This Porsche 911 T 2.2 Targa is a desirable classic sports car, offered from long-term ownership spanning 35 years with its present owner. It benefits from a very recent mechanical inspection and refurbishment by marque specialist autoFarm. It is now ready to drive and enjoy as intended, this solid example of the open-top classic should make an enjoyable companion for spirited jaunts on its new owner’s favourite roads, as well as a head-turning attendee any car show.

The Porsche 911T Targa has a storied history that traces its roots back to the pioneering days of the 911 lineage. Originally revealed as the 901 at the 1963 Frankfurt Motor Show, it quickly evolved into the iconic 911 we know and adore. The 911T, with its entry-level positioning, introduced enthusiasts to the joys of Porsche driving. Over the years, the model saw continuous development, welcoming enhancements in performance, handling, and equipment. The 911T Targa variant, unveiled in 1967, added a dash of open-air exhilaration to the lineup.

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KEY FACTS

• This Porsche 911 T 2.2 Targa is a handsome example of the sophisticated open-top sports car, offered from long-term ownership and benefitting from a recent mechanical overhaul.
• Power comes from a 2.2-litre flat-six engine, producing up to 125hp and sending it to the rear wheels via a five-speed dog-leg manual transmission.
• Previously registered overseas, this left-hand drive 911 T was imported into the UK and first registered with the DVLA in September 1990.
• It has been with its current and second UK-based keeper for an impressive 33 years.
• The five-digit odometer currently indicates 18,400 miles, though this is not warranted, and the car’s true, total mileage is believed to be around 118,400 miles.
• The car was mechanically refurbished by Porsche specialist Autofarm in late 2023, at a total cost of more than £6,600.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This 911 T 2.2 Targa is finished in an appealing shade of orange, with a black vinyl-trimmed roof panel and a single driver’s door mirror, over a black leatherette-trimmed interior with textured dashboard and door card panels.
• It rides on a set of 14-inch Fuchs wheels, shod with Goodyear and Falken tyres.
• The cabin is equipped with VDO dials, manually operated windows, an aftermarket three-spoke Moto Lita steering wheel, and a wood gear selector with Porsche logo.
• The vehicle will be supplied with a selection of recent maintenance invoices, the handbook, two spare wheels with tyres, the original steering wheel, and two spotlight casings.

CONDITION

• Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition.
• Specific notes from the seller include: the exterior of the car has been repainted and presents excellently. Inside, there is a rip on the driver’s seat, and general wear and tear.
• The car’s last MOT test was conducted on 18 September 2017 at 13,653 miles, resulting in a first-time pass with no advisories. It is now understood to be exempt from mandatory MOT testing due to its age.

SERVICE HISTORY

• This 911 T’s most recent maintenance was carried out between November and December 2023 by Porsche specialist Autofarm, after the car failed to start after a year in storage. This included removing the engine and gearbox, replacing various hoses and clips, fitting a new selector shaft seal, installing a new gearbox housing cover, tuning the engine, and painting and fitting the front spotlight aperture covers. The total cost of the work was around £6,640.
• Prior to this, the car was serviced in November 2021 at an indicated 16,426 miles by Autofarm. The work comprised of an engine oil and filter change, along with a Waxoyl of the metal pipes under the car, and a general lubrication service.
• It was also serviced by Autofarm in November 2019 at an indicated 16,099 miles by Auto Farm. The work comprised of an engine oil and filter change, along with the replacement of the front boot seal and bonnet buffers, as well as the investigation of an oil leak, and in November 2018 by Auto Farm, which was a routine annual service and investigation of an oil leak, work on the braking system, and an adjustment of the gear linkage selector.
• Auto Farm also inspected a non-start in January 2022, and performed various bodywork and dent repairs on the car, as well as some areas of painting.

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