Vehicle Description
1974 Porsche 911 Carrera Targa
• VIN 9114410187
• G Series - Produced from August 1973 to July 1974
• No. 186 of 246 U.S. Carrera Targa's produced
Extremely limited production, high-performance 911, finished in its
factory color combination of Light Yellow (117) with Black
leatherette upholstery. The paintwork is in good overall condition
with some imperfections and excellent gaps and panel fit. The
exterior is equipped with black "Carrera" script, stainless steel
Targa bar, and a factory ducktail. The interior presents very well
with factory seats that have been reupholstered in Black vinyl with
a matching dash and door panels. A factory 3-spoke steering wheel
sits ahead of VDO instrumentation, Clarion AM/FM/CD radio, and a
factory Air Conditioning system. The undercarriage shows no signs
of rust and is in original condition.
Powered by a 2.7L SOHC flat-six engine with Bosch K-Jetronic Fuel
injection that produces 175hp at 5,800 rpm. Equipped with a 5-speed
manual transmission with 4-wheel independent suspension and 4-wheel
disc brakes. The U.S. Carrera Targa's are very limited with only
248 produced and they are becoming increasingly difficult to
find.
History
The Porsche 911 model lineup was completely new in 1974. Gone were
the T, E, and S model designations, and the US market was offered a
base (not a fair word) 911, a 911S, and a 911 Carrera. 2.7 liters
was the new engine displacement across the model lineup with
horsepower ranging from 150 (base) to 175 for the S and Carrera.
The freshly designed impact bumpers cleaned up the lines that were
compromised by the rubber extensions that were bolted to the front
of US cars to meet safety requirements. Although the S and Carrera
shared the same powerplant, the Carreras were fitted with flared
rear fenders to accommodate a 7" wide rear wheel, a ducktail
spoiler identical to the '73 RS, and a graphics package that
celebrates the historical significance of the nameplate,
Carrera.
