1967 Porsche 911 Targa
In 1967 Porsche offered their version of a open-air 911 known as the Targa. It initially featured a stainless-steel wrapped roll bar with a vinyl soft top which was replaced in later year with a glass window. The setup was inspired by the Triumph TR250 Surrey top and used a similar removable roof panel.
In Detail
| type | Series Production Car |
| built at | Germany |
| body stylist | Ferdinand |
| engine | Flat-6 |
| position | Rear, Longitudinal |
| aspiration | Natural |
| valvetrain | SOHC 2-Valves per Cyl |
| fuel feed | Solex 40PI Carburetors |
| displacement | 1991 cc / 121.50 in³ |
| bore | 80.01 mm / 3.15 in |
| stroke | 66.04 mm / 2.60 in |
| power | 96.9 kw / 130 bhp @ 6200 rpm |
| specific output | 65.29 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 120.37 bhp per tonne |
| torque | 161.3 nm / 119 ft lbs @ 4600 rpm |
| body / frame | Unitary Steel |
| driven wheels | RWD |
| front brakes | Solid Steel Discs |
| rear brakes | Solid Steel Discs |
| steering | Rack & Pinion |
| f suspension | MacPherson Struts |
| r suspension | Trailing Wishbones |
| curb weight | 1080 kg / 2381 lbs |
| wheelbase | 2210 mm / 87.0 in |
| length | 4163 mm / 163.9 in |
| width | 1610 mm / 63.4 in |
| height | 1321 mm / 52.0 in |
| transmission | Type 901 5-Speed Manual |
| top speed | ~209.17 kph / 130 mph |
| 0 – 60 mph | ~8.3 seconds |
| 0 – 100 mph | ~24.3 seconds |
Auction Sales History
1968 Porsche 911 2.0 Soft-Window Targa 11880094. The fine 911 Targa offered here was completed on May 1th, 1968 at the Zuffenhausen Porsche factory. The new sports car was attractively finished in Sand Beige over a Beige Leatherette interior, and was fitted with the optional wood steering wheel, bumper horns, a mirror on the left hand sunvisor, oil gauge instrumentation, and a desirable Becker Europa radio with loudspeaker and antenna installed. This beautiful example of Porsche’s iconic 911 Soft-Window Targa recently underwent a restoration by marque experts and is presented in beautiful condition throughout.
Auction Source: 2015 Quail Lodge Auction by Bonhams
1968 Porsche 911 Soft Window Targa 11880191. Rare matching numbers, soft window Targa is a California SWB car with very limited ownership. Originally completed on April 30,1968 and destined for United States delivery. Irish Green over Brown leatherette and outfitted at factory with more desirable instruments and an optional oil tank. Early service records dating back to 1970 indicate this cars regularly used and cared for California car.
Recent professional restoration, Porsche specialists commissioned to rebuild the engine and transmission, and repaint bodywork in original Irish Green. Minimal use since restoration and has been stored in a climate controlled facility. Owner’s manuals, tools, substantial file of documentation and Porsche Certificate of Authenticity. 2.0 liter 6 cylinder 110 HP engine. Tonneau cover and bag plus one extra bag. 5-speed manual transmission. Front MacPherson strut suspension with torsion bars, rear trailing wishbones with transverse torsion bars and 87″ wheelbase. Headrests, Blaupunkt Frankfurt AM/FM radio and oil tank. VIN # 11880191, Engine # 3281118, Transmission # 3282134. Auction Source: Monterey 2014 by Mecum Auctions
