Vehicle Description
Chassis No. 9113310336
Engine No. 6330794
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. 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 911 S Targa left the Porsche factory in Stuttgart,
Zuffenhausen in May of 1973 finished in uncommon and optional
Medium Ivory (132) over an equally rare Brown leather interior
destined for the United States. According to the accompanying
Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, the car was additionally
optioned with tinted glass all around and Dunlop tires. When new,
all 1973 911 S were endowed with the newly released Type 915
five-speed manual transmission, an aerodynamic front spoiler, 6x15
inch forged Fuchs wheels, aluminum front brake calipers, front and
rear anti-roll bars, an upgraded front fender oil cooler, enhanced
instrumentation, and a leather covered steering wheel as standard.
Above and beyond the enhanced standard and optional features listed
above, this well-ordered 911 S, was specified as a Targa - just one
of 925 for that year - for an additional increase of $800 creating
the most expensive 911 of its type available in the United States
at $10,860.
Previous research indicates that this 911 S Targa was located in
Washington state until approximately 2011 when it was purchased by
a Naval Officer stationed in Monterey, California. It is said that
it later returned to Washington approximately six years ago. Most
recently, in March 2024 it received fresh CV boots, and oil and
filter change with new lower valve cover gaskets, new sway bar
bushings, fresh batteries, and a new voltage regulator. With a
raspy, metallic mechanically injected engine note and the
ever-popular long-hood styling, 1973 marks the end of a highly
collectible era of 911, particularly for a freshly serviced 911 S
Targa with its numbers-matching engine in a highly desirable and
rare color combination!
