Vehicle Description
Vehicle to be offered for Auction sale August 17th - 19th, 2017 at
Russo and Steele's 17th Annual Monterey, California Auction. Please
contact us for more information. This lovely 1971 Porsche 911E
Targa spent many years in the dry climate of New Mexico, then in
North Carolina for approximately 10 years before coming back west
to California in 2016. This car possesses its original numbers
matching engine, complete with MFI, and a non-matching but period
correct 901 5-speed transmission. In California, the car has
received a comprehensive cosmetic and mechanical restoration,
completed in 2016, that included a complete bare metal glass out
respray in the original Irish Green, with new rubber seals
throughout the car, new suspension bushings throughout, new front
and rear shocks, new rear wheel bearings, a restored brake system
with rebuilt calipers and new rotors, powdercoated suspension
components and an engine out service with re-sealed motor. In
addition, the targa top was professionally restored, new interior
carpet was installed, the front seats were restored with period
houndstooth inserts, door pockets were restored and various
interior trim was recovered. At the time of restoration, the car
received two new Interstate U911 batteries. Excellent gaps
throughout. This car has solid original floors and front pan, a
testament to the years spent in a dry climate of New Mexico. Most
trim is original and in excellent shape. COA in hand confirms
engine is original to the car; transmission is a non-matching
period correct 901 5-speed transmission. The car is a pleasure to
drive and ready to be enjoyed.
