Highlights
- Restored Targa with huge history file
- Desirable 3litre SC specification
- Older mechanical, body and trim restoration
- Recent independent specialists check over
The Appeal
Of the often perplexing array of classic 911 models available, SC specification and 3litre flat six always stand out. For latterday enthusiasts mindful of market trends, the next item on the checklist is invariably a comprehensive restoration, preferably across exterior, interior and mechanicals.
This 1980 3litre SC ticks those boxes and more. It is also a versatile Targa. It received a body-off restoration around 20 years ago, work that included an interior retrim and engine rebuild. It has been enjoyed since, but remains in excellent condition thanks to being owned for much of that time by a senior motorsport engineer.
These models are both collectable and very usable. This one is ready for immediate enjoyment, whether you're planning a weekend drive or a trip across Europe.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 1st September 1980
- 11 registered keepers
- Vendor acquired the car in August 2023
- Pre-purchase she had the car inspected by a Silverstone-based sports specialists with knowledge of older 911s
- This rated the car highly, noting it was very solid and roadworthy
- Fully documented and receipted engine rebuild at 135,000 miles
- Body off respray and retrim in 2000s which is documented and was photographed
- Colour change during restoration - was previously brown in 1996 then grey
- Factory certificate of authenticity
- All factory books present
- Detailed history folder of receipted invoices, with stamped original service book
- Car has just started 2nd (OEM) service book
- Services by recognised specialists during its life
- Extensive photo record of restoration (including removal of whale tale)
- All keys, believed originals, present
- Speedometer recently overhauled during which only 100 miles covered by car
- Previous owner kept car for eight years and was a senior motorsport engineer
- Vendor advises that the buyer may wish to attend to the Targa seals and closures
- Door handles overhauled in December 2023
- New Blaupunkt radio fitted at the same time
- Previous PCGB concours entrant
- Used as often as possible so mileage will go up
- Vendor willing to offer viewings or video
- Original tools included
- Enthusiast vendors have successfully bought twice from C&C and sold twice, and are working through their bucket list
The Condition
- Body-off restoration around 20 years ago with interior retrim at same time
- Smartly presented older restoration in dark blue
- Garaged for most of its life so paintwork and bodywork very well kept
- Silver Fuchs-style alloys in unmarked condition
- Continental tyres fitted all round
- Grey leather interior with blue piping in lightly worn but very well kept condition
- Reported as solid throughout, consistent with mileage and in good roadworthy state for immediate enjoyment
- Seats, cards, carpets all in good condition (overmats worn), rip free/stain free, no real discolouration to lacquer
- Dash is crack free and fitted with good condition switchgear
- Some buttons on door tops for long discarded alarm system are missing
- Some very light marks to bodywork and interior but this is a car to be used and enjoyed
- Some gaps to one corner of window seal, which does not leak water
- Door handles overhauled in December 2023
- New Blaupunkt radio fitted to replace earlier replacement unit in late 2023
The Mechanics
- 2,993cc Porsche flat six engine
- 5spd manual gearbox
- In standard SC trim, gearbox linkages overhauled by last owner
- Returns 25mpg
- Minimal oil consumption according to vendor
- Dials read correct temperatures and pressure when car is warm
- Starts on the button from cold first time, every time, and never gives cause for concern
- A thoroughly engaging drive, responsive in all gears, with a distinctive flat six tone
- More planted in the corners than expected from the air cooled era 911s
- There was a full and documented engine rebuild at 135k approximately, These are essential and the engine should be good for another 60k before the next build
- Vendor advises he would not hesitate to drive it to Europe tomorrow
- Our C&C photographer witnessed a (very) cold start and reported an immediate firing up. He then joined the owner for a roof down 5 mile run reporting a great note from the flat six, no knocks or rattles, a very tight feel to the ride with apparently excellent roadholding
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