Porsche pushed the 911 into the '70s with a slightly larger 2.2-liter version of its flat six.  The extra displacement boosted output of the Zenith-carbureted 911T to 125 horsepower, the injected 911E to 155 horsepower and the injected, high-compression 911S to 180 horsepower.  Not only was the new engine larger, but it also used new aluminum cylinder heads with larger valves for better respiration.  With a myriad of other detail changes like new undercoating and a buzzer that went off if the driver left the ignition key in, the 1970 911s were easily the best ever. So good that they continued through 1971 basically unchanged.

This rare original 1971 911E Targa has spent all of it's years in the dry climate of California through the mid-1990's, after which it resided in the dry climate of Arizona.  It resided with it's previous owner for the last 17 years and was regularly for all but the last 4 years, during which time has been in storage.  It's original matching numbers engine and transmission are still present and it is free of the usual rust seen on most early 911's.  It is especially clean for a Targa.  This car starts and drives very nicely and being an "E" is very fast with its 155bhp engine, 30bhp more than the 911T and faster than the 911S from 0 to 100mph.  Factory options stated on the Certificate of Authenticity include Front and Rear Stabilizer Bars, 3 Point Seatbelts, Tinted Glass All Around and Dunlop Tires.  Below are the details on it's current condition, including more than 150 high resolution photos and 3 videos.  Please call us at 415-205-0716 or email, if you should have any questions.  Good luck bidding on this very nice 911E!

 

BODY, TRIM and PAINT

The body shows no rust in any of the usual areas (trunk, floors, rockers, wheel wells, doors, etc.) and is very straight.  There is one minor ding on the passenger door, but otherwise the body appears free of other dings or dents.  Doors shut and latch well with that original Porsche "ping".  All the chrome and aluminum body trim parts remain in good original condition.  All glass is clear with no wiper scrapes, cracks or clouding.  Front and rear turn signal lenses are in good condition with no cracks.  The rubber weatherstripping in good condition.  The front, rear, side weatherstripping was replaced in 1994, with receipts. 

The paint is in good condition overall.  The paint is an older high quality repaint and shines up very well.  The color was changed from the original Sepia Brown to a more attractive Cocoa Brown with a light metallic.  There are a few minor paint chips and a couple of minor cracks, but there are no rust bubbles or faded areas in the paint.   From 10 feet away the paint still looks very good.

VIDEO 1:   TAKE A WALK AROUND THE PORSCHE

 

 

 

INTERIOR

The interior is in good condition.  There are no cracks in the dash and the rear seats, door panels, rear side panels, sunvisors, carpet and rear seats are all in very good condition.  The front seats are in fair condition with some stains in the headrests, mostly noticeable on the driver headrest.  The door pockets which are frequently warped or missing, are each present and in fair to good original condition.  Gauges, switches and knobs on the face of the dash are all in good original condition.  The original leather wrapped steering wheel and the original shift knob are each in very good condition.  The front windshield, windshield frame to Targa top, rear rollbar to Targa top and Targa top seal weatherstripping pieces were each replaced in 1994 with receipts.  The Targa Top has been newly reupholstered!   

 

 

ELECTRICALS

Headlights (low/high), tail lights, horn, brake lights, turn signals, backup lights, license plate lights, gauge lights, ventilation fan, Blaupunkt radio, electric antenna and wipers are functional.  The starter spins fine and alternator charges fine.  Speedometer, tachometer, oil pressure, oil temp and fuel level gauges are functional.  The mileage indicated on the odometer is currently showing 12,804 and is actually 112,804.  Clock is not functional.  The original dual battery configuration has been maintained and new Interstate batteries were installed on 5/15/07.  A new distributor was installed in 1995.

 

 

SUSPENSION, WHEELS, TIRES and BRAKES

 

VIDEO 2:  TAKE IT FOR A DRIVE

 

 

 

 

 

The suspension ride is normal with no unusual noises.  KYB shocks were installed approximately 7000 miles ago.  The steering is aligned well and the car tracks straight.  Front and rear shocks are in good condition.   Stabilizer bars are installed so it handles like a 911S.   The original 15"x6" Fuchs alloy wheels are present and are each in good condition.   The four 195/60HR15 sized radial tires are in good condition with plenty of tread and no uneven wear patterns or cracks.  The brakes are functioning very well and there are no brake fluid leaks.  The emergency brake holds tight.

 

ENGINE and TRANSMISSION

The original 2.2 liter engine (number 6211166) runs very strong and is documented in the Certificate of Authenticity.  Engine rebuild history is unknown, but the engine idles evenly and accelerates smoothly with excellent power and no abnormal smoking on startup or acceleration.  The engine has been updated to the Carrera oil fed tensioners.  A tune-up has just been completed by our mechanic, which included MFI pump mixture adjustment, new spark plugs, new points and oil and filter change.  The following engine related repairs are documented with receipts:

10/15/08 (@112,800 miles) - new spark plugs and points, MFI pump mixture adjusted, oil and filter change

7/26/95 - new distributor installed

2/15/95 (@106,402 miles) - six new mechanical fuel injectors installed, new pump drive gears and new pump belt

9/17/91 (@90,260 miles) - new mainshaft and rear crankshaft seals installed, new clutch disc, new oil return tubes

The original 5 speed 901 transmission (number 117414) is installed and shifts very well with no grinding or strange noises heard in any gear.

 

VIDEO 3:  WATCH ENGINE RUN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXTRA PARTS and DOCUMENTATION

The following extra parts are included:  Excellent condition original spare Fuchs wheel with original Michelin XVX tire, original toolkit, original jack and lug wrench. 

Documentation includes the original owner's manual, Certificate of Authenticity from Porsche and service history back to 1994. 

 

 

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