1967 Porsche 911 2.0 'Soft Window' Targa

1,991cc SOHC Flat 6-Cylinder Engine
Dual Zenith Carburetors
140bhp at 6,500rpm
5-Speed Manual Transaxle
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes

*First Targa model, one of only 718 made
*Beautiful Light Ivory livery
*Benefits from an older restoration, still presenting nicely
*Porsche Certificate of Authenticity included

THE PORSCHE 911

Introduced at the 1963 Frankfurt Auto Show, the 911 proved to be the most historically significant Porsche model of all, becoming the mainstay of Zuffenhausen production for more than 50 years, albeit constantly modified and uprated. With broadly similar layout to the 356, the 911 had a steel platform chassis with springing by torsion bars, MacPherson front struts and rear trailing arms, and flat-6 air-cooled engine and five-speed transmission first seen on the 904. Like the final 356C, the new 911 utilized disc brakes all round. Larger, more comfortable and quicker in every respect, the 911 proved a more than adequate replacement for the 356 and steadily evolved into the legendary supercar we know and love today.

Porsche added an open-topped variant to the 911 model range for 1967 featuring a stainless steel-clad roll bar, removable roof panel and a detachable plastic rear window (a fixed glass window wasn't made available until the following year). Commemorating Porsche's successive wins at the famous Sicilian road race, the new model was termed "Targa", a term coined by other manufacturers since to describe this body configuration. The new 911 Targa was as close as Porsche came to 'wind in the hair' 911 motoring until the introduction of a full Cabriolet in the early 1980s and just 718 were built in the first year of production. All 1967 year 911s received Weber 40 IDA carburetors to cure a flat spot inherent in the original Solex items and the standard 911 was joined by the more powerful "S".

THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

This very collectible 1967 911 soft window Targa was delivered new to Major Donald Munson in Germany which is where he was stationed at the time. After completing his service, he brought the car back home with him to Dover, Delaware. In May of 1971, the car was sold to its second owner, Mr. Anthony L. Pizza for a price of $2,000 dollars. At the time of purchase, the cars mileage was around 38,000 recorded on the odometer, the engine needed replacing while the factory rear soft window was badly fogged up and torn, all which needed replacing. Mr. Pizza had plenty of work on his plate to get this Targa back to a drivable condition.

The engine was replaced with a 1969 911 E engine which benefited from an additional bump in power to 140 horsepower. After getting the car up and running, Mr. Pizza enjoyed the vehicle for many years and decided to grace the car with a full ground up restoration. The restoration began in March of 1981 and was completed in 1986. All the doors, fenders, bumpers, hood and decklid were all removed and prepared for a fresh coating of paint. After the restoration, the car was seldomly driven until about 1989, where the car was then put into storage. The Porsche was titled in Mr. Pizza's name from 1971 until he sold the car in 1997 to one Frank Byrne of Pennsylvania, a solid 26 years of ownership. As years passed, the Targa received another restoration in 2013, this time bringing the car back to its original color combination of Light Ivory over Black, just as it was when it was first completed on May 10, 1967. Presently showing 75,987 total miles logged on the odometer, this vehicle has been thoroughly enjoyed by the current owner since 2011.

This Porsche was originally optioned with an antenna, loudspeaker, warning light, noise suppression for the radio, ventilated chrome wheels along with Conti tires. Ready to be driven, shown and enjoyed this striking and ever so collectible 1967 Soft Window Targa is accompanied by a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity. Surely a wonderful opportunity, this soft window Targa should not be overlooked.