1977 Porsche 911 Targa Carrera 3.0
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Highlights
- Five year bodywork restoration just completed
- Factory standard, low mileage car
- Engine just rebuilt and still to be run in
- One of only 1,123 Carrera Targas
- Rare 195bhp 3.0 Carrera built for just two years
- Good history file supporting low mileage
The Appeal
Of the many variations of the classic 911, few are quite as revered as this 1977 car. It is one of the very rare 3.0 Carreras, cars that were fitted with a naturally aspired version of the stronger 930 Turbo all-aluminium engine.
Just 1,123 Targas like this one left the factory between 1977 and 1979. The desirable specification includes factory ‘whale tail’ and small diameter Fuchs alloys. It has been extensively and professionally restored over five years and finished in its factory correct Copper Bronze metallic. The engine has just been rebuilt and is so fresh that it hasn’t even been run in yet. The interior was retrimmed a few years ago.
The very low mileage is supported by a thick history file. This is a very good example of the classic 911 with a compelling specification where all the hard work has already been done.
The History and Paperwork
- Chassis records confirm this is a 1977 car
- Only 1,123 Carrera 3.0 Targas were built and this appears to be car 583
- Original service book included
- Long term registered keeper who acquired the car in 2012
- Recent 5 year restoration covering bodywork and engine rebuild
- Interior retrimmed at an earlier date
- Factory standard unmodified car with original Copper Bronze metallic colour scheme
- Dry stored when not in use
- No MOT is applicable in the Channel Islands
- Good history file documenting the low mileage
- Only for sale due to age and ill health of seller
- If re-registered in the UK 5% import VAT duty will apply on a car of this age
The Condition
- Freshly restored bodywork finished in original Copper Bronze metallic
- Standard and unmodified car with desirable whale tail and Fuchs alloys
- Exterior condition reflects this recent work and low mileage
- Targa roof in good order with tidy vinyl and good seals
- New Avon tyres fitted all round
- Tan leather interior is an older retrim showing only light signs of age
- Well kept interior with only repaired crack to dash top to note
- Fitted with a classic-style modern stereo and rear speakers in parcel shelf
- Beige carpets are presentable but vendor advises some wear
- Steel spare wheel
- All gauges reported to work correctly
The Copper Bronze of this 1977 Targa is one of the most attractive colours for this era of 911 and a more subtle alternative to the iconic reds. It arrives with us fresh from a five year restoration that renovated the car to a high standard in its original colour scheme. The Targa roof is in similarly good condition. The bodywork is complemented by a couple of desirable options - the whale tail and Fuchs alloys.
Inside there is a complementary tan leather interior which was retrimmed a few years ago. It has held up well. While there are some minor areas to note in the photographs - including the dash top - it remains very presentable and pleasingly factory standard.
The Mechanics
- 2,964cc flat six all-aluminium 195bhp engine based on the 930 Turbo
- Engine recently rebuilt by specialist and still requires running in
- 5spd manual gearbox reported to be in good working order
- New brakes which have been overhauled all round
- Described as driving and stopping as it should
In 1977 Porsche removed the turbo and created the Carrera 3.0. This all-aluminium engine was stronger than the motors that went before and would underpin various iterations of the car going forward. The Carrera 3.0 was only available for two years before the SC arrived.
The mechanicals of this low mileage car have been comprehensively overhauled. The engine was recently rebuilt by a specialist, so recently that it still needs run in. The brakes have also been overhauled. The history file verifies the low mileage.
The vendor is only selling due to ill health and reports that the engine is ‘crisp and tight’ and the car drives well with a good gearbox.
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1977
- Make Porsche
- Model 911
- Colour Dark red
- Odometer 77,109 Miles
- Engine size 2964
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Jersey
- Country United Kingdom
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bids
- li•••• £36,750 05/04/24
- Ro•••• £36,500 05/04/24
- Ta•••• £36,250 05/04/24
- Ro•••• £36,000 04/04/24
- D-•••• £35,750 04/04/24
- Ro•••• £35,500 04/04/24
- D-•••• £35,250 04/04/24
- Ro•••• £35,000 04/04/24
- jc•••• £32,250 03/04/24
- D-•••• £32,000 03/04/24
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