Porsche 911 S

The vehicle in detail

Chassis No. 9113310786
Engine no. 6331809

The year 1973 marked the end of a number of eras at Porsche. Notably, all variants of the 911 were about to receive a raft of stylistic and technical changes inside and out in 1974, the 911’s first major update since being introduced in late 1964 as the 901. Large “impact” bumpers, a redesigned interior, and less responsive engines were on the way in, and the classic, svelte “long-hood” 911 shape with its high-revving range of engines was on the way out. In fact, the final two years of 911 S models bound for the United States were the last to receive the highly responsive, mechanically fuel-injected (MFI) 2.4-liter flat-six.

This 1973 Porsche 911 S Targa is understood to have spent the majority of its life in California, benefiting from 40 years of continuous Golden State stewardship before being acquired by the current owner in 2024. Under prior ownership, it was modified with flared rear fenders and refinished in silver, a purposeful look complemented by its stainless-steel Targa bar, black removable roof panel, front spoiler, and auxiliary driving lights. Power comes from its original, matching-numbers mechanically fuel-injected flat-six per Jürgen Barth, reportedly rebuilt by Precision Motion in 1993 and enlarged to 2.8 liters, paired with a 915 five-speed manual transaxle.

Inside, the cabin is presented with well-preserved black leatherette upholstery and an aftermarket 930S-style three-spoke leather steering wheel, along with familiar 911 appointments including VDO instrumentation, a locking glovebox, side vent windows, and a heater. Riding on 15-inch Fuchs alloy wheels mounted with Pirelli P6000 tires and factory ventilated disc brakes at all four corners, the 911 S Targa offered the hallmark lightness and directness that defined Porsche’s final long-hood cars, showing 72,857 miles at the time of cataloging.