A New '73 911S Targa Record

Good Morning! There must be something about Wednesdays, as our run of million-dollar days is bookended by a couple of blue bars over $1.25m. And what a Wednesday it was, especially if you were selling a ‘70s 911S Targa as you’ll read below.

THE MARKET

Sell-Through Rate (STR): 76%
Market Volume ($): $1,326,250
Market Volume (Units): 17

TOP SALES

2023 Porsche 911 Turbo S Cab. $288,000 Bring a Trailer
1973 Porsche 911S Targa $268,000 Bring a Trailer
2018 Porsche 911 GT3 6sp $223,000 Bring a Trailer
2020 Porsche 718 Spyder 6sp $121,000 Bring a Trailer
2012 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe $97,000 PCARMARKET

SPOTLIGHT

1972 and 1973 model year 911s received a new, larger 2.4-liter engine with mechanical fuel injection and a newer, stronger transmission derived from the Porsche 908 race car. With their light weight, improved high-speed stability, and upgraded engine and transmission, these E and F series 911s are often regarded as the best of the “classic” 911s.

This 1973 911S Targa has been refinished in its original shade of Signal Yellow with a refreshed Brown vinyl interior with Pepita Wool seat inserts. The bodywork was completed in 2022 after fully disassembling the car and repairing prior bodywork to the rear quarter panels. The paint looks excellent in the pictures, as does the interior, chrome, and refurbished Targa roof.

The numbers-matching engine has had plenty of work under current ownership, including the replacement of the valve cover gasket, Bosch ignition coil, and a valve adjustment. The clutch and flywheel were replaced in 2014, and stainless-steel SSI heat exchangers were installed in 2016. Overall a very mechanically sound example with plenty of service history and consistent upkeep.

If I had to categorize this car, I would say it is up there with excellent drivers. It’s not quite a Concours-winning example, as there are a decent number of upgrades on the car to enhance the driving experience, but the work performed is top-notch, and the car looks lovely. Surprisingly, the car brought recently restored Concours quality money and a new five-year high at $268,000, a full $50,000 more than our most recent record high. Extremely well sold here.

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