Price Check: 1973 911 S Targa Black on Black

[Ajco]

Appreciate any input on value of a 73 S targa...

An original Calif. car matching everything, 115K miles, factory A/C and full leather interior, perfect sport seats, no hits/rust, one high quality repaint.
An unmolested near mint original car. Motor completely detailed.
Thanks
AJ

[Macroni]

Ironic...67S targas worth more than 67S coupes.
73S coupes worth more than 73S targas. Without seeing pictures $50-55ish.
Post em if you got em.

[steve shea]

I think the soft rear window helps the earlier cars. The zip out rear window has a charm to it and is a clear link to the 356 cabriolet. The original soft rear, zip out was offered by the factory on the cab in 1962. On a hot day, top up with the rear and sides open you get sort of a natural air conditioning. The SRW targas duplicate this. I'm not a targa fan but I'd go for a softie. SS

[Herr Softie]

I think the soft rear window helps the earlier cars. The zip out rear window has a charm to it and is a clear link to the 356 cabriolet. The original soft rear, zip out was offered by the factory on the cab in 1962. On a hot day, top up with the rear and sides open you get sort of a natural air conditioning. The SRW targas duplicate this. I'm not a targa fan but I'd go for a softie. SS

Exactly. It really is a convertible with a wide flat rollbar. IMO, a softie is an ideal summer day cruiser. Plus, the zip out rear window enhances the 2.0S soundtrack above 4000 rpms. With the window down you can see the link to the lines of the rear of the 356 better, too.

[69S-S/R]

I have developed this list of retail prices for various years and conditions for 911S coupes and Targas. Wholesale prices, car sold to dealers, are about 10 to 20% lower, depending on the dealer. Anyone is welcome to comment please.

1967 – 1973 Porsche 911 S Prices (US $)
March 20, 2008
CONDITION
Excellent Very Good Average Restoration Project
2+ 3+ 4 5
1967 – 1968

Coupe 70,000 55,000 35,000 13,000-25,000
Targa 65,000 50,000 32,000 12,000-25,000

1969

Coupe 68,000 60,000 42,000 12,000-25,000
Targa 60,000 45,000 30,000 12,000-25,000

1970-1971

Coupe 65,000 55,000 40,000 15,000-30,000
Targa 62,000 53,000 37,000 15,000-30,000

1972-1973

Coupe 80,000 70,000 55,000 21,000-30,000
Targa 75,000 68,000 50,000 21,000-30,000

For Show/Concours level cars, well optioned with sports seats, etc. add 20% to excellent.

CONDITION CODES

SHOW AND MUSEUM QUALITY, FULL CONCOURS

1+ World class, absolutely correct and perfect in every way, numbers and colors matching.
1 Show quality, has or should score 297 + points at PCA or 911 Registry full concours, no authenticity issues, matching numbers and colors, perfect undercarriage
1- Qualifies as one of the above but non matching engine or body panels


EXCELLENT

2+ Excellent condition, very minor flaws and authenticity issues, may or may not be matching numbers and colors; undercarriage – undercoating dusty or very slight dirt, hardware and painted parts very good to excellent
2 Very high standard, could be non matching numbers; undercarriage - undercoating dusty but very good to excellent condition, street concours candidate



VERY GOOD

3+ Very high quality, numbers may or may not be matching, paint very good to excellent, undercoating dirty with slight peeling, minor surface rust, hardware tarnished, painted undercarriage parts chipped and dirty, detailed to high standard but not concours, minor authenticity issues
3 High standard, may be non matching engine and/or colors, excellent mechanical and cosmetic condition
3- Very good driver, mechanically very sound but needing minor cosmetic improvements

AVERAGE

4 Excellent restoration candidate, drivable, minimal rust, very original and complete, minimal body damage

RESTORATION PROJECT

5 Very good restoration candidate, complete, may or may not be drivable, engine turns over but not running, some rust floor pan and undercarriage, some body sheet metal damage
5- Good restoration candidate, not drivable, missing some parts, rust requiring new floor pan, undercarriage sheet metal and body panel replacement.

Tom Scott

[Eminence Gris]

I think the high end (1 and 1+) is closer to 200% the stated #2 value on '72/73 S coupes based on my observations of (very quiet) private party transactions. These are fully documented low mile originals.

[reed]

Ironic...67S targas worth more than 67S coupes.
73S coupes worth more than 73S targas.

I agree. I think, however, the spread between targas and coupes is narrowing and will continue to do so as these cars increase in collector status. The better driving, better looking coupes often lose out to open cars when they become prized more for their collector value than for their driving value. With the relative rarity of the targas versus coupes, I think this will probably happen with the 911. Just look at 356s as an example.

Can anyone name a model where the coupe is worth more than the open version? Until recently the 300SL was one, but the roadsters have caught up even there.