Porsche 911 2.7 Targa (1974)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
  • 204 photos
  • Video
• Vehicle extensively restored with original parts and in excellent condition: engine, axles, steering, targa roof, and interior overhauled in 2019
• TÜV Hessen brief inspection report from 12/2022 with a grade of 1.5 available
• Original Porsche vehicle order from 1974 available

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1974
• First registration: USA, July 1, 1974
• Engine: Air-cooled 2.7-liter flat-six (engine type 911/92) with 150 PS (110 kW)
• Transmission: 5-speed manual transmission (Type 915/06)
• Exterior color: White
• Interior: Black synthetic leather
• TÜV valid through February 2028, H license plate
• Features:
  • Targa folding roof
  • California trim
  • Tinted windows
  • Stabilizer
  • Front and rear impact absorbers
  • Onboard tools and spare tire
• The following modifications were made:
  • 16-inch Fuchs rims with 205/55 R16 tires, factory-forged 6x15 alloy wheels
  • Additional oil cooler
  • MSD ignition system
  • Kenwood radio

Condition

Exterior

• Exterior color is white
• The vehicle has been completely repainted in the past; it was originally painted in silver metallic (color code 936) at the factory
• The body is in very well-maintained condition with only slight age-related signs of wear
• The underbody and cavities were sealed with anti-corrosion wax in 2019
• The paint job is of decent quality. However, the overall condition of the Porsche is well above average and meets high standards
• There is a small, oval discoloration on the rear fender on the driver’s side (Photo 35)
• The Targa top was refurbished and reupholstered in 2019

Interior

• Interior in black faux leather
• The interior is in extremely good condition with only minimal signs of wear. The front seats, carpet, and trim were replaced in 2019
• A Kenwood radio is installed
• There are no known defects in the interior

Mechanics

• The vehicle is registered; it passed its vehicle inspection in February 2026 with no defects
• The engine and transmission are matching numbers
• The engine was completely disassembled and overhauled in 2019; it has covered approximately 4,500 km since the overhaul
• The front and rear axles, as well as the steering, were overhauled in 2019 and largely replaced
• 16-inch Fuchs rims with nearly new Continental tires, size 205/55 R16
• No known technical defects
• Last service: 2024

History

Ownership History

• According to the seller, 5 owners in total
• 12/2016: Sold by a dealer in Miami (USA), then imported to Germany
• 07/1974: First registration in the U.S.
• Documented odometer readings: 15,385 (U.S. bill of sale 12/2016, no unit specified), 118,542 km (TÜV brief inspection 12/2022), 19,337 km (HU 02/2026). The five-digit odometer currently reads 19,346 km; the total mileage cannot be verified

Service History

• No service booklet available
• 02/2026 at 19,337 km: General inspection with no defects, FSP (TÜV Rheinland)
• 2024: Last service
• 12/2022: Classic car evaluation, grade 1-, TÜV Hessen
• 2019: Overhaul conducted over a period of one year, using only original parts
  • Engine completely disassembled and overhauled
  • Front and rear axles as well as steering system overhauled and largely replaced
  • Front seats rebuilt and reupholstered; carpet and trim pieces replaced
  • Soft top frame refurbished and reupholstered
  • Underbody and cavities sealed with anti-corrosion wax

Documents

• German vehicle documents
• Original Porsche vehicle order form dated January 31, 1974
• U.S. bill of sale from a Miami dealer dated December 28, 2016
• TÜV Hessen brief appraisal for classic vehicles dated December 28, 2022, with a grade of 1.5
• TÜV Hessen classic car evaluation dated December 28, 2022, with no defects
• HU report dated February 10, 2026, with no defects
• Owner’s manual with maintenance log from ’74
• Photo album with approx. 300 photos of the overhaul
• Invoice for the engine overhaul

Summary

For sale is a 1974 Porsche 911 Targa, originally delivered in the U.S., featuring an air-cooled 2.7-liter boxer engine and a 5-speed manual transmission. In 2019, the engine, axles, steering, convertible top, and interior were overhauled using original parts; the underbody and cavities have been sealed with wax. The interior is in extremely good, restored condition; the body is in very well-maintained condition with slight age-related signs of wear. The vehicle, which was originally silver metallic, has been repainted white. The original vehicle order form and a brief TÜV inspection report with a grade of 1.5 are available; the vehicle inspection (HU) is valid through February 2028. Of interest to buyers looking for a technically refurbished Targa.