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Porsche 911T 1972 RHD “OIL KLAPPER” Coupe 2.4L

Porsche 911T 1972 RHD “OIL KLAPPER” Coupe 2.4L

“Nut & bolt” restoration, concours winners Porsche certificate of authentication.

Porsche certificate of authentication confirming full matching numbers, chassis, engine and gearbox.

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What Does Oil Klapper (or Oel Klappe) Actually Mean?

The German phrase ‘Oel Klappe’ means Oil Flap.  It has, over the years, become ‘Oilklapper’ or ‘OilFlapper’ to the English-speaking classic Porsche community.

An ‘OilKlapper’ 911 is named with reference to the small number of 911’s that were manufactured in 1972 with an extra flap concealing the oil filler behind the driver’s side door (RHD cars).

History of the 1971/1972 Oel Klappe cars

In 1972, with the E-series cars, Porsche tested a new weight distribution model. As most of the weight of 911’s is notoriously in the engine placement ie. mounted over the rear axle, when driven on the limit and particularly in inexperienced hands, older 911’s was prone to oversteer and spinning out of control.

To try and remedy this handling issue Porsche moved the oil tank, and it’s 8.5 litres of oil, from behind the rear right wheel to in front of it. This changed the weight distribution from outside the wheelbase to inside and therefore improved the handling.

However, moving the oil tank also meant relocating the external oil filler flap to behind the driver’s side door [on RHD models]. This additional external filler fap was often confused with the ‘fuel’ filler flap by certain ill-informed petrol attendants, with disastrous consequences!

Therefore, in 1973 Porsche moved the oil tank back to its original position outside the wheelbase.

These days, E-Series cars built between August 1971 and July 1972 are especially sort after due to this “Oel Klappe” design that improved handling and the repositioning of the oil filler flap and the limited run of one year.

This Porsche 911 was meticulously restored by Johann Pienaar of JP Classics one of South Africa’s unsung heroes, when it comes to restoring classic Porsche’s. Most of the top restorers also use Johann to refurbish their well-used parts.

Stunning 1972 Porsche 911T "oelklappe", finished in the iconic Grand Prix White. This model is a true collector’s item, having won 3 consecutive Porsche Club of South Africa concourse events, and is now available for sale to a discerning enthusiast.

This Porsche 911T is equipped with its original, numbers-matching engine, making it a rare and highly sought-after find. The car has been meticulously maintained throughout its life, with a complete stock configuration that has been preserved to perfection. This means that all the features, components, and finishes are exactly as they were when the car left the factory.

The Grand Prix White exterior is in outstanding condition, showcasing the timeless design of the 911T. The paintwork is complemented by the classic Fuchs alloy wheels, which are also in excellent condition. The interior is finished in black leatherette, and is completely stock, with the original seats, dashboard, and instrumentation.

This Porsche 911T is a model that is highly regarded for its exceptional handling and driving experience. The 2.4L flat-six engine produces a healthy 130 horsepower, which is delivered to the rear wheels through a 5-speed manual transmission.

The car is equipped with disc brakes all around, ensuring that it stops as well as it goes. This is an opportunity to acquire a truly exceptional Porsche 911T that has been beautifully preserved and maintained throughout its life.

Porsche certification certificate. It was bare metal restoration taking place over two years 2003-2005 by a notable Porsche specialist Johann Pienaar in South Africa.

Immediately after the completion of the restoration the car won Porsche concours 2005,2006,2007 and over all concours in 2005. The vehicle was bought in 2011 and spent 6 years in South Africa before being exported by the owner to his new home in Rotterdam.

The vehicle was registered in the Netherlands with the only change required being the fitment of left-hand drive headlights. The vehicle has been serviced annually by Frans Blankemeijer and a new set of tires were fitted in 2022. The vehicle has covered 13927 km since the restoration and has been a comfortable cruiser when visiting Porsche events in Europe.

In January 2024 it was purchased by Karl Chopra the owner of Design911 and imported to the UK and now hold a British V5 document