This 1974 Porsche 911 Targa comes with some extra incentives if you’re on the hunt for a vintage air-cooled project. No, I’m not talking about its clean cosmetic condition or handsome interior, though those are definitely selling points. This 911 Targa also comes with two engines: its numbers-matching 2.7L mill on a pallet and the installed 3.0L flat-six that represents a desirable OEM upgrade. Check it out here on eBay with bids to $25,800 and the reserve unmet.
The 911 looks great going down the sides, and the low-slung stance suggests it might have some torsion bar adjustments at play – I’d call that the European-spec ride height if I didn’t know better. The polished Fuchs may be the traditional choice, but they look terrific in this application. The funny thing about the Targa model that is that it used to be somewhat undesirable, but that’s all changed in recent years.
The interior is in nice shape with seats that appear to have been redone at some point; they’re a little too nice for being original. A three-spoke Momo wheel replaces the original wheel that is included in the sale. Other modifications include a Fabspeed sport exhaust, and adds to the “Just drive it” vibe this 911 gives off. The seller calls it a 10-footer, and recommends a paint job if you seek perfection – but I’d leave it as-is, personally.
You love seeing a clean engine bay like this, and I’ll bet this 911 is a blast to drive. The seller reports lots of recent maintenance, including a full tune-up with new ignition components like plugs, wires, cap, and fuel system repairs, and chassis fixes like new shocks and struts and fresh brake rotors. This is the best kind of driver: one you can be proud of despite its flaws, and always have the option to restore back to factory specs thanks to having the original engine.
When I read the title I was really hoping that it had one engine driving the front wheels and one engine driving the rear wheels!
They forgot the rear in getting to the European ride height. Nice car.
At a little over 26K with only 18 hours to go, I have to wonder what is wrong with it, other than it being a Targa.
Snarky answers expected.
Hi, I hardly believe this can be an original ’74 911. The bumpers look like the come from an early 80’s model, or am I taken wrong? Until the year ‘ 77 the Porsche 911 was one of the most evil “ruster” on our german streets. I remember the first part to come out was on the back fenders below the rear side windows and the front fenders round the antenna. Would be stunnig , if this is all original state… Excuse my ” rusty” english, been a while since I stayed in the US on an exchange program. Greetings fron the black forrst just about 50 Miles away from Zuffenhausen, where Porsches are being built up ti o tody.
I think the glitch is that it’s in Hawaii, so you’d have to get it to the continental US (or wherever you are, which likely ain’t Hawaii).
I was lucky enough to own one just like this one while stationed in Germany from 1985 to 1990. Loved the car and it was great to own it where I had a chance every day to see what it would really do. Barn Finds sure brings back memories quite often and I love that. Please keep the cars and memories coming. I for one sure appreciate it, thank you for both.
Wish I had the coinage, beautiful car. Being in Hawaii does bring the specter of hidden rust to mind however, moisture in the trade winds condenses on everything.
Ended at 26.4K, Reserve Not Met.