This Porsche 911 2.7 Targa is a sought-after classic sports car, offered from long-term ownership and benefitting from a comprehensive recent restoration. It is powered by a replacement 2.7-litre air-cooled flat-six, developing around 131kW and sending it to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transmission. This example has been with its current owner for nine years, and during their ownership in 2018 the car was stripped and restored back to its original colour. The five-figure odometer indicates 59,640 kilometres, however this is not warranted. This 911 2.7 Targa has been repainted in its original hue of Bitter Chocolate (also known as Cockney Brown) with a contrasting silver ‘Targa’ roof bar and a black mohair-trimmed targa roof panel, over a Cinnamon vinyl-trimmed interior. It rides on a set of 15-inch Fuchs alloy wheels finished in satin-black with anodised ‘petal’ spokes and lips, which are fitted with Dunlop SP Sport LM704 tyres. Equipment includes ‘impact’ bumpers, Koni dampers, stabiliser bars, an oil tank with gauges, a sport steering wheel, tinted glazing, a radio antenna, heater and ventilation controls, a heated rear screen, and a Blaupunkt Coburg SQR 49 radio cassette player. This example is noted to have been retrofitted with Porsche aluminium S callipers and front brakes. The engine is noted to have been replaced 15 years ago with a correct engine for this model, and has since been upgraded with oil-fed tensioners which make it more reliable. The car is also equipped with the Porsche M241 option sport short shifter, and it will be accompanied by the M425 option rear window wiper (which was not re-installed after the restoration; but the wiper motor, wiper arm, blade and the engine bay harness will be supplied with the sale). The seller notes that the previous owner had the gearbox rebuilt and upgraded. The car comes with a history file documenting the car’s restoration and history. Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition. Specific notes from the seller include: the car had been painted in a Mandarin hue, and has now been refinished in its original colour. The seats are new-old stock items. This 911’s most recent maintenance was carried out in October 2024 at an indicated 59,600 km by the current owner. The work comprised of an engine oil and filter change, along with the replacement of the oil gaskets, spark plugs, gearbox output flange seals, exhaust muffler gaskets, and the oil fed tensioner line crush washers. Prior to this, the car was off the road for three years during its restoration. The restoration work involved stripping the car down and rebuilding it to original specifications. Significant works included replacing rubbers, brake discs, calipers, pads, seals, shock absorbers, bushes, tyres, suspension parts, and other critical components. Any parts that were not replaced were yellow zinc plated. The entire process took three years, with the seller noting this ensured the car now presents exceptionally well, with every detail that was worked on being carefully restored to its original factory condition and specification. This Porsche 911 2.7 Targa is an appealing classic sports car, which blends the practicality and safety of a coupe with the bonus of being able to remove the roof panel in warmer weather. Noted to be offered in particularly impressive condition after its recent restoration to its original period-correct hue, it should prove to be a fun driver’s car for weekend drives or longer road trips. 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. 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