Early examples of Porsche’s celebrated 911 are coveted by collectors and enthusiasts, with the highly desirable “soft-window” Targa among the rarest and most sought-after. The 911 S offered here was despatched by the Zuffenhausen factory in September 1967. The car was destined for Porsche Cars Pacific of Burlingame, California, with its first owner residing in nearby Cupertino. Finished in Polorot over a Black leatherette interior, the 911 S was equipped with optional extras including halogen fog lights and a tinted windscreen.
From then it is believed that the Porsche stayed in California before being exported to Italy in 1998, prior to which it was registered in the Gardena district of Los Angeles. Upon returning to Europe, the Porsche was sold to a dealer in Naples and required total restoration, according to export documents (available to view on file). In March 1999, the car was sold to its consigning owner. In their care, the Porsche has been restored to the standard it is presented in today, replete with its matching-numbers engine and in its factory-correct colours. The restoration was led by Vavoli Carrozzeria with the engine specialist, Biasetti, overseeing the rebuild of the air-cooled flat-six. Invoices from 2008 to 2013 are available to view on file.
Offered with a copy of its Kardex build sheet and a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, this “soft-window” 911 S Targa is sure to impress even the most discerning Porsche aficionado.
