Porsche 911 SC Targa (1978)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
• 183 photos
• Video including engine running
• A valuation report from July 2025 is available, grade 2 and replacement value €63,400
• The last service was performed in June 2025
• Mileage of 56,044 miles / 90,194 kilometers, partially verifiable

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1978
• Engine: 3.0-liter six-cylinder boxer engine with 180 hp (132 kW)
• Transmission: Manual, 5-speed
• Exterior color: Indian red
• Interior: Black leather and partial synthetic leather
• TÜV valid until June 2027, H-license plate
• Features:
• Original Fuchs rims
• Pirelli tires
• Contemporary Blaupunkt radio
• AUX input
• MagSafe phone charging station in the center console
• Matching numbers, original engine and transmission
• Targa roof replaced in 2010
• US bumper available and included in the sale
• Rear spoiler included and available for purchase upon request

Condition

Exterior

• The car is painted in Indian Red.
• The vehicle has been partially repainted.
• The paint and body are in good condition with slight signs of wear.
• According to the description, the body is in very well-maintained, rust-free condition.
• The US-style rear bumper was professionally removed and the holes filled.
• The rear spoiler was removed, as the vehicle was originally delivered without a spoiler.
• Currently, there are still holes from the spoiler in the hood. According to the description, the spoiler should be reattached to this hood or, alternatively, a new hood without holes should be purchased, painted, and installed.
• There is no known rust.
• Pirelli tires are fitted.

Interior

• The car has an interior in black leather and partial synthetic leather.
• The interior is well-maintained and shows slight signs of wear as well as a light patina.
• The vehicle is a non-smoking vehicle.
• There are no known interior damages.

Mechanics

• The vehicle is registered and ready to drive immediately. There are no known mechanical defects.
• The equipment is fully functional with no known defects.
• The 3.0-liter six-cylinder boxer engine is dry and runs flawlessly.
• The 915 5-speed manual transmission shifts precisely and is dry.
• The suspension and brakes have been completely replaced.
• New control arms, shock absorbers, and torsion bars have been installed.
• The steering track rod has been converted to the Turbo specification.
• The Targa roof was replaced in 2010; it is watertight and fits very well.
• There are no known wind noises from the Targa roof.
• The vehicle has been continuously maintained by Porsche specialists.
• The last service was performed in June 2025.

History

Ownership History

• First delivery: USA
• First registration: July 1979
• Owners: 4 in total
• The vehicle has been accident-free under its current ownership.
• The vehicle was driven in the USA by its first owner for more than two decades.
• In 2010, the Porsche was imported by a German Porsche collector with approximately 82,000 kilometers on the odometer.
• The vehicle comes from a Porsche collection and remained in that collection for 15 years.
• According to the owner, the vehicle is used exclusively in the summer and is kept in a garage.

Service History

• 2010: Imported by a German Porsche collector at approx. 82,000 km
• 2010: Targa roof replaced
• Since 2010: Service history and maintenance records available following import to Germany
• 2024: Reactivated from the collection
• 2025: Last service in June
• 2025: Appraisal report issued with a grade of 2 and a replacement value of €63,400
• Regular inspections and necessary overhauls have been performed as stated
• Chassis and brakes were completely replaced
• New control arms, shock absorbers, and torsion bars were installed
• The steering track rod was converted to the Turbo version
• According to the information provided, a total of approximately €13,000 was invested
• Invoices and documentation are available

Documents

• Appraisal report from July 2025 with a grade of 2 and a replacement value of €63,400
• Service booklet with gaps (Images 163–166)
• Invoices and documentation since import to Germany

Summary

For sale is a 1978 Porsche 911 SC Targa in Indian Red with a black leather and partial synthetic leather interior. The Targa features a 3.0-liter six-cylinder boxer engine with 180 hp (132 kW) paired with a 5-speed manual transmission. The odometer reading is 56,044 miles or 90,194 kilometers, and the mileage history is partially verifiable. The vehicle was originally delivered to the U.S., driven there by the first owner for more than two decades, and imported by a German Porsche collector in 2010. The Porsche comes from a collection, is in very well-maintained, rust-free condition, and has matching numbers. The engine and transmission are dry, the 915 transmission shifts precisely, and the Targa roof was replaced in 2010. A valuation report from July 2025 rates the condition as a 2 and the replacement value at €63,400. With TÜV valid until June 2027, an H-license plate, a traceable history since import, extensive technical maintenance, and investments of approximately €13,000, this Porsche 911 SC Targa is an attractive opportunity to acquire a classic car that is roadworthy and has been faithfully preserved.