1973 Porsche 911 S Targa
- Engine
- 2.4L flat-six with mechanical fuel injection, up to 190 hp
- Colour
- Gemini Blue metallic
A 1973 Porsche 911 S Targa finished in Gemini Blue metallic over black, representing the final year of the pre-impact-bumper 2.4-litre generation at its performance peak. Originally delivered to Europe and subsequently imported to Jacksonville, Florida, the car received an extensive bare-metal restoration around 2007 costing over $80,000, encompassing engine and transmission rebuilds, full repaint, and refurbished Fuchs wheels. Accompanied by a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity and a comprehensive restoration file.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$112,000
- → 2001-06-01Factory deliveryOriginal European delivery ownerpartial documentation
Took initial delivery in Europe, then relocated the car to Jacksonville, Florida, where it remained until mid-2001.
- 2007 →Acquisition unknownSubsequent owner who commissioned restorationpartial documentation
Undertook a comprehensive restoration exceeding $80,000, including engine and gearbox rebuilding, full bare-metal respray, and wheel refurbishment by West Coast specialists.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2007RestorationWest Coast specialists (multiple)
Comprehensive restoration costing over $80,000: body stripped to bare metal, damaged areas repaired, and exterior repainted in the original Gemini Blue. Fuchs wheels professionally polished and fitted with period-style Pirelli tyres. Interior upgraded with period-correct houndstooth sports seats.
Engine and transmission rebuilt separately by Haus of Performance and Ray Stevens; wheel polishing carried out by Al Reed Specialty Polishing in California.
- 2007Engine rebuildHaus of Performance and Ray Stevens
Original 2.4-litre flat-six engine and 915-type gearbox both fully rebuilt.
Performed as part of the broader restoration programme commissioned by the subsequent owner.
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