equipped with Zenith carburettors, more tame camshafts, a revised crank and lower compression pistons, resulting in 110hp.
The 911T was an instant hit, with buyers having to fork out
