Meet Blue Belle. Like the southern belle she's named after, this beautiful Porsche Targa has lived a pampered life.
Finished in rare Light Blue Metallic with black factory leather
sports seats and stunning polished Fuchs wheels this car sports its
original engine and transmission. Originally purchased in Colorado
Springs, Colorado the car found its way to Naples, Florida after
being purchased by an avid air cooled Porsche collector. A large
older man, he found the sports seats unaccommodating. I got a lead
on the car and flew out to Florida, bought it, made a new friend
and drove it home to Texas 1,550 miles with no issues. Purchased
with a mere 79,000 miles it now has 81,000, believed original.
There is no sign of collision damage and the paint, a likely
respray from some years ago shows excellent despite a few chips
here and there. Likewise, other than slight wear on the driver's
side seat bolster the interior is in excellent condition with a
flawless dash, nice door panels and pockets, carpet and a very
classy set of coco mats. Everything works, and I mean everything.
The targa top fits perfectly, folds up easily and is in very good
condition. All of the weatherstripping and seals are soft and doing
their job. The aftermarket Alpine head unit and underseat power amp
sound great through six speakers.
This car runs and drives like new. I have owned close to a dozen
air cooled 911's and can say that this little targa is the
smoothest running of them all. The 5-speed 915 transmission shifts
like butter, with none of the clunkiness common to these gear
boxes. I don't think this engine has ever been opened up or
resealed (there are some weepy areas) but it has been updated with
Carrera oil fed chain tensioners, head studs and a pop off valve
has been added to the air box. The car is complete, unmodified and
unmolested. The AC systems is still R12 and the factory air pump
remains and is belted up.
The ride height has been lowered to give the car a nice stance. The
Bilstein shocks show no sign of leakage. The car is tight and
tracks straight down the road on a stock size set of fresh Potenza
RE960 Pole Position tires. Steering is spot on as you would expect
on a Porsche.
The frunk area is neat and tidy with the untouched jack and the
original (incomplete) tool roll. Headlights are the original sugar
bowl style and the fog lights are in working order. The
undercarriage shows no sign of damage. This is a 100% rust free
car.
These air cooled G-Body 911's are amazing cars. They connect the
car to the road through the driver like no other automobile. Having
been in constant possession of at least one for many years I like
to say you don't drive a 911 you dance with it. I have had coupes
and targas and although many feel strongly about one or the other I
have never been able to make up my mind. Targas with the top off
are a joy to drive. These cars have seen steady appreciation, and
rightly so. These are very reliable cars made out of very durable
materials. The engines run routinely 200,000 miles or more between
rebuilds. These cars can very realistically be driven daily, don't
try that with most classic cars.
This exceptional example is located in Rockwall, Texas and is
offered as is where is. Pre-purchase inspections welcome. I am
experienced shipping cars worldwide but recommend you fly in and
drive it home! Trades considered; no bikes, boats, planes or
projects please. Texas residents may be subject to sales tax and
fees. Low ballers, sales assistants and scammers need not apply. If
you are reading this the car is for sale. Call, text or reply.
