1977 Porsche 911 2.7-Litre Targa

• Two previous owners
• Original colour scheme
• Engine rebuilt by HP Porsche Ltd in 2010

The first of countless upgrades to Porsche's perennial 911 came in 1966 with the introduction of the 911S. Easily distinguishable by its stylish Fuchs five-spoke alloy wheels, the 'S' featured a heavily revised engine producing 160bhp. A lengthened wheelbase introduced in 1969 improved the 911's sometimes wayward handling, and then in 1970 the engine underwent the first of many enlargements: to 2.2 litres. In 1972 all 911 variants received the 2,341cc (nominally 2.4-litre) unit, which in 'T' specification produced a maximum of 130bhp. By this time all 911 variants destined for the USA - Porsche's biggest export market - were fitted with Bosch mechanical fuel injection. In 1974 all 911 variants received the 2.7-litre 175bhp unit, hitherto reserved for the Carrera RS, when the latter went to 3.0 litres.

Two years after the original coupé's introduction, a convertible 911 - the 'Targa', named in honour of Porsche's numerous victories in the Sicilian classic - arrived in 1966. Expected US safety legislation had prompted an ingenious approach to the soft-top 911, the Targa sporting a hefty roll-over bar to protect the occupants in the event of an inversion, together with removable roof and rear hood sections, which were stowable in the boot. For 1969 a quieter and less leak-prone fixed rear window replaced the less than perfect rear hood, and the ever-popular Targa would continue in this form well into the 1990s, sharing countless mechanical and styling developments with its closed cousin along the way. The much loved and instantly recognisable Targa finally bowed out at the end of the 1990s, although it would be resurrected later.

The Targa offered here was had only two previous owners and is showing just over 150,000 miles on the odometer. Kept garaged, the car is said to be unmodified and in its original bronze colour scheme. In 2010 the engine was rebuilt by HP Porsche Ltd of Ilford, who have carried out most repairs and a recent service as well. In 2012 a radio and speakers were fitted and the 911 resprayed in its original colour, while a new alarm was installed in 2025. Registered as an Historic Vehicle, the car comes complete with two keys, (temporary) spare wheel, and a V5C document.