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22 août 2015

1967 Porsche 911S Soft Window Targa

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1967 Porsche 911S Soft Window Targa -  1 of 483 ProducedEstimate $225,000 - $275,000. Photo by David Newhardt, Courtesy of Mecum Auctions.

Porsche built open sports cars right from the beginning, but the rise of the Nader-inspired nanny state of the late '60s appeared to herald the demise of the convertible. Porsche’s answer was provided by Butzi Porsche himself in the form of the new-for-1967 Targa, which gave buyers their beloved open driving experience with the added benefit of a protective rollover hoop that also added torsional strength. This 1967 Porsche 911S Soft Window Targa is a very exclusive first-year example that also features the Weber-carbureted 2.0L/160 HP flat-6 that characterized the S model along with Koni front struts and rear shocks, ventilated disc brakes and Fuchs wheels. Weighing in at a feathery 2,272 pounds, the 911S was, and is, a brilliant performer that substantially elevated Porsche’s already-stellar reputation. Porsche produced only 483 Targas in 1967 and switched to a full glass backlight in 1968, a fact that adds to this car’s exclusivity. Documented with a Porsche Kardex provided by Le Mans-winning Porsche racer and marque expert Jurgen Barth, the car was built on March 1, 1967 and sold new through Porsche North America to New Englander John Buffum, who was then on the cusp of a great rallying career that would include 11 national titles and 117 national wins. Classic Showcase, a highly accomplished European marque specialist in Oceanside, California, completed a comprehensive and thoroughly documented nut-and-bolt restoration around 2011, refinishing it in Polo Red with Black leatherette upholstery and expertly attending to every detail. This outstanding, Porsche-authenticated example of a great vintage 911S Targa is perfectly suited to every type of automotive recreation, from track events and rallies to shows and weekend cruising.

Mecum Monterey 2015

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