Spectacular, two-year restoration just completed!
Over $90,000 in receipts
Rare Euro spec 911S Targa
One of 442 built
Believed to be 28,326 actual miles!
Matching numbers engine and transmission
Factory correct color combination
Previous long-term ownership
Original German delivery
Spent nearly all its life in Southern California
4-wheel disc brakes
Documentation inlcudes both German and English owner's manuals,
dealer books, Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, restoration
receipts, tools and more
Options include:
Incredibly rare accessory maplight
Factory fog lights
Deco S-Model trim
Wheel arch molding
Polished Fuchs wheels
Blaupunkt AM/FM radio
Recaro sports seats
Drives and performs as new!
Simply one of the best examples of the iconic model available on
the market today!
A collector’s dream!
When Porsche rolled out its 1968 model line, it faced a daunting
problem: new U.S. safety and emission standards. The “S” engine
from 1967 was a high-performance motor in all respects. With
high-compression forged alloy pistons, forged and nitrided
connecting rods, large valves, and big Weber triple-throat
carburetors, it produced a healthy 160 horsepower. Porsche soon
realized that this motor would probably not comply with the new
U.S. emissions standards without additional development. Careful
tuning would eventually resolve that problem, but Porsche did not
have time to establish those procedures in time to allow delivery
of the new 911 S to its most important market and could not risk
shipping new cars that it could not legally sell.
Management decided to restrict the 1968 “S,” identical to the 1967
version, to Europe and instead offer American customers the
one-year-only 911 L, with an air pump-equipped engine producing a
lesser 130 brake horsepower. Over time, a small number of
European-spec 1968 S Coupes and Targas have been imported to the
U.S., where they enjoy special recognition.
The 1968 Porsche 911S Targa offered here is finished in gorgeous
Light Ivory with a beautiful black interior featuring pepit cloth
inserts. This incredible 911S has spent most of its life in
Southern California after being delivered in Germany originally.
One of only 442 built, this rare and desirable Euro Spec version
still retains its matching numbers engine and transmission. It is
finished in its factory correct color combination and is
accompanied with a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, owner’s
manual, dealer books, restoration receipts, tools and more. We’re
proud to offer this magnificent 911S to the most demanding
collector, investor or enthusiast who understands and appreciates
investment potential of this great classic. Classic cars have
proven to be among the most resilient and rewarding investments in
recent years with the Historic Automobile Group Index (HAGI)
jumping 39% in 2013, 16% in 2014 and 17% in 2015 while posting
gains of 467% over the last 10 years. Ready to make an investment
you can actually enjoy? Please contact one of our expert sales
consultants at (314)291-7000 or [email protected] for more
information. They will be happy to give you a complete walk-around,
supply you with a more detailed description, and answer any
questions you may have. Buy with confidence.
Trades welcome! Financing available! Please visit www.schmitt.com
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