Vehicle Description
1973 Porsche 911S 2.4L MFI Targa
• Chassis No. 9113310051
• Engine No. 6330152 - Matching
• Transmission No. 7330856 - Matching
• Completed August 1972
1973 was the final year of the classic long-hood 911, finished in
its original color combination of Silver Metallic over Black
upholstery. Factory options include US Equipment, tinted glass,
manual antenna, and noise suppression.
Cosmetically, this 911S has been well-preserved, repainted in its
original color, and has some patina that is appropriate for a
high-level driver. The original trim and glass are in excellent
condition, and the flat 6" Fuch alloy rims have been refinished and
mounted to Michelin P6000 185 70 R15 tires. The interior is in
fantastic condition; the comfort seats have been recently
upholstered with houndstooth inserts, with German carpets, and the
Porsche dash has been replaced. Complete with VDO gauges, a VDM
leather-wrapped steering wheel with a deluxe horn ring, and a
Blaupunkt AM/FM radio.
This 2.4L 911S has had consistent care and investment from
dedicated Porsche enthusiasts, believed to have spent most of its
life in California, acquired in 2012 by Theodore Gildred of Solana
Beach, California, with approximately 43,500 miles showing on the
odometer. Under his ownership, European Motorsports an independent
Porsche specialist in Vista, California, performed a comprehensive
top-end engine rebuild; key items included new Mahle pistons and
cylinders, a valve job, timing chain service, and the front
calipers were rebuilt. The next owner in Naples, Florida, from
2021-2023, spent over $14,000 on mechanical and cosmetic
improvements. Work included new suspension bushings, going through
the fuel system, rebuilding the brake components, and installing
new Michelin tires. The 911S returned to Southern California in
2023, and the past owner continued its care through regular
services at Autowerkes in Huntington Beach, California. Recent
maintenance includes installation of six new injectors, valve
adjustments, ignition components, and the Targa top was redone with
new German vinyl and the B-pillar vinyl was upholstered, $8,788 was
spent.
Mechanically, it is powered by a matching 2.4-liter flat-six engine
with mechanical fuel injection (MFI) producing 190 hp at 6,500 rpm
paired to the matching manual 5-speed transmission (Type 915) with
a four-wheel disc braking system. Complete with Porsche Classic
Technical Certificate, Targa keys, jack, spare wheel, radio, tool
kit, and 13 years of service records. This 1973 911 S Targa is
well-documented, sorted, and in excellent running and driving
condition.
