1972 911T Targa

The 1972 911’s external oil filler door, known as the Ölklappe, is one of Porsche’s most famous one-year-only quirks. Added for that model year to improve weight distribution, the dry-sump oil tank was moved forward and given an external filler on the right rear fender. In theory, it made servicing easier and helped balance the car. In practice, it led to frequent and costly confusion, as owners and gas station attendants mistook it for the fuel filler and filled the oil tank with gasoline. Porsche quickly reversed course for 1973, relocating the filler back inside the engine bay, leaving 1972 cars as the only “oil flap” 911s and among the most distinctive of the long-hoods.

This 1972 911T Targa was finished in Yellow over Black and showed 56,000 miles. A long-term family car, it was acquired by the seller’s father in the 1990s and passed to them in 2021. It’s been lightly modified with under-dash A/C, a 3-spoke steering wheel, front spoiler, and a Blaupunkt stereo. Backed by extensive maintenance records and documentation, it presents as a well-kept, well-loved example.

Over the past twelve months, 1972 911T Targa values have averaged $59,819, with a low of $13,750 and a high of $80,500 for a Kelly Green example sold last September. Interestingly, 1972s as a whole average $68,800 compared to $48,600 for 1973 LWB 2.4-liter Targas. Gotta love the Ölklappe. Our Spotlight Car failed to sell back in March below that average at $60,911, but found a new family to call home this time around at $72,760.

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