Vehicle History
•July 1, 1981: First delivery in Munich (German specification)
•1986: Exported to the U.S. (New York)
•2015: Returned to Europe (Rome, Italy)
•November 2015: Re-registered in Munich
•In my possession since 2018
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Maintenance & Documentation
•2015: minor engine overhaul (documented in the purchase agreement)
•2017: Brief appraisal in Munich (grade 2-)
•2020: Classic Data appraisal in Rotenburg (grade 2-)
•2018: Complete technical overhaul by a Porsche Classic master workshop – invoice for €6,748
•2018: Installation of a period-correct Blaupunkt Frankfurt Classic radio – invoice for €408
•2024: New alternator & new battery
•2025: Major service – invoice for €1,445
•09/2025: Oil control unit, rubber mounts, and hood dampers replaced.
Wheel alignment and engine tuning performed and optimized. Completely new tires, Michelin Pilot Sport tires (205/55 & 225/50) – total invoice of €2,607
All invoices are, of course, available.
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Additional work, equipment, and defects
•Seats reupholstered & re-covered
•Targa roof reupholstered, custom-fit
•Carpet lining in the trunk replaced
•Original Fuchs rims professionally refurbished (nearly like new)
•Original paint maintained; touch-ups; two small rust spots on the rear fender (2018 paint thickness measurement available)
•Dashboard with two cracks
Ventilation and heating defective
Oil gauge not functioning properly.
The engine, chain cases, and transmission leak slightly. No dripping.
Engine jerks slightly, mainly when cold at 2000 RPM
This is not a distress sale. Further information only upon serious interest.
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Vehicle details
•Model: Porsche 911 SC Targa (Super Sport)
•First registration: July 1, 1981 (Munich)
•Mileage: approx. 184,000 km
•Engine: 6-cylinder boxer, displacement 3.0, engine type 930/10, air-cooled.
•Transmission: Manual transmission
•Color: Rosewood Brown Metallic (original)
•Condition: no accidents (Carfax records available through 2014), but repainting is known
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Conclusion:
An honest, partially well-documented 911 SC Targa that stands out both technically and visually and brings immediate joy—whether for regular driving or perhaps as a restoration project. Whatever you prefer.
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