1972 Porsche 911E coupe

Among the most distinctive and sought-after iterations of the long-hood 911, this 1972 Porsche 911E Coupe represents the only model year to feature Porsche's unique external oil filler door, earning the coveted "Ölklappe" designation. It is powered by its factory numbers-matching 2.4-liter mechanically fuel-injected flat-six engine paired with a 4-speed manual transmission and was originally finished in Light Yellow before receiving a professional glass-out repaint in Guards Red along with tasteful RS-style modifications. Acquired by the current owner in 1986, this exceptionally well-preserved 911E has spent much of the past four decades in garage storage or climate-controlled indoor display, accumulating fewer than 10,000 additional miles during that time. Benefitting from recent recommissioning work that included refurbishment of the fuel system and renewed brake hydraulics, this rare long-hood Porsche is now being offered for auction in Texas. Click here to view the previous PCARMARKET listing.

Originally specified in Light Yellow (117-9-1), the body was professionally refinished in Guards Red during a complete glass-out color change early in the current ownership. The repaint included matching trim accents and a Guards Red engine cooling shroud for a cohesive presentation. As a 1972 model, the body retains its signature one-year-only external oil filler door located ahead of the right rear wheel. Additional details include body-colored mirrors and headlamp bezels, RS-style bumpers, a ducktail rear spoiler, Carrera script side stripes, chrome brightwork, pop-out rear quarter windows, and 15” Fuchs alloy wheels mounted with 2022-dated tires. The seller notes the car has remained protected from the elements for decades, spending extended periods in enclosed garage storage before residing in the climate-controlled showroom of a specialty Porsche repair facility from 2006 until 2023. Detailed images are provided in the gallery.