1974 Porsche 911

Convertible

2.7 N/A Flat Six Aircooled

Manual

9114110043

Clear

GAS

Up for auction is a very early G-series Porsche 911. It is the 43rd Porsche 911 Targa that was produced in 1973 for the model year 1974. This 40-year old classic began its life as a Targa and ended up being converted into a Cabriolet by some previous owner. The conversion featured some Carrera upgrades to the car such as the whale tail and chin spoiler in which, as pictures included in this auction shows, only genuine Porsche factory parts were utilized. For a 1974, the car is a remarkable rust free survivor and has unbelievably very low miles. The previous owner had a lot of cars and this car was very sparingly used during the last several years of his lengthy ownership. He gave me a stack of receipts for the car's maintenance records during his ownership. The car starts anytime and everytime and it shifts on all 5 type-915 transmission gears effortlessly. The handling/suspension is very solid and tight there are no rattles, squeaks or unusual vibrations. The steering is precise and does not pull to one side and drives straight. The exterior paintwork finished in guards red is beautiful and has a mirror shine. The rubber mouldings, decos, bumper guards, H4 headlights, fog lights and side mirrors are pristine especially for the car's age. The conversion to Cabriolet was done with a convertible top that is fully powered but is only manually operated at present because one motor is out but will be included in this sale.The German canvas convertible top is ok but the rear zippered plastic window is hazy and shows it's age. The interior is original and complete. It shows very decent especially the dash, console boxes, guages, door cards and carpeting. The carpeting kit for the trunk will be included in this sale. The powered front leather seats are cracked with the driver's seat being worse than the passenger's but being original Recaros are very comfortable. The car has an aftermarket Alpine Cd unit with Pioneer speakers. Very recent preventive work was done during my ownership on what I felt were weak points of the car. The windshield weatherstrip was replaced with a brand new one because the old one was beginning to crack due to age. The inner and outer hub bearings were replaced with genuine Porsche parts because they were old and probably still the 40-year old originals. The brake system was totally restored and a brand new uprated master cylinder was installed. All the brake calipers on all 4 corners were replaced with remanufactured ones and brand new brake hoses were installed as well because they were beginning to show age. A set of 4 brand new tires that have less than 50 miles at present were mounted and balanced unto the staggered 16" Fuchs wheels. After all this work done, the only reason I am selling the car is because a good friend's car has gone up for sale and he is giving me first dibs to buy it. Don't miss out on this opportunity to own a very inexpensive to own and maintain Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet as compared to the 1983 and onward Cabriolets. Because it is nearly 40-years old, it is exempt from smog requirements and best of all it qualifies for classic car insurance whose annual premiums are ridiculously low. .