For Sale at Auction: 1973 Porsche 911 in Costa Mesa, California

Chassis No. 9113210435
Engine No. 6230889

Introduced in T, E, and S form for 1969, the Porsche 911 evolved meaningfully by 1972 with a displacement increase to 2,341 cc. Power rose in step, and just as significant was the widespread adoption of Bosch mechanical fuel injection across U.S.-market cars. It was a clear signal of the technology's permanence after its successful debut on the 911 E. The distinctive Targa body remained a constant presence, offering open-air versatility across the lineup.

This U.S.-market 1973 Porsche 911 E Targa was delivered in the unmistakable shade of Signal Yellow over Black Leatherette upholstery. Factory equipment included 15-inch Fuchs forged alloy wheels, a five-speed transmission, tinted glass, front and rear sway bars, and 911 S trim with the Appearance Group. Sold new through Porsche Audi Capitol Inc. of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, it carried a sticker price of $9,882. Its original owners, Robert and Karen Dressler of Williamsport, marked their ownership with a plaque on the glovebox door and retained the car for decades until 2017.

Under the care of its next owner, the car underwent an extensive mechanical refresh at Beverly Hills Porsche. Documentation in the digital history file details over $57,000 invested in a full engine rebuild, transmission reseal, and comprehensive inspection. The 2.4-liter MFI flat-six was rebuilt with Mahle pistons, fresh bearings, 24 new head studs, and renewed exhaust components. Specialist attention included fuel injection work by Gus Pfister and precision machining by Competition Engineering. The 915 transmission was resealed and fitted with a new clutch disc and starter, while the suspension and braking systems were thoroughly sorted with rebuilt calipers, new dampers, and refreshed front-end hardware.

Long-hood 911s that combine continuous ownership history, standout presentation, and significant recent mechanical work occupy an increasingly narrow slice of the market. With its vivid specification, long-term original ownership, and careful recommissioning, this open-top Porsche 911 E Targa captures the essence of Porsche's early 1970s engineering.