This Porsche 911 S Targa is a stylish classic open-top sports car, with a significant engine upgrade, and with the car having been restored and enhanced by NINEAUTO. The original 2.4-litre engine has been replaced by a 3.0-litre ‘SC’ air-cooled flat-six, delivering 204hp and 265Nm of torque to the rear wheels through a five-speed manual transmission. This 911 was originally delivered in UK-specification to a customer who picked it up directly from the Stuttgart factory. The car was imported into Australia, before being acquired by the seller around 25 years ago, and restored by NINEAUTO over a period of five years. The process was covered in detail by Porsche Parade, and the car has reportedly covered less than 1,000 km since the work was completed. The odometer shows 360,866 km. Build year: 1973 This 911 S Targa is finished in white, with a brushed aluminium Targa roll bar and a black roof panel, over a black interior with refinished seats in black vinyl with Houndstooth fabric inserts. It rides on a set of 15-inch Fuchs alloy wheels, finished in black with anodised spokes and lips, wrapped in Winrun R330 tyres. Equipment includes a four-spoke Momo steering wheel, a fire extinguisher, a whale tail rear spoiler, a Continental stereo with AUX and USB, upgraded Kenwood speakers, and an SSI stainless steel exhaust. The car will be supplied with a copy of a feature from Porsche Parade which it appeared in, a spare wheel, and a collection of invoices. One ignition key will be supplied. Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition. Specific notes from the seller include: there is a slight rust spot on the front-right headlight which has appeared since the rebuild; the radio aerial does not move up and down as it should; the oil sender gauge is not working; the passenger door feels heavy to open and close. The detailed restoration and enhancement programme was carried out over a period of five years with NINEAUTO, and included rust removal treatments, a bare-metal respray, an interior re-trim, a gearbox overhaul and reconditioning of the 3.0-litre engine, which included replacement of the rings, bearings, rod bolts, timing chain, valves, guides and springs, light machining of the pistons and barrels, and overhauls of the starter motor and alternator. The shocks, springs and brakes were also replaced. This Porsche 911 S Targa is a stylish classic open-top sports car, with a significant 3.0 ‘SC’ engine upgrade, and which has benefited from a ground-up rebuild with NINEAUTO. Driven sparingly since the process was completed, it will no doubt attract a good deal of attention at any classic car show, and prove a pleasure to drive down any challenging road. The description of this consignment is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller and performs a level of due diligence. However, potential buyers must independently satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description. Potential buyers should view or arrange inspections as well as conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to bid or buy. Please note that it is not uncommon for classic or collectible vehicles to have received cosmetic repairs in the past, either to rectify damage or refresh appearance, and this work may be undetectable even upon visual inspection. Unless there is an explicit statement by the seller to the contrary, please assume that any vehicle could have had bodywork or paintwork during its life. Furthermore, photographs may not reflect the true colour or full condition of the vehicle. It is a bidder’s responsibility to satisfy themselves of the colour and condition of a vehicle, including its interior and the existence of any remedial bodywork or paintwork, before committing to bid or buy. This includes by raising enquiries with the seller in the comments section. For vehicles, unless otherwise stated, potential buyers should also assume that any cherished registration may be retained by the seller. Please see our Terms and Conditions for full details. This vehicle’s VIN has been checked against the Australian Personal Property Securities Register, and there is no security interest or other registration kind logged against the serial number. This vehicle has been checked through the Austroads NEVDIS system, and there are no markers under the written-off or stolen databases.