1968 Porsche 911 S Targa

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Engine: 2.0L air-cooled flat-six SOHC, dual Weber triple-throat downdraft carburetors, 160 bhp
Colour: Blutorang (Tangerine orange)

A European-specification 1968 Porsche 911 S Targa, one of a limited number legally imported to the United States, finished at the factory on 15 May 1968 in Blutorange with black leatherette interior and gold-plated trim. Built to the higher-performance 160 bhp specification restricted to European markets that year, the car subsequently underwent a comprehensive bare-metal restoration costing approximately $90,000, supervised by Porsche specialist James Schrager and involving a full engine and transmission rebuild, fresh bodywork in original colour, and a new interior.

Ownership

—Auction sale
Sold US$137,500
RM Sotheby's catalogue lot →
Date unknownAcquisition unknown
Current consignor
partial documentation
Commissioned a thorough bare-metal restoration involving multiple Porsche specialists, with documented expenditure of approximately $90,000 in receipts.

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

—Restoration
Scott Klepinger Classic Cars
Full bare-metal restoration carried out under the oversight of marque specialist James Schrager at Scott Klepinger Classic Cars in Elkhart, Indiana. The body shell was stripped completely and every removable part was either rebuilt, refinished, re-plated, or replaced with period-correct or OEM components. The bodywork was refinished in the original factory colour, and the interior was entirely renewed with replacement seats, door panels, dashboard trim, and carpeting. A new windshield, engine grille, Targa roof panel, and zip-out rear window were also fitted.
Restoration overseen by James Schrager; total documented expenditure approximately $90,000 in receipts.
—Engine rebuild
Marty Hostetler
The Type 901/7 two-litre engine and Type 901 five-speed gearbox were fully rebuilt. A new flywheel, clutch, and starter motor were installed alongside a new wiring harness and electronic ignition system.
Workshop located in Bristol, Indiana.
—Mechanical
PartsKlassik
Carburettors and distributor were overhauled; brakes were rebuilt with a replacement master cylinder, new rotors, and stainless-steel brake lines; suspension was renewed with Koni struts and dampers; new Michelin tyres were fitted to 5.5-inch Fuchs alloy wheels.
Carburettor and distributor work attributed to PartsKlassik; remaining mechanical work carried out as part of the broader restoration.

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