Highlights

Sought-after early 2.2-litre Targa from the long-bonnet era
Described by the vendor as an ideal basis for restoration or resto-mod
Imported from the USA and now registered on UK plates
Kept in secure dry storage since May 2023
Sold as a non-runner, complete with engine and gearbox in place

The Appeal

The long-bonnet 911 is widely regarded as the purest expression of Porsche's iconic sports car, and the Targa variant has become particularly prized, bringing one of these rasping sports stars into pure top-down theatre. The 2.2-litre cars produced between 1970 and 1971 occupy a particularly sweet spot in the 911's evolution, offering increased capacity over the earlier 2.0-litre models while retaining the delicate proportions and mechanical purity that later, heavier iterations would gradually dilute.

This 1971 911E Targa is offered as a restoration project. It is not a matching-numbers car; the 2.2-litre 911E chassis is fitted with a 2.2-litre 911T engine running on carburettors rather than the original mechanical fuel injection. Currently finished in Signal Yellow, it's already a fine looker. For anyone seeking a long-bonnet project with genuine potential, this is well worth your attention.

History and Paperwork

First registered in 1971 in the USA
Imported from the USA and now registered on UK plates
Purchased by the current owner in May 2023 with the intention of a comprehensive restoration
Kept in secure dry storage since purchase; sold due to the owner not having time to undertake the restoration
Not a matching-numbers car: 2.2-litre 911E chassis fitted with a 2.2-litre 911T engine
Original factory colour was metallic silver; currently painted in Signal Yellow
The seller has not had the car running during their ownership
Video evidence of the car running in March 2023
MOT-exempt
Showing 149,814 kilometres

The Condition

Described by the vendor as a great basis for a factory-original restoration or a resto-mod
Complete car with only occasional blisters or bubbles
Paintwork is non-original and shows some chips or marks
Age-commensurate wear to alloys, with one centre cap missing
Underside appears solid with age-commensurate wear
Targa top is in poor condition and will need refurbishing
Seats are described as complete and in good condition with no rips, cuts or tears
All clocks and instruments are reported to be present and correct

The Mechanics

2.2-litre flat-six engine
Non-original engine; the car is carrying a flat-six adopted from a 911T
Five-speed manual gearbox
Currently a non-runner; sold complete with engine and gearbox in place
Engine runs on carburettors rather than the original MFI (mechanical fuel injection)
Weighs a little over 1,000 kg

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