1973 Porsche 911E Targa 5-Speed (Lot 42)

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Globally respected for top-flight, air-cooled Porsche engine development and service, Thoroughbred Motorsports of Corry, Pennsylvania, was founded by Dr. Karl Hens — a man whose experience and knowledge have been honed by a lifetime dedicated to building precision Porsche powerplants. Along his journey of automotive excellence, Dr. Hens amassed a collection of special air-cooled Porsche sports cars spanning every generation, alongside a nearly immeasurable treasure trove of highly sought-after Porsche parts.

On-site lot viewings are available by appointment at Hagerty Garage + Social Savannah, 1446 Dean Forest Rd., Savannah, GA 31405.

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The 1973 Porsche 911E, which debuted in 1969 and sat between the entry-level 911T and the high-performance 911S, marked the beginning of fuel injection for the automaker's iconic, rear-engine sports car.

The “E” stood for Einspritzung — German for “injection”— which highlighted the Bosch mechanical fuel injection system on its 2.4L flat‑six engine. That technology helped produce 165 horsepower and 147 lb‑ft of torque, which flowed through a standard five‑speed manual gearbox to enable an eight-second 0–60 mph time, and a top speed of 136 mph.

That powertrain — combined with a capable suspension, four-wheel disc brakes, and a comfortable, functional interior featuring a removable roof panel — helped the 911E Targa send the long-hood 911s out in style.

This example was ordered from Art Bunker Porsche-Audi in Overland Park, Kansas, with special-order Black paint. Additional options included the Comfort Package, leather interior with Recaro seats, tinted glass, speaker and antenna, 15” alloy wheels, front and rear stabilizer bars, and a fender stripe. Motivation came by way of the 2.4L flat-six engine backed by a five-speed manual transmission.

This 1973 Porsche 911E Targa is now offered at no reserve by a Broad Arrow Specialist in Georgia with a Porsche tool kit, a copy of the original order sheet and a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, and a clean Pennsylvania title in the current owner's name.

Highlights

• Offered from the Thoroughbred Motorsports Collection

• Finished in Black with Black full leather upholstery

• 15” light metal wheels

• Removable Targa roof

• 2.4L flat six cylinder

• Bosch mechanical fuel injection

• 5-speed manual transaxle

• 4-wheel disc brakes

Factory Equipment

• Targa body styling

• Front apron spoiler

• Wishbone front, semi-trailing arm rear suspension

• Sport steering wheel

• Custom-ordered black (1011) paint

• Full leather interior

Known Imperfections

• While reasonable efforts were made during preparation for the sale, due to the volume of vehicles in this collection, it was not possible to diagnose or detect all imperfections present. Please refer to the photo gallery.

• A paint meter reading sheet has been provided in the photo gallery.

• Imperfections in paint

Ownership History

This 1973 Porsche 911E Targa is offered from The Thoroughbred Motorsports Collection of no-reserve automobiles.

Included Items

• Porsche tool kit

• Copy of original order sheet and Porsche Certificate of Authenticity

Additional Information

A Broad Arrow Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the seller of this listing. As such, the purchase transaction will be facilitated by Broad Arrow, including vehicle payment, applicable taxes required to be collected by the seller or Broad Arrow, and title/ownership reassignment. Broad Arrow is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: Marvin Waters II Phone: 910.315.2918 Email: mwaters@hagerty.com

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Shipping:

All items are FOB Hagerty Garage + Social, Savannah, Georgia, and must be removed within a reasonable time following payment. Shipping may be coordinated through Kevin Allen, American Moving & Storage (912.856.4644) at the buyer’s expense. For questions regarding pick-up scheduling or on-site logistics, contact Marvin Waters at 910.315.2918.

Holiday Closures:

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