Presented in highly original condition, this 1974 Porsche 911 S Targa has spent its entire 47-year life so far in the care of a single enthusiast owner. Equipped with a 2.7-litre flat-six engine with K-Jetronic CIS Bosch fuel injection and a five-speed Type-915 manual transmission. Throughout its life to date the car has received regular servicing by its owner, a mechanic who owned and ran a service station. The car is finished in vibrant yellow, with the brushed metal Targa roll bar, and rides on Fuchs alloy wheels. Inside, there is black vinyl trim, with dark blue woven cloth centre panels for the front seats. It features aftermarket but dealer-fitted air conditioning. During the ‘90s, the engine was worked on by Porsche specialist Reg Mort, who replaced the sodium-filled valves with stainless steel items, fitted mechanical cam chains and adjusters, and ported and polished the cylinder heads to get ahead of a series of common problems with the standard car. The engine was put on a dynamometer at the time and produced around 200hp - a significant boost from the 160hp claimed from the factory. It is sold with the original handbook, tool roll and jack, and a story about its history prepared by the owner. The 911 S 2.7 presents very well in attractive original condition. There are some slight dings and scratches around the body, including on the passenger and driver’s side rear guards, which were obtained while the car was in storage and moving house. Around ten years ago, prior to this damage, the car was stripped to bare metal and resprayed with two-pack paint in its original factory yellow colour. This work has been well-maintained, but shows normal wear including minor stone chips and scratches that are well documented in the accompanying images. Inside, the car has been kept in very good original condition. There is some staining to the carpets, but the seats are remarkably good for their age, and upholstery, linings, controls and trims present well. There are some flaws in the lining of the Targa roof, but it is otherwise in good order. The 911 starts, but will not idle, and it is suggested that a cold start valve needs replacing. Additionally, the clock no longer works. With the owner withdrawing membership from car clubs, historic registration was no longer available for the car and so, seven years ago, it was put into storage with the petrol tank drained and oil changed. In June, 2021 the owner serviced the car at 200,001 km, rebuilding the brake master cylinder, flushing the brakes and replacing fluids, front disc pads, and the oil filter. The fuel distribution head has also been disassembled and cleaned, with injectors removed and tested. Presented in very smart condition by its single enthusiast owner of 47 years, this 1974 Porsche 911 S 2.7 Targa represents an unmissable opportunity for someone looking for a neat, well-loved and original car with a good history. The owner summed it up well in the story of their time with the car, saying: “I have had my fun, now it’s time for someone else.” The description of this auction lot 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, bidders must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description, and conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to a bid. 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.