1973 Porsche 911s 911 S Targa With Sport Seats on 2040-cars
Tampa, Florida, United States
Vehicle Title:Clear
Make: Porsche
Drive Type: 2WD
Model: 911
Mileage: 999,999
Trim: S Targa
Up for auction is a 73 911S Targa. It's a very complete very original numbers matching car that despite it's outward appearance runs, drives, shifts and stops very well. Obviously it's in need of restoration, but all of the pieces are there including the original and desirable sport seats. There is a tool kit that is largely complete and the original keys (all 3) and the original Porsche tag along with the original Driver's Handbook. I have the Porsche COA for this car and it shows Koni shocks, sport seats, and additional cooling coil. Not sure what the last item means. Either the oil cooler or air conditioning. As you can see from the photos, there is some rust in the front pan area & the battery boxes which is very common on these cars. The floors are very clean except for a small area in the front passenger floor (pictured). All of the other common rust areas appear to be totally rust free (rockers, door bottoms, fender bottoms, window corners etc...) There is evidence that this car has been hit in the right front & pulled. This must have happened when the car was nearly new due to the age of the paint. It also appears that it was involved in a fender bender at the rear of the car around where the engine lid latches. The license panel has been replaced and the engine lid has been repaired but there is still minor damage to the body member that holds the engine lid latch. I do believe that the paint from the doors rearward is original, but I can't be positive. The left door & fender show signs that this car was parked by braille at least once in it's life. So, it is a great starting point for someone who wants to restore one of these cars. Mechanically it is VERY sound and recently had $3500 in fuel/ brakes/ alternator & battery work, so you can drive it for a bit before you take the plunge if you like. It runs & drives like a 2.4 S should and is a LOT of fun. I'm thinning my herd as I'm restoring my 59 356 cab and am losing motivation for future projects. I have done my best to represent this car accurately through my description and photos. Email any questions. Good luck bidding!
On Feb-07-13 at 06:04:48 PST, seller added the following information:
Please do not email me with offline offers. Within the first couple of hours I had nearly 40 offers for the 2 cars I have listed. I am letting the auction run it's course. I have had several questions about the paint and as the ad says, I believe the back of the car is original paint, so this is the original color. The COA shows light ivory (11) with black leatherette (11). The engine # is 6331563 and the transmission # is 338197. The reserve is very reasonable, so bid to win. Thank you.
On Feb-10-13 at 11:17:21 PST, seller added the following information:
Ebay is having technical issues that prevent me from adding photos to either of my listings. As soon as I can I will post a copy of the COA. The optional equipment reads as follows:
US Equipment
Koni Shocks Instead Of Boge
Sport Seats
Additional Cooling Coil
Information Not Available/563
Dunlop Tires
The car is equipped with A/C and the under dash vents are in good shape. It has been suggested that the "information not available) may pertain to the A/C.
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