Back on the Auction Circuit . . . on the Cool Classics Website, the car is listed for US$200k
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Bonhams Scottsdale Auction, The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, Scottsdale, AZ,
1967 Porsche 2.0L 911S Soft Window Targa
VIN: 500714
Engine: 962171
Trans: 105117 (901/02)
Color: Bahama Yellow(6605)/Black Leather
Mileage: 00,065 (indicated)
Auction Estimate: "Refer to department for estimate"
Sold for: US$288,250 (including premium)
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Auction Description:
* Desirable and rare, Soft Window Targa in top-of-the-line S specification
* Matching numbers example, restored in the original exterior color of Bahama Yellow
* Among the rarest 911 models ever produced, and a true collector's icon
* Offered with Porsche-issued Certificate of Authenticity and owner's manual
As with so many collectible cars, the appeal, interest and value are related to a car's rarity, and sometimes over time fashions change. For the Porsche marque, it has long been the case that the rarer variants of models have held considerable intrigue. This has certainly been the case for the soft Window Targa cars and indeed also the top-of-the-line 1967 'S' model as offered here. These cars have the benefit of a virtually open car, higher performance and more luxurious appointments – what could be better?
According to the Porsche-issued Certificate of Authenticity on file, this stunning 911 was completed at the Zuffenhausen-based Porsche factory on July 17th, 1967, as a 1967 model-year 911S 'Soft Window' Targa. The car is believed to be one of just 483 examples made and was produced just 3 chassis numbers from end of production according to various Porsche literature. The car was finished very much as it appears today, with the exterior finished in charming and era-specific Bahama Yellow (code 6605), while the interior was trimmed in luxurious black leather. The long list of optional equipment fitted to the Soft Window Targa included a Blaupunkt Frankfurt radio tuned for the US, loudspeaker and antenna, a Webasto heater, tinted windshield, exterior mirror on the left side and Dunlop tires. The car was most likely destined for the Porsche-hungry US market from new.
This 1967 Porsche 911S 2.0 Soft Window Targa has received a restoration performed by Vintage Motor Sports of Alpharetta, Gorgia. The comprehensive work performed included stripping and repainting the bodywork in the factory original Bahama Yellow color, while the interior was fitted with the optional and much improved sports seats, trimmed in black with Pepita inserts over matching black and white Coco mats. A new soft window Targa top was fitted and the classic aluminum Fuchs wheels fitted restored. Attention was given to the car's mechanical systems as well.
Today this rare 1967 911S Soft Window Targa presents very much as it did when it left the Porsche factory more than half a century ago, and with less than 500 produced, it represents a rare opportunity indeed. Offered with the Porsche-issued Certificate of Authenticity and owner's manual - and importantly retaining its matching numbers engine - this first-year 911S Soft Window Targa deserves serious consideration.
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