FS: 1967 Porsche 911 S Soft Window Targa Bahama Yellow 64k Orig. Miles

[Longballa]

Careful run in? Once the 2000 RPM cam run in and obligatory oil change are done, the only way, IMHO, to run in a car is to flog it to the bleeding edge of sanity.

So true. That's the way to do it!

[Paul-HB]

Deposit was taken tonight. Car will stay here in the U.S.

[Longballa]

Nice. Good to hear.

[Edwin Ek]

Darn, what a nice car. Soft-window targas are really starting to grab me. I know, I am late to the party.

[964RS UK]

Weird how different continents have different love for different models.

Stunning car but just the mention of the word of Targa over here sees a group frown!

Targa softie....well say no more.

We obviously need more sun!

[Mike Baum]

We obviously need more sun!

... and taste ...




Kidding

[DOUGS73E]

Now at Gooding & Company 2021 Pebble Beach Auction
1967 Porsche 2.0L 911S Soft-Window Targa
VIN: 500457 / 500457S
Engine: 961817
Trans: -
Color: Bahama Yellow/Black Leatherette
Mileage: 66,845 (indicated)
Auction Estimate: US$350,000 - $450,000
Sold for: US$428,500

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Auction Description:

- Desirable and Rare Soft-Window Targa in High-Performance “S” Specification
- Matching-Numbers Engine and Transaxle per Porsche COA
- Finished in Original Bahama Yellow over Black Color Combination
- Less than 65,000 Miles Showing When Catalogued and Believed Original
- Accompanied by Books, Tools, Jack, Spare, Tonneau Cover, and Literature

One of 483 believed built for the 1967 model year, this 911 S Soft-Window Targa was completed on May 8, 1967, and finished in Bahama Yellow over a black leatherette interior. Per its Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, it left the factory equipped with a Webasto gas heater, antenna, loudspeaker, seat belts, Dunlop radial tires, tinted windshield and side glass. A Blaupunkt AM/FM radio was later installed, most likely by the selling dealer. While little is known about the car’s earliest history, it is understood to have passed through several ownerships before being acquired around 2008 by Porsche 911 enthusiast and collector Eade Hopkinson of Encinitas, California. Mr. Hopkinson would set about to restore the car with the aim of retaining as much originality as possible.

Completed circa 2009, the car was stripped to bare metal by Best of Show Coachworks of Escondido, California, and repainted in its original shade of Bahama Yellow. The windshield, exterior moldings, seals, and gaskets were replaced, however, components including the stainless steel roof bar, badges, and deck lid grille were left untouched. The matching-numbers engine and transaxle were completely rebuilt with the motor receiving new valves, honed cylinders, 930 chain tensioners, and SSI stainless steel heat exchangers, while the five-speed transaxle was reassembled with new factory gears to shorten 3rd, 4th, and 5th and improve acceleration. The chassis was refreshed with correctly powder-coated parts, rebuilt calipers, and new shocks, but the well-preserved interior was left largely intact to reflect the car’s history.

The Targa was subsequently sold to Dr. Steve Langer of Milton, New Jersey, in 2010, who entrusted renowned Paterek Brothers of Chatham, New Jersey, to further improve the car’s operation and appearance with receipts totaling a considerable $65,000 on file. Acquired into present collector ownership in 2013, this Targa has been tended to by specialist Rare Drive Inc. of East Kingston, New Hampshire, with scant additional mileage accrued since purchase.

The 1967 Soft-Window Targa models are collectible as they are from the first generation of 911 Targa design. Supplied with its books, tool kit, jack, spare, and a large binder of receipts and literature, the car on offer is a very well-restored and well-kept example of Porsche’s uncommon Soft-Window Targa model in high-performance “S” trim.

[Soterik]

Sold for $428,500 (?!...)

https://www.goodingco.com/lot/1967-p...-window-targa/

[doigthom]

$385000.00 hammer. Auction fees bring it up?

[Rick Cabell]

The market is not weak on these cars........