Techno Classica Germany 2007

Quote from Milou: "This year the factory made a special effort presenting two cars restored. There was a beautiful metallic blue Targa which interestingly had the wrong "black" engine grille instead of a chromed one. Strange the factory would make such an obvious mistake...."

Don't be so sure it is a mistake Milou. My 1971 Targa came from the factory with a black engine grill (it also had a square rear view mirror). For years experts have told me that the black engine grill was NEVER on a 1971. But I have a photo of the car with the original owner and it shows it as black. I assume it was a hidden factory conspiracy to mess with my head:)

the blue 911T restored by the factory was sold;it's coming to america along with the 356 carrera speedster;I was offered both.

I am suprised that the Factory restored T still needs a set of coil stickers.....:eek:

I have heard the factory restorations are not always that accurate. It suprises me too but have heard this from others. Wonder why :confused:

Thanks,I didn't know they produced black grilles in 1971 either, it seems that it is a 2.2S from the looks of the engine.
I've heard that the factory interest in classics is fairly recent and therefore some of the knowledge was lost over the years. Nevertheless, I must say that this Targa was stunning but I was suprised it missed certain details including the infamous 2.2 sticker, which is available, as it is one of the few re-edition from the factory!

I went to Essen on saturday and what surprised me was that the factory had an RS replica presented, based on a 2.4T. All major participants had an rs, rsr, r on their stand, and the factory brought a replica :confused:
Even the rear flares apeared SC style to me, not 1973 RS style.....
So missing the 2.2 and other stickers on the blue targa, is probably a minor detail :)

Minor detail perhaps however if it were my money being spent on the restoration I would not be pleased. The factories access to NLA parts (if they have that) would be a big plus. However if they don't then their crafts people may or maynot be as good as a specialty shop. Certainly would be a big plus for resale at least to the avg. buyer.

what I ment was "minor detail"......from the factory's point of view......considered they come up with an RS replica !

Great photos! Thanks for sharing the Porsche sights from the show. The ST cars are killer.:)

If the Targa is a T model it is not 2.2L because it has an MFI setup. If it is a 2.2L then it should have a black engine compartment (and hinges?). It is also missing the round Weltmeister decal in the corner of the windsheild. I think I smell the stench of a 'red' hood badge on that car also.;) :D Other than that it looks great.

You are right. the factory is not doing their rep. as a first class resto shop any favors, however just think of the bragging rights and resale ;) Wonder if they made those "minor" errors on Jerry S's #0001 911.