1968 911L swt sporto

[72targa]

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http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/ctd/2470889539.html

[JT912]

The listing for this car is terrible!

[Bullethead]

Pricey for a car that's a little scruffy and has a few bumps like wrong seats, but numbers matching OG paint SWTs aren't growing on trees. And it's ANOTHER Sporto!

For posterity:

1968 Porsche 911 Targa Sellers Notes
1968 Porsche 911 'L' Targa 'Sportomatic' with 'zip-out' rear window. 108,410 Original miles. All numbers matching vehicle. Original Paint from 1968. Blood Orange with a Black interior. This vehicle is extremely rare and very collectible and would make a fine edition to any true 911 enthusiasts. The sportomatic transmission has a shift lever, however there is no clutch pedal which makes it unique and very much ahead of its time. It has a hydraulic torque converter, coupled by a clutch that is controlled by a sevomotor, a classic Porsche Gearbox 4-speed and is full synchronized. You change gears by simply moving the shifter into the next position like you would with a manual transmission. The total number of 1967 911 Porsches built with all the features that this particular vehicle has is estimated to be around 5 vehicles. (EDIT: Really?) This car is in outstanding mechanically condition and cosmetically is in good condition considering that it sports the original paint. (OK, OK... got that. Plus the mechanically condition.)

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Guesses on what cash offer would take it home?

[raspy2point2]

That is a Euro Spec 911L. Notice no side reflectors and small 912 bumper trim. All US 911L's came with the wide deco under the doors and big rubber trim on the bumpers. I wonder why no VIN# listed? Chris

[JT912]

I was wondering about the Euro possibility explaining the rear signals and no side reflectors. Doesn't explain the US front signals or the US gauges. Sure the gauges and front lights could have been changed just as the rears and side reflector holes that could have been covered over in a 30 year old repaint. Are those Euro headers? This car is a sister to the one I am restoring except my is a 911 Normal. I would estimate probably not more than 4 like mine in the US.

[curtisaa]

I want some of "what he's smokin'". Ive heard the SF dispenseries sell the best sh** in CA !!!

[softarga]

Love the sport seats and sound system.

[Auto*Legends]

I agree, it's probably a Euro Spec car as it also has rear seats rather than the Luggage Deposit.

[Soterik]

Well I think we all know that they are truly "wishing and fishing" on this car. It's a tired, edgy, probable Euro 911 soft window with one of the lowest horsepower engines that was ever put in a 911 tied to a sporto. Yes, it's rare, but it's not 67S soft window money rare... The car is probably worth about half the asking in current condition.

It might be a good basis for a sympathetic restoration, do it all except the paint, but it's still not reaching 6 figures in my opinion. Not today...

E

[Bullethead]

Exactly, Eric. A shame it's at a used car lot; try imagining how it ended up there. The seller doesn't mention ownership history, records,
manuals, tools... which would make it much more compelling. Maybe half the asking should take it, and in the right hands could present exceptionally well.