Back in 1973, while scanning the lot of a Datsun dealer in Ocala, FL, this 1971 Bahia Red Porsche 911T caught Doug’s eye.

“I was a senior at the University of Florida and had been looking at an earlier year 911S,” he says. “This vehicle had lower miles and was in better condition. The price was $5,500. As a graduation present, my dad gave me a $500 down payment and loaned me the balance.”

Over the next half century this 911 was a part of countless memories for Doug, first as his daily driver, then as the wedding getaway car, and a trusty companion on numerous camping trips. In 2010, it was time for a complete restoration. Doug decided to take it on himself.

Find out what Doug got himself into, and see more of his photos, on Bramo.

The T, short for “Touring, became the 911 entry-level model during the 1968 - 1973 model years. Initially, the model had a power output of 110 PS which was eventually increased to 130 PS. PS stands for “Pferdestärke”, the German unit of power measurement. One PS is approximately equal to 0.986 brake horsepower (bhp).

Ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, we spotted Jeff Rhoades passing through the L.A. suburb of La Cańada in his 200K+ mile 2017 911 Carrera 4.

We salute you, sir, for driving your Porsche the way it was meant to.

This period-correct, comprehensively restored long-wheelbase 911S from 1969 features its original Tangerine (Blutorange) exterior color and matching numbers.

Originally delivered in Germany, the car features a high-revving 2.0L MFI flat-six and was optioned with a 100L fuel tank, tinted glass, black interior with corduroy seat inserts, rear tow hook, and other top-of-the-line details.

Showing just over 52,000km, this special Porsche is available for a limited time. Interested? Email us now at [email protected]

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