Transitioning from being a 911 restorer to being a 911 owner, I've gotten more interested in whatever I can find out about the car's history. Almost nothing at all was known or transmitted by the previous owner, and he indicated that the previous, previous owner hadn't cared much for the car either. So the trail was pretty cold.
I decided to take the plunge and order a Certificiate of Authenticity. As this was originally an ROW car, I wasn't optimistic that Porsche North America would be able to dig up much. And I admit that this is not that satisfying in some respects, lacking several details, and showing that this was a pretty bare-bones T. But much more important than that it confirms that my car's engine is original. Since the engine was out and disassembled when I got it, I was a little doubtful. But I can at least be thankful that the previous caretakers managed to keep everything together. And given that, even though it's not confirmed by the CoA, I think it's pretty safe to assume that the transmission is original also.
So I'm pleased to announce that I am now the proud owner of a
numbers matching 1970 T targa!
Cheers,
Mike