For Sale: 1977 Porsche 911 Targa in Columbus, Ohio

$26,995

Cruisin Classics is pleased to present to you this 1977 Porsche 911 Targa. This iconic German sports car underwent over $18K in mechanical service in 2021 (we have receipts for all that work) and it's an absolute blast to drive! That said, this 911 does have some areas that could be improved upon - particularly the paint and the interior seat inserts. This car offers you the opportunity to buy cool European classic that you can hop in today and enjoy for a very reasonable price while you make improvements to it over time. Let's take a deeper dive into this timeless classic...

This 911 comes to us today dressed in what we believe to be a single-stage respray of its original color - Guards Red (also known as India Red, paint code 027). The paint does exhibit some fading, cracks, swirls, scratches, and chips of varying size - it's definitely driver-quality. At about 10 feet away though, those imperfections don't stand out at all and it just looks like a bright red Porsche. Though the paint on this car may have some issues, we found no evidence of any rust on the exterior. The front end of the car features signature round headlights that flank a dramatically sloped front trunk lid with an eye-catching Porsche crest at the leading edge. Under the front bumper are a set of fog lights that do not work (there is a factory switch on the dash meant to operate them). As you move around to the side of the car two things really catch your attention - the removable black targa top and the "whale tail" on the rear trunklid. Unlike most modern targa tops that are a solid one piece affair, this top actually folds down to roughly half its size so that it can easily be stowed in the front trunk. Behind the top is a black halo band with "targa" script badging and a curved rear window. The whale tail would not have been available on this particular model in '77 but it sure looks spectacular on the car. Also in the side view are dual body-color side mirrors, door edge guards, silver trim around the base of the rear window, black door handles, and black rocker molding. Completing the look are a set of Fuchs wheels (in driver condition) wrapped in Michelin Sport XGT tires (good tread, but showing some age cracking on the sides). Around back you'll find wrap-around taillights with PORSCHE lettering in between, a bumper like the one up front but with large black guards, and a single exhaust outlet.

Lift the rear decklid to find a stock 2.7 liter air-cooled fuel-injected flat 6-cylinder engine mated up to a 5-speed manual transmission. Though the rear decklid shocks were replaced a four years ago, they do not hold the weight of the lid. In 2021, a shop in Fort Wayne Indiana performed extensive work to the mechanicals of this Porsche that involved removing and seperating the engine and transmission. They tore the engine down, removed the cylinder heads, added new valve guides and cut the valves and valve seats, set the timing, and did a valve adjustment. The work didn't stop there though, many expensive parts were replaced including the oil cooler ($1,400), fuel injectors ($1,050), control unit ($1,100), and warm-up regulator ($1,100). Additional work includes new plugs, wires, cap & rotor, fuel filter, air filter, ignition wires, fuel distributor, resurfacing the flywheel and pressure plate, new rear stabilizer bushings, steering column bushing and bearing, fuel sending unit, fuel pressure regulator, coil, sway bar bushings, air filter housing, battery, oil change, overhauling the rear calipers, and repairing the fuel distributor. This work totaled over $18K and we're happy to share the receipts. Needless to say, this 911 runs and drives well now and is ready to hit the road and enjoy.

The interior of this Porsche is dressed in black with red and blue McLaughlin tartan plaid seat inserts and door panel accents - a stunning combination. Unfortunately, the plaid material on the drivers seat and rear seats has not aged well and will need to be replaced. Despite the issues with the plaid, the black vinyl portion of the seats (including the bolsters) looks very good. The door panels have speakers, window cranks, armrests with hidden storage beneath, and a power mirror control on the drivers side. The lower armrest storage section on the drivers side will either need to be repaired or replaced, though it is still loosely attached currently. The floors are covered with soft black carpet that's kept nice with carpeted Porsche floormats. Between the front bucket seats you'll find the emergency brake and defrost levers and just ahead is the shifter for the 5-speed manual transmission. Ahead of the driver is a black leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel with working horn on a fixed column. The working wipers are controlled by a stalk on the right side of the wheel. Ahead of the wheel is a crack-free black dash that's home to gauges for gas, oil, temperature, and oil pressure as well as an 8K tachometer. The 150mph speedometer and odometer (which reads 49,957 miles) are inoperative. Also on the dash are working heat & fan controls and a working aftermarket AM/FM/Cassette stereo. Ahead of the front passenger is a glovebox that contains the original owners manual portfolio with warranty card. Up in the clean carpeted front trunk are a mini-spare, jack, and the original tool kit roll.

If you've always wanted a Porsche 911 Targa but felt that they were just out of reach, this is your chance to get into one at an affordable price! Drive it and enjoy it just the way it is, or take it to the next level with fresh paint, seat fabric, and a couple other odds & ends. Don't miss out on this chance to own one of these much sought-after classic 911's - give our friendly staff a call today!

ENGINE
2.7liter Air-Cooled Fuel-Injected Flat 6-Cylinder

TRANSMISSION
5-Speed Manual
Rear Wheel Drive

BRAKES
4-Wheel Power Discs

EXTERIOR
Driver-Quality Guards Red Paint (027)
Removable Black Targa Top
Dual Side Mirrors
Door Edge Guards
Black Rocker Molding
Whale Tail Rear Spoiler
Rear Bumper Guards
Fuchs Wheels
Michelin Sport XGT Tires

INTERIOR
Black with Red and Blue McLaughlin Tartan Plaid Seat Inserts and Door Panel Accents
Drivers Seat and Rear Seats Need Re-Covered
5-Speed Floor Shifter
Power Drivers Mirror
Fold-Down Rear Seat Backs
Nice Black Carpet with Black Carpeted "Porsche" Floormats
Crack-Free Black Dash
Working Heat and Fan
Working Aftermarket AM/FM/Cassette Stereo
Working Wipers
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel with Working Horn
Working Gauges and Tachometer
Speedometer and Odometer Inoperative
Mini-Spare Tire with Jack
Original Porsche Tool Roll
Original Owners Manual Portfolio with Warranty Card
Receipts for Major Overhaul in 2021 ($18K)

If you have any additional questions, please call one of our friendly sales staff. We will be glad to help in any way with questions on financing, shipping the vehicle, or perhaps an interest in our sell-your-car brokerage program. We've been in business since 1996 and have sold cars all over the world and we insist on giving the best personal service in the industry.
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