1975 Porsche 911 Carrera Targa (narrow body)
- Engine
- 2.7L air-cooled flat-six, SOHC, Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection, 175 bhp
- Colour
- Bitter Chocolate (dark brown, code 408) with gold Carrera decals
A 1975 Porsche 911 Carrera Targa in the rare narrow-body configuration, built to the 'H' Series specification and dispatched from the factory in late November 1974 for delivery to an Indianapolis dealership. Originally specified in Bitter Chocolate with gold Carrera decals and a Cinnamon leatherette interior, it retains what appears to be nearly all of its factory paint across just over 59,000 total miles. A comprehensive mechanical overhaul was carried out in 2007, and the car is accompanied by its Certificate of Authenticity, owner's manual, and original tool kit.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$110,000
- 1974-11-28 →Factory deliveryDr. Wilbur Sandbultefull documentation
Original purchaser; took delivery via an Indianapolis dealership with several bespoke options including narrow body, folding roof panel, fog lamps, and specific color scheme.
- 2007-11-01 →Acquisition unknownDr. Thomas Helfstpartial documentation
Pennsylvania-based owner who commissioned a comprehensive mechanical overhaul exceeding $17,000 at a noted Porsche specialist; car was driven minimally afterward.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2007Engine rebuildDawe's Motorsports Development
Full engine overhaul including new valves and rings, alternator rebuild, replacement shock absorbers and strut inserts, and new brakes; total cost exceeded $17,000 with supporting invoices retained.
Work carried out by Peter Dawe, a noted Porsche specialist, on behalf of Dr. Thomas Helfst. Fewer than 600 miles driven since completion.
- —Modification
A dealer-fitted VWOA Climate Control air-conditioning system was installed at some point, along with painted-crest centre wheel caps.
Timing relative to ownership chain is unspecified.
- —Maintenance
Original driver and passenger seat cushions were rebuilt; timing and workshop are unrecorded.
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