Registration - NWL 336T

Chassis No. - 9118311596

M.O.T. - Exempt

Odometer - 78,500

Resplendent in red, this 930-series Porsche 911 SC Targa is in exceptional condition having been meticulously refurbished in the past. Powered by Porsche’s 3.0-litre air-cooled flat six, and five-speed manual gearbox, ‘NWL 336T’ is presented in classic Porsche red with black removable roof, and comes with features such as black Fuchs alloys, whale-tail rear wing, and central Targa bar. Inside, the period trim continues, with red and blue tartan upholstery on the seats and door cards, the former featuring leather bolsters on the 2+2 cabin.

The vendor - just the fifth registered keeper in more than 46 years - considers ‘NWL 336T’ to be one of the best examples of Porsche’s 911 SC Targa in the country. It’s difficult to argue considering it was the subject of a full restoration, down to the bare metal, and including a full engine rebuild, by the last owner. There is extensive documentation of work carried out, offered of course with the model, alongside a folder of other receipts, a Porsche authentication certificate, and photographs. Recent work includes a recent drive chain change, new oil and filter, and a full check-over by a Porsche garage. Originally from the Isle of Man, this 911 is now used on dry days, and kept garaged when not in use. All of which helps the seller’s description of everything bar the transmission as being in ‘excellent’ condition, and the gearbox is still rated as ‘good’. The indicated 78,500 miles could increase slightly, as it is still in use, up until the auction.

• Highly desirable example of Porsche’s late-70s 911
• SC Targa includes ‘whale-tail’ rear wing and removable roof panel
• Kept in excellent condition following restoration

By the time the 930 came along, Porsche’s 911 was already well established, with the sportscar having been produced since 1964. At launch in 1975, the 930 was only available as a Turbo model, first as a 3.0-litre machine, and then later with a 3.3-litre engine. In 1978, Porsche introduced the 911 SC, which replaced what would have been a Carrera model, using a 3.0-litre aluminium unit. Originally 180hp, it was upped to 191hp, and then increased again to 204hp in 1981. The 911 SC continued until 1984, when it was replaced by the Carrera 3.2.