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My 911E 2.4, 1972 may have originally been a Sporto. (It's engine number is amongst those listed as being a Sportomatic). It is in Gemini Blue, and is a 72000 mile, 4 owner car in lovely condition. It was originally specified with no sunroof, a recaro sport drivers seat, "S" Lux trim, "S" calipers and 6" Fuchs. It also has Bilstein suspension all round. It now has a 915 gearbox. This is my second Sporto the first one being a 1970 2.2 T in Signal orange, which retained the Sportomatic gearbox and I loved it. It was ex South Africa and hence completely rot free.

1968 911T Targa Sportomatic
VIN# 11870098
Eng# 2180064
Trans# 4180115 905/01
Paint: 6804 Light Ivory
Interior: Black Leatherette/corduroy inserts

Options: Sportomatic transmission
Heated/tinted rear glass
Light alloy wheels
Blaupunkt "Frankfurt" Radio
Loudspeaker
Antenna

I bought this car Christmas 2005 for my wife, it's been a solid driver.
After driving 70,000 miles it's now at 188,000, and never misses a beat.
Mods were oil tensioners and MSD, a Bursch header and stainless exhaust.

Purchased in 1998 from the second owner with 37,000 miles. Began a moderate restoration, as the car needed very little. Added an S spoiler and turbo tire rods and new shocks, which improved high-speed stability. Added a 3rd condenser in the front of the drivers rear wheel well that dropped the A/C temps into the 30's and upper 20's. Redoing the front seats in leather from vinyl and replacing the carpet for improved appearance. Having a Becker radio installed and deep 6" Fuchs polished by Al Reed next week.

First work I sent out as I don't have the facilities: new spring plate bushings, control arm bushings; lowered to European ride height and corner balanced. Bushings are OEM rubber type from Elephant; not planning on tracking or AX so not going for polybronze.

Need to replace the shift coupler and the passenger floorboard. Will probably use a Rennline aluminum floorboard; would like to repalce driver's side as well but there doesn't appear to be an ABS or aluminum aftermarket version available for Sportos. Anyone know what producing one of those would take?

1969 911T Sportomatic. Has 33000 original miles. Competes in the PCA Preservation catergory.

Hi all!

Could you please advise on the oil type I should use in my 3 speed Sporto
as I wish to replace the oil. Many Thanks Paolo

Didn't upload these to the last post.

Since my original posts I've done a few things, nothing major:

1. Replaced dry rotted 165SR15 Michelin XWXs with 195/65-15 Bridgestone RE960AS Pole Positions.
2. Removed original Repa rear lap belts, replaced with Peparts 3-point inertia-reel belts.
3. Replaced door seals.
4. Reglued door cap vinyl.
5. Bought a set of Cocomats, which required that I draw a template for the Sporto-specific driver's side front mat. This is now on file with cocomats.com, if anyone desires a set.

The rally in the Netherlands with the 911.