Vehicle Description
CPR Classic is excited to offer this 1974 Porsche 911 US Carrera
Targa finished in black over a black leatherette interior. A fully
numbers-matching example, the car retains its original engine and
gearbox and left the factory in the color combination of black over
black.
A return visitor showing 64,332 original miles, this 74' Targa has
most recently lived with a longtime CPR Client in New York for the
past two years, covering approximately 1,000 miles. Before that,
the car was owned by a San Diego-based enthusiast who drove the car
regularly and had multiple items addressed on the car throughout
his ownership. Makello's Classics of Escondido, California,
primarily serviced the vehicle during that ownership, totaling over
$17,000 in work.
The service work performed by Makello's included new Bilstein
shocks at all corners, all new suspension bushings to include
control arms, trailing arms, spring plates, drop links, sway bar
bushings, new turbo tie rod ends, new strut mounts, new engine oil
lines, new oil cooler lines, a completely overhauled shift linkage,
a Petronix ignition system, and several other items. The car has
also received annual services from Makello's since 2019, and during
its last service at Makellos, a new blower assembly was
installed.
During its two-year stay in New York, the car was maintained by an
air-cooled specialist with annual services and preventative
maintenance performed as necessary. Upon return to CPR in February
of 2024, the car was found to be in the identical condition it left
in needing nothing outside of a detail and full inspection to be
prepared for sale.
Mechanically, the car is outstanding. It starts easily, whether hot
or cold, makes excellent power, and shifts beautifully. The chassis
dynamic is also incredible. The car turns in confidently, weight
transfers as it should, and is just an all-around pleasure to
drive.
An early example, this Targa completed assembly at the factory in
November of 1973 and was equipped as follows:
-US equipment
-Carrera script on doors - gold (now in silver)
-Folding Targa top
-Light metal wheels - forged (Diamond Metallic)
-Rear spoiler (ducktail)
-Tinted glass all around
-Pirelli tires
Several light alterations were made to the interior during the
car's life. A set of later factory sport seats and late 80's door
panels were installed. The most recent owner elected to change the
stripe package on the car to silver. A gold stripe package can be
installed on the vehicle (as it was originally delivered from the
factory) if the new owner prefers.
This 74' Carrera is the perfect example of a very presentable,
high-quality driver that has had all of the proper mechanical
preparation performed to give its next owner a great experience and
a car that begs to be driven. If you are in the market for an
air-cooled 911 that can be driven regularly, whether it's canyon
runs or a trip to the supermarket, this 74' Carrera is an excellent
candidate.
