CATALOG COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION - Friday, May 2nd, 2014Lakewood Yacht Club • 2425 NASA Parkway • Seabrook, TX 77586
1968 Porsche 911L Soft Window Targa
Presenting one of the most enjoyable classic European sports cars, reigning supreme since the late 1960's. This Porsche is a matching numbers 911L which was the American version of the iconic 911S. Finished in an eye-catching Polo Red, this car screams vintage Porsche. The signature targa, and the soft rear window gives the driver a cabriolet feel while staying protected with the fixed roll bar, truly the best of both worlds. All original vintage 911 Porsche down to the Fuch wheels. Lot: 137
Estimate:$135,000 - $165,000Vin: 11860117Engine: Boxer-Flat 6 CylindersTransmission: 5 Speed Manual1968 Porsche 911L Soft Window Targa11860117102bhp 1,582cc horizontally opposed 4-cylinder engine with twin Solex 40mm carburetors, four-speed manual transmission, four-wheel independent suspension and four-wheel disc brakes. Wheelbase: 87"THE MODEL… The 1963 Frankfurt Motor Show saw what started as sketches on Ferdinand “Butzi Porsche’s notepad come to fruition. With the 356’s age starting to show, the people at Stuttgart needed to bring something new to the table and that is what they did when they unveiled the 911. This new creation was larger, with more muscle, and a more enjoyable cockpit.As was the case with its predecessor, the 911 was constantly being improved upon, but to the untrained eye appeared to be largely unchanged until the later half of the decade. The racey 911S was introduced in 1966 with horsepower jumping from 130 to 160 with the S designation, however due to American regulations none would reach these great states through normal import channels. The iconic Fuch wheels were also bolted to these German sports cars for the first time in 1966With a profound understanding of the American market the people at Porsche knew Americans would soon be clamoring for a convertible model. Frustrated by current American regulations, and hoping to avoid what Porsche executives assumed would be an eventual total ban on convertibles, Porsche drew from its racing experience and 1967 released the “targa” (Italian for Plate) model. This incarnation was not quite a convertible, but it did have a removable top and if you were lucky you got one with a soft back window that when removed left you with what was essentially a convertible with a roll bar. These cars were a hit with Americans and were easily identified by the stainless steel roll bar that was prominently stamped TARGA. THE CAR… This Porsche is a matching numbers 911L which was the American version of the S. Finished in an eye catching Polo Red, this car screams vintage Porsche. The paint is smooth and free of flaws. All trim is present and free of imperfection. The Fuch wheels are shining and present themselves very nicely and bring the entire exterior, vintage Porsche look together. The 1.5liter flat 6 cylinder is eager to fires to life and hit the road. The engine bay on this vintage porsche is a remarkably clean environment for a roadworthy car. The exhaust provides the soundtrack that one expects when taching up and old Porsche, together with the typical Porsche feeling in the wheel, this is arguably one of the most enjoyable sports cars of both then and now.
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