Highlights
- Recent respray in factory-correct attractive Light Blue Metallic
- Comprehensive history file dating back to 1983
- Gearbox professionally rebuilt by Unit 911 in Warrington
- New fully refurbished Targa top and retrimmed rear seats
- Gearbox rebuilt by Unit 911
- Recent front-end repair, including fuel tank support and suspension support section
- Voluntary MOT valid to August 2026 with no advisories
The Appeal
The 3L 911, introduced in 1978, added more power and a stronger engine to the innimitable air-cooled classic’s many attributes. Any 911 is a treat but these mid-period cars are amongst the most usable.
This pretty Light Blue Metallic 1980 Targa looks particularly good because it has recently received a full respray in the original colour. With its black Fuchs and lovely Pasha blue interior, it is a proper visual treat.
The vendor acquired the car in 2013 and has covered 10,000 miles. It has been maintained by well-regarded 911 specialists, including a major service in 2017. The gearbox was rebuilt by Unit 911 around 10 years ago. Since 2020 it has been in dry storage and little-used, which is confirmed by MOT records. Recent work included significant work to the front end, including replacing the fuel tank and suspension supports. The Targa top and rear seats have also been refurbished.
This is a nicely specified Targa that comes with a huge history file dating back to 1983. There is also a useful voluntary MOT valid to August 2026 with no advisories.
The vendor says:
“Its a joy to drive the car, it puts a big smile on your face every time you get in and drive it, when hear that flat 6 sound through the exhaust. The power delivery is unreal for 1980, second gear is the pinnacle of joy, the car pulls and pulls. It handles the road so good even compared to modern cars of today. A real head turner and everyone comments on the car, even new 911 Porsche drivers doff their cap.
“I bought a Split screen bus over 2 1/2 years ago and my intention was always to sell the Porsche but its taken me 2 years contemplating do I don't I, but now its time to pass on to the next owner, to enjoy the experience of the air cooled 911's this will give someone may years of pleasure.”
History and Paperwork
- First registered 16th May 1980
- Current keeper since July 2013
- Purchased from Yorkshire Classic Porsche
- Vendor states that he has only covered approximately 10,000 miles
- A4 folder with detailed history from 1983 with highlights in photos
- Dry stored since 2020 in a classic car storage centre in Liverpool until recently
- Major front-end lower section repair completed about 2 years ago
- Fuel tank support and front suspension support section replaced
- Minor service by OCD Porsche on the Wirral (around 2015)
- Major service including new oil lines by Porsche specialist in Chorley (around 2017)
- V5C in current keeper’s name
- Various old MOTs to confirm mileage
- Photographs of recent respray
- Factory handbooks
- MOT valid to 20th August 2026 with no advisories
- Private plate shown in photos is not included
The Condition
- Full respray recently completed in original Light Blue Metallic
- Paintwork presents very well as car little used since work completed
- Bodywork in very good condition including arch edges, panel edges and sills
- Recent work to front end of car as detailed above and below
- Underside attracted no structural advisories on last MOT
- New fully refurbished Targa top
- Black 16in Fuchs with polished rims in very good condition
- Matching Continental tyres fitted showing good remaining tread
- Blue leather and Pasha interior in good condition as shown
- Rear seats in very good condition (re-trimmed by Southbound trimmers)
- Front seats have slight wear on driver's lower bolster and squab as shown
- No rips on the Pasha material we are told
- Door cards in good condition with no rips reports seller
- We are told that all instruments work
- Heater works but only on/off (not modulating)
- Rear wiper does not work (hasn't worked since purchase)
- Electric door mirrors don't work but stay in position once set
- Fitted with Sony Bluetooth stereo
- Some light discolouration to dial plastic shrouds as shown
The Mechanics
- 2,993cc 188bhp flat-six engine
- 5spd Type 915 manual transmission
- Original, unmodified condition and as it left factory in 1980 we are told
- Gearbox rebuilt by Unit 911 in Warrington around 10 years ago
- Engine runs clean with no smoke says seller
- Upgraded air filter
- Stainless straight-through exhaust can (replacing first silencer)
- Minor oil leaks which vendor says are just small drops
- Starts on first turn every time we are told
- Factory tool kit and wheel jack as shown
- Vendor has covered 10,000 miles since acquisition
- Minor service in 2015 and major service in 2017 with few miles since
- Work to front fuel tank and suspension support recently
- No advisories on current MOT
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