No VIN stated; did 68MY have 14" Fuchs?
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MECUM Auction, Kissimmee, FL, January 5-14, 2018
1968 Porsche 2.0L 911 Targa
VIN: -
Engine: -
Trans: -
Color: Irish Green/Black Leatherette
Mileage: -
Auction Estimate: -
Sold for: TBD
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Auction Description:
- 1 of 268 911 Targas produced in 1968
- Cosmetic restoration including polished brightwork
- Matching numbers 2.0L flat 6 engine
- 130 HP
- Weber carburetors
- 5-speed transmission
- 4-wheel independent suspension
- 4-wheel disc brakes
- Refreshed in original Irish Green
- New Black and Houndstooth inserts
- New brakes and Phoenix 165/15 tires
- Blaupunkt radio
- Electric heater
- Two fog lights
- Tinted heated rear window
- Wood steering wheel
- Fuchs alloy wheels
- Oil tank and instruments from the 911S
- Porsche Certificate of Authenticity
- SSI stainless steel heat exchangers with parts and labor, estimated cost of $3,500
This matching-numbers 1968 Porsche 911 Targa—one of just 268 produced in that model year—is a stunning presentation in the factory-correct color combination of code-6806 Irish Green with a black leatherette interior. In 1967, Porsche introduced the Targa in response to the huge customer demand for an open-air version of the highly successful 911/912. The car was cutting edge and innovative with its overhead roll bar clad with stainless-steel trim, which provided both advanced roll-over safety protection as well as a signature styling statement. This car is a heavily optioned example with a 911S oil tank, five-gauge instrumentation, chrome front and rear bumper guards, front fog lights and an electric heater. Additionally, this car features a fixed, heated and tinted rear window, a highly unusual option for model-year 1968 with the majority of Targa cars from this vintage coming standard with the soft and detachable rear window. This 911 has its original horizontally opposed 6-cylinder engine with Weber carburetion that produces 130 HP, a 5-speed manual transmission and 4-wheel disc brakes, all of which provide exemplary performance and handling—an impressive driving experience especially in the context of its 50-year age. The interior is classic early 911 with its wood dash board, period-correct wood-rimmed 4-spoke steering wheel, a Becker Europa radio, black seats with houndstooth cloth inserts and full instrumentation. This iconic Porsche 911 Targa has undergone a recent refurbishment by a noted marque expert, including a fresh respray done to a very high standard, a thorough brake service, a new set of Phoenix 165/15 radial tires, new interior using the correct colors and materials, fresh brightwork and reconditioned Fuchs forged-alloy wheels. This car comes with a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, tools and owner’s manual.