1971 Porsche 911E Targa

2-liter flat-six mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. The 1997 refresh included an engine and transmission rebuild, as well as a bare metal repaint in Champagne Platinum. Originally finished in Sepia Brown, in 1997 car was taken to bare metal and repainted in Champagne Platinum. Doors were replaced during the repaint, and some rock chips are visible in the finish. 16â? Fuchs wheels are currently installed and are wrapped in Bridgestone Potenza tires. Some rips are noted in the driverâ??s seat bottom. Black upholstery shows its age and factory instrumentation remains fitted. Wear is evident on the steering wheel as further shown in the gallery. The mechanically-injected 2. Carrera hydraulic tensioners and SSI headers have been fitted, and other services completed over the past 12 years included:Oil return tubesShift lockoutExternal oil coolerFuel pump and linesStrut braceHand throttleK&N air filterRocker shaft o-ringsMotor mountsPetronics pointsOil lineOil thermostatFuel filterFront sway barFront wheel bearingsFuel sending unit gasketBlue coilHood shocks and rear deck shocksWindow switchesExternal engine modifications include a sport muffler and SSI heat exchangers. The Porsche CoA lists the original color combination as Sepia Brown over Beige/Tan Leatherette. Included paperwork shows the car was sold new in January 1971 and registered in San Diego, California two months later. Filed under: 911, 911 t, long hood, longhood