Porsche 911 Targa, 1968
Porsche 911 I (901, 911)
Porsche 911 I (901, 911)•
•13 مشاهدة
Chassis No.: 11880213
- Exterior: Yellow
- Interior: Beige
- One of 521 produced in 1968
- Completed on June 12, 1986
- Previously part of the Darwin James Collection
- 2.4L engine
- Weber carburetors
- 911S instruments in English
- Front and rear bumper horns
- Electric fan
- Blaupunkt radio with US band
- Fixed tinted rear glass
- Ventilated chrome wheels
- Chrome caps with colored crests
- Pirelli tires
- Recent service by Anthony Stoessel of Coachcraft in Fillmore, California
- Porsche Certificate of Authenticity
This rare 1968 Porsche 911 Targa is one just 521 of this special body style produced in that year. Although it presents as a bone-stock 911 Targa, it is really a wolf in sheep’s clothing. This car has been tastefully modified with an engine transplant that has dramatically increased its performance. The stock two-liter Porsche engine has been replaced with a later-generation 2.4-liter Porsche engine—sourced from a 1972 911S—and fitted with Weber carburetors, while the steel wheels have been upgraded to Fuchs alloys. In addition to the engine upgrade, this car was finished in Champagne Yellow and the interior in Cream Beige leatherette during a comprehensive restoration.
The acceleration and top speed of this car far surpasses that of the original 1968 911 Targa, with genuine Porsche parts used throughout its transformation. In short, this is a Porsche that retains the vintage look of the late 1960s combined with the increased speed and comfort capability of later-generation 911 Porsches. This Targa features a number of options including 911S instrumentation, wheel caps with colored crest, ventilated chrome wheels, a Blaupunkt “Frankfurt” radio and a fixed tinted rear window. All of these visual cues are “period correct” for the late ’60s vibe of this 1968 Targa.
However, step on the gas and find horsepower and torque that was unavailable until years after this car was manufactured. This is a chance to own a Porsche that is the best of both worlds: the classic shape of an early 911 Targa combined with the performance of a more modern Porsche.
