1976 Porsche 911 S 2.7 Targa

Offered here is a 1976 Porsche 911 S 2.7 Targa (model year 1977) finished in the lovely period colour of Sienna Metallic with a striking Beige Leather/Tartan Dress interior. Originally supplied new in the US, the car spent all its life in sunny California and Oregon in the hands of three careful owners, the last one since 1982.

Our vendor, a Porsche collector and German car enthusiast, imported the car into the UK in 2016 and set about restoring it to its former glory, following long-term storage. Being an original California car, the chassis was absolutely rust free and maintained the original underseal and factory coating throughout. The car was given a full glass out/Targa hoop out bare metal respray in its original factory colour, with all new rubber seals throughout, including front and rear screens, Targa top seals, front and rear bumper bellows, front smiley, rear Euro-spec bumpers, headlights, and tail lights. The Targa top was also professionally and comprehensively restored with new roof, insulation and headlining materials, as well as new rubber seals.

Mechanically, the engine has been given a comprehensive service to include oils, filters, spark plugs, spark plug leads, Bosch injectors and seal kit, Hella alternator, distributor, powder coated tinwork and peripherals. The fuel tank has also been replaced and a new Bosch fuel pump fitted. The brakes have been refurbished and serviced and the anti-roll bar bushes have been replaced all round. New steering arms have also been fitted. The gearbox has also been serviced with new oil. Finally, new, correct-spec wheels and Bridgestone tyres have been fitted.

The interior has been professionally retrimmed in original-spec beige leather and tartan dress to include the seats, front and rear door cards and door caps and pockets and rear parcel shelf. In total, in excess of £25,000 has been spent on the car with leading UK specialists and the results are impressive.

The overall quality of the restoration can only be described as excellent and with no expense spared. To date, the Porsche has covered a mere 61,000 original miles and is supplied with a UK V5c, its original stamped service book, the owner's manual, all original invoices, all service receipts throughout its life in the States, the Porsche COA and all the receipts and invoices for the restoration. An extensive photographic record of the restoration also accompanies the car.