1967 Porsche 911S 2.0 Soft Window Targa
- Engine
- 1,991cc air-cooled flat-six, SOHC, twin Weber IDS carburetors, 160 bhp at 6,600 rpm
- Colour
- Polo Red
Among the earliest 911 Targas ever built, this January 1967 Porsche 911S 2.0 'Soft Window' Targa carries chassis number 065 and retains its numbers-matching engine and transmission. Originally delivered in Germany, it is finished in Polo Red over black leatherette and was specified with desirable factory options including Fuchs rims, Webasto heater, and ski rack. A comprehensive nut-and-bolt restoration exceeding $250,000 was completed in 2011, after which the car was used in Europe for over a decade, covering around 6,000 miles, and earned Best of Show at a major German concours that year.
Ownership
- 2022-08-19Auction saleEstimate US$360,000 – US$390,000
- 1967 →Factory deliveryInitial German owner in Rottach-Egernpartial documentation
Car was first delivered to this owner in the Rottach-Egern area of Germany.
- 2010 →Private saleDavid Merzfull documentation
Acquired the vehicle in well-preserved, highly original condition from Santa Rosa, California. Commissioned a comprehensive nut-and-bolt restoration in 2011, then shipped the car to the Netherlands where it was used for over 12 years and accumulated roughly 6,000 miles post-restoration.
- 2022 →Acquisition unknownCurrent vendorpartial documentation
Re-imported the car to the United States and carried out minor refurbishment including worn-item replacement, paint correction, detailing, and an engine service.
Competition
- 20112011 Techno Classica EssenBest of Show
Car attended this concours event shortly after its full restoration was completed.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2011RestorationCarparc USA
Comprehensive nut-and-bolt rebuild carried out to a high standard, documented with more than 100 photographs; total expenditure exceeded $250,000. Original matching-numbers engine and transmission were retained.
Workshop located in Costa Mesa, California. Full restoration file retained with the car.
- 2022Service
Light refurbishment following re-importation to the US, encompassing replacement of worn components, paint correction, thorough detailing, and an engine service.
Carried out by or on behalf of the current owner after the car was brought back to the United States.
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