Vehicle Description
1969 Porsche 911E Targa
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Original one-owner California car
Matching numbers engine and transmission
Original paint and interior
Purchased through the European delivery program
Has original order, delivery and shipping documents
Has original books, tools, travel kit, and targa travel bags
An original Porsche 911 can easily transport a driver back in time
through its unique factory touches like textures, smells and
finishes. These unmistakable details are what some of the most
serious collectors lust for, delivering an authentic charm that
cannot be replicated. This original, one-owner 1969 911E Targa is
just that. Custom-ordered and delivered in Europe for delivery,
this Polo Red over black leather 911 would remain with its owner
for 50 years in California. With a collection of original Porsche
factory paperwork, maintenance and shipping documents, this 911E
Targa is a fine example of a well loved and cared for
automobile.
Helmut Diener, a resident of Mountain View, CA ordered this car to
his specifications on May 2nd, 1969 and the Targa was delivered via
European Delivery on July 28th, 1969. He optioned his Targa with
Polo Red paint, a black leather interior, 15" deep 6" Fuchs alloy
wheels, a tool kit and travel kit, chrome around the fender, a
retractable antenna, and a Blaupunkt Frankfurt radio. When
completed, Helmut paid a total of $7,551.00 for this Polo Red 911E
Targa.
Not wanting to wait to enjoy his car, Helmut drove the car around
Europe for a few weeks on vacation. Included are photographs of the
car in Germany with the rolling countryside and towns behind it.
Hemlut then left the car with Porsche after his European tour,
where the Targa was then shipped to San Francisco and arrived in
the United States on November 19th, 1969. Helmut took the car home
with him to Mountain View, where he would enjoy the car for half a
century.
Purchasing the car to enjoy it and not just let it sit, Helmut took
the car out on the weekends and often times took it for long drives
down the coast of California along Highway 1. Never driving the car
in inclement weather and when not in use stored underneath a cover,
the car has been excellently preserved due to his careful and
thoughtful ownership. An engineer by trade, he made sure to carry
out all of the maintenance as he could, eventually going to
reputable auto repair houses to continue his work. This attention
to detail yielded a car that was reliable, in well-running
condition, and presents far better than many other cars of its age
and experience.