VEHICLE HISTORY
According to the Porsche delivery confirmation, this 1975 911S Targa was delivered to New York on September 5, 1974. From 1994, the vehicle was driven in the neighboring state of Maryland until it finally returned to Germany in 2012. In 2013, this Targa was extensively restored in Germany by a Porsche-specialized workshop, including various welding jobs to repair the bodywork, and an engine and transmission overhaul. This restoration was commissioned and supervised by the current owner. Since then, this Targa has been part of a classic car collection, which is now being downsized due to its age.
MODEL HISTORY
Porsche launched the first 911 special model in Stuttgart to mark its 25th production anniversary and gave it the name "25 Years of Driving in its Purest Form" . A total of 400 of this special model were produced for the German market and 500 for the American market – here the special model was called "25 Years of Driving in its Purest Form" . At the time, the special model was available in all available body and engine variants: the Targa, the Coupé, the 911, 911s and 911 Carrera. Only 16 special models of the most expensive 911 at the time, the 911 Carrera Targa with 209 hp, were produced.
A special feature of the 25th Anniversary Special Edition, in addition to the silver exterior color and the lavish special equipment for the time, was a specially designed black-gray fabric-leather combination in the interior, as well as a plaque on the glove compartment lid. Furthermore, this 911 was optionally offered with a completely chrome-plated body, a feature previously reserved only for the absolute top-of-the-line 911 Carrera model, and intended to underscore the sporty look of this limited series. The 25th Anniversary 911 was available with either 15-inch ATS magnesium "hacking knife" wheels, painted in a slightly darker silver, or 15-inch Fuchs wheels.
The "25 Years of Driving at its Most Beautiful" special model paved the way for many other special series of the 911. To this day, Porsche continues to produce limited series, which, even 50 years after the first special model, are still extremely popular with collectors. Against this backdrop, it may be particularly exciting for enthusiasts to have the first 911 special model in their own garage.
SPECIAL FEATURES
This Targa has several special features, although certain specifications differ from the original. Here is an overview of the key special features of this vehicle:
- Rare special model from 1975 – No. 225 of a total of 500 vehicles
- Original color combination of 936 Silver Metallic and artificial leather / tweed fabric
- Wider Fuchs rims on the rear axle compared to the series
- Fixed and non-folding Targa roof to improve wind noise
CONDITION
The vehicle is in good technical and visual condition with patina. The quality of the restoration carried out in 2012/2013 fully meets the quality standards of the time. Due to the complete repainting during the restoration, this Targa has increased paint thicknesses all around. The body seals and windows are in good condition. Mechanically, this Targa functions perfectly; the engine runs well, and the transmission shifts smoothly. As is common with vehicles in the 2.7-liter series, this Targa also has some oil loss.
HANDOVER
This Targa is being sold on behalf of a customer with a new TÜV (German Technical Inspection Authority), a completed H-approval, and a current appraisal for classic car insurance.
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