Porsche 911 3.0 SC (1978)

• Kickdown Check

  • On-site kickdown assessment completed
  • 173 photos
  • Video including engine run
  • Since 2020, over €7,000 has been invested in the 911’s mechanical components; additionally, the interior was restored in 2024 (seats reupholstered)
  • Originally delivered in Germany (Essen) with matching numbers (confirmed by Porsche data card); October 2020 inspection report with a grade of 3 available

  Facts & Specifications

  • Year of manufacture: 1978
  • First registration: Germany
  • Engine: 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine with 180 PS (132 kW)
  • Transmission: Manual
  • Exterior color: Silver Metallic
  • Interior: black leather
  • TÜV valid until 06/2027, H license plate
  • Features:
  • Power windows
  • Blaupunkt radio, replaced in 2024

  Condition

  Exterior

  • Exterior color is silver metallic
  • The vehicle has been partially repainted
  • The body is in well-maintained condition with age-related signs of wear (see, among others, photos 38, 48, 59, 82)
  • A trunk lid with a turbo spoiler in the body color is available; a black trunk lid without a spoiler is currently installed

  Interior

  • The car has a black leather interior
  • The interior is in good overall condition with a slight patina. The seats were reupholstered in 2024 and are therefore in very good condition
  • There are no known defects in the interior

  Mechanics

  • The vehicle is registered and ready to drive immediately
  • The 3.0-liter six-cylinder boxer engine runs flawlessly, and the transmission shifts smoothly
  • There are no known technical defects
  • Last service: April 2024

  History

  Ownership History

  • 2022 to present: current owner
  • 2020 to 2022: Previous owner
  • Number of owners: 4, according to the seller
  • Initial registration: Germany (Essen); the Porsche was previously registered in the U.S.

  Service History

  • 2024: Last service; front and rear seats reupholstered and re-padded; radio replaced; brakes cleaned; front fuel hoses replaced
  • 2020: Extensive work, including new brake rotors, new release bearing, rear muffler, control arms, and tie rods; new tires; and overhaul of the HKZ ignition module

  Documents

  • Vehicle Documents
  • Inspection Report 10/2020, Grade 3
  • Invoices

  Summary

  For sale is a 1978 Porsche 911 Targa 3.0 SC in Silver Metallic with a black interior. This classic 911 was originally delivered in Germany and features a manual transmission. Of particular note are the engine and transmission, which have matching numbers. The odometer reading is 177,797 kilometers; the last service was performed in April 2024. In the same year, the front and rear seats were reupholstered and the radio was replaced. The body is in well-maintained condition, though there are signs of wear. The interior is in good condition with only slight signs of age. The TÜV inspection is valid through June 2027; furthermore, the Porsche has an “H” license plate and is currently registered. With its original German delivery, matching numbers, and the work already performed, this Porsche 911 Targa offers an interesting opportunity for enthusiasts of classic 911 models.