VIN = 11850337
Eng# = 4180186
Trans# 4180423
Prod# = ?
'. . . 1968 Porsche 911S is one of 483 soft-window Targas built for the model year and was delivered new to Auto-Germa in Bologna, Italy. It was imported to the US and later underwent a multi-year $250k restoration that consisted of a repaint in the factory Bahama Yellow, a re-trim of the interior in black leather, and a rebuild of the numbers-matching 2.0-liter flat-six and four-speed Sportomatic semi-automatic transaxle. Additional work included refinishing the 15″ Fuchs wheels, rebuilding the carburetors, overhauling the brakes and suspension, and replacing the lighting, wiring harness, and interior trim. The car has since been displayed in the Petersen Automotive Museum, at Porsche Club of America events, and at The Quail Motorsports Gathering during Monterey Car Week. This 911S Targa is now offered on dealer consignment in Oregon with a copy of the Kardex, a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, restoration records and photos, and a clean California title . . .
. . . body was stripped to bare metal and repainted in the factory Bahama Yellow (6805) by Esporesto in Van Nuys, California. The brushed stainless targa bar was also renewed, and the targa panel and zippered soft rear window were replaced by Targa Dan of Bordentown, New Jersey. The headlights, taillights, fog lights, and gold badging were renewed or replaced as necessary, and additional equipment includes 911S-specific bumpers and side trim and a Talbot-style driver’s side mirror.
Polished 15″ Fuchs wheels were refinished by Weidman’s Wheels in Oroville, California and mounted with Michelin XAS tires during the refurbishment. The suspension was overhauled and features Koni red shock absorbers, a rear anti-roll bar, and a thicker front anti-roll bar than standard 911 models. Brake system components were rebuilt by PMB performance of Murray, Utah, and a new master cylinder, linkage, lines, and hardware were installed.
The black leather interior was retrimmed with “elephant hide” inserts on the front seats, dashboard, and door panels. Additional equipment includes replacement charcoal carpeting, refinished hardware and knobs, a replacement Blaupunkt radio, a Webasto heater, and a replacement Sportomatic shift knob. The steering column turn signals and switches were refurbished by Doug Feistamel of Type 356a in Villa Park, Illinois.
A replacement wood-rimmed steering wheel frames a tachometer, a 250-km/h speedometer, a clock, and auxiliary gauges that were refurbished by North Hollywood Speedometer. The five-digit odometer was reset to zero during the refurbishment and shows approximately 700 kilometers (~430 miles). Total chassis mileage is unknown.
The 2.0-liter flat-six was dismantled, cleaned, and rebuilt. Work included renewing the rotating assembly, valvetrain, and charging system as well as replacing the piston rings, engine bearings, and gaskets. The Sportomatic-specific carburetors were rebuilt by Paul Abbott of Performance Oriented. The distributor is also unique to the Sportomatic and was renewed by Ed Fall of Vintage Werks in Otis Orchards, Washington. The engine shroud was custom made, the wiring harness was overhauled by Gerald Kroon of Kroon Wiring, and the vacuum canister and vacuum tubes were also replaced. The owner has supplied a 16-page parts and labor list, photos of which can be viewed in the gallery.
The four-speed Sportomatic semi-automatic transaxle was rebuilt by Roger Brown of California Motorsports with a new linkage, gears, and hardware . . .
The car was selected by Porsche A.G. to be displayed in the brand’s 2018 70th-anniversary exhibit at the Petersen Automotive Museum. It was also featured in the October/November 2018 edition of Ultimate Porsche magazine . . .'
From BaT . . .
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...-window-targa/
Previous mentions/appearances . . .
https://www.early911sregistry.org/fo...l=1#post639942
https://www.early911sregistry.org/fo...l=1#post968423
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