The very eye-catching Signal Green 1969 Porsche 911E Targa we featured in early January remains up for sale. In our original feature the reserve on the auction was met and it seemed like sensible minds would prevail over previously failed auction attempts that did not meet the reserve. However, the seller ended the auction early and it appears there was no sale as it is now back up from the same seller. Bidding is now falling well short of its previous highs and well short of the seller’s asking price of $89,900. This is a wonderful example of one of these early pastel 911s, but the seller may need to blink.
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The below post originally appeared on our site January 7, 2016:
It feels like it’s been a while since I featured a long-hood Porsche 911. So I’m going to look at a couple of them this week, both very similar in some ways and markedly different in others. Generally speaking, the market for these 911s has slowed down quite a bit over the past year and with the exception of the very best examples prices have mostly plateaued. That’s good news for those who remain interested in these vintage cars, even if prices remain fairly high all things considered. For the entry-level 911T and mid-level 911E it is still possible to come across interesting examples in fairly good condition without having to spend exorbitant amounts. That remains less true for the 911S, but even prices for the S have shown little sense of rising lately. The example we have here is a rare Signal Green 1969 Porsche 911E Targa located in Colorado.
Year: 1969
Model: 911E Targa
Engine: 2.0 liter flat-6
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Mileage: unknown
Price: Reserve Auction (reserve met)
WORLDWIDE VINTAGE AUTOS IS PLEASED TO OFFER THIS RARE OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE A STUNNING AND VERY RARE 1969 PORSCHE 911E TARGA. THIS VEHICLE IS “MOSTLY” ORIGINAL WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ONE FACTORY CORRECT REPAINT.
CHASSIS NO. 119210583
ENGINE NO. 6290651
THIS EXCEPTIONALLY ORIGINAL AND WELL-MAINTAINED 911E IS COMPLETE WITH AN IMPRESSIVE LIST OF FACTORY OPTIONS. THIS 911E IS ONE OF THE VERY FINEST THAT HAS COME AVAILABLE IN RECENT YEARS. THIS 1969 PORSCHE 911E TARGA IS FINISHED IN ITS ORIGINAL FACTORY COLOR OF SIGNAL GREEN WITH BLACK INTERIOR. THE LONG-TERM OWNER DILIGENTLY MAINTAINED THE CAR AND TOOK GREAT CARE TO PRESERVE ITS ORIGINAL COMPONENTS AND DOCUMENTS. RECENTLY SERVICED, THE CAR PERFORMS VERY WELL AND EXEMPLIFIES EVERY CHARACTERISTIC OF AN EARLY 911.
MOST OF THE REMAINING EARLY 911’S ARE THE BASE MODEL 911T. 911E AND 911S MODELS IN THIS CONDITION ARE INCREASINGLY RARE AND FEATURE UPGRADED MFI ENGINES AND LARGER, MORE CAPABLE ALLOY DISK BRAKES, AS WELL AS UPGRADED TRIM AND INTERIORS.
THIS IS A STRIKING REFERENCE EXAMPLE WITH ABSOLUTELY NO RUST AND FREE OF ANY CHIPS, DENTS, OR SCRATCHES. ACCOMPANYING THE SALE ARE THE ORIGINAL PORSCHE KEY, ALL ORIGINAL MANUALS (GENERAL MANUAL, DRIVER’S MANUAL, MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENT MANUAL, AND STEREO MANUAL), SELECT SERVICE RECORDS AND REGISTRATIONS BACK TO 1975, AND A CLEAN AND CLEAR TITLE.
STUNNINGLY WELL MAINTAINED AND ORIGINAL COLLECTOR’S CAR
STARTS RIGHT UP, IDLES SMOOTHLY; FAST, RELIABLE, GREAT HANDLING
ONE OWNER FOR NEARLY 40 YEARS; PROFESSIONALLY MAINTAINED WITH THE BEST OF EVERYTHING, STORED IN CLIMATE-CONTROLLED GARAGE WITH CUSTOM COVER
ORIGINAL FLOORS IN EXCELLENT SHAPE
ORIGINAL WINDOW STICKERS
ORIGINAL IGNITION KEY
ORIGINAL MANUALS INCLUDING GENERAL MANUAL, DRIVER’S MANUAL, MAINTENANCE/ADJUSTMENT MANUAL, AND ORIGINAL PHILIPS STEREO MANUAL
EXTENSIVE RARE ORIGINAL DOCUMENTATION
FACTORY-INSTALLED OPTIONS INCLUDE:
SIGNAL GREEN PAINT CODE 6829
SPECIAL PAINT ACCORDING TO SPECIAL COLOR BOOK
INTERIOR COLOR: BLACK LEATHERETTE PAINT CODE 9822
GOLD BADGING WITH CHROME ACCENTS
DISHED ALLOY AUTHENTIC “RS†FUCHS WHEELS
HELLA 169 FOG LIGHTS WITH COVERS
TINTED HEATED WINDOW-SINGLE STAGE
ANTENNA-LEFT
ENGINE NOISE SUPPRESSION
SEALED BEAM HEADLIGHTS
DUNLOP TIRES
PROTECTIVE UNDERCOATING
LIST OF WORK COMPLETED IN THE LAST 16 MONTHS
1969 PORSCHE 911E – PROFESSIONAL WORK COMPLETED 2014-2015
BRAKES
ALL NEW BRAKE LINES; BOTH HARD LINES AND RUBBER LINES
ALL NEW BRAKE PADS
ALL FOUR BRAKE CALIPERS REBUILT
BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER REPLACED
BRAKE SYSTEM FLUSHED
PEDAL CLUSTER REBUILT
BRAKE NIPPLES REPLACED
PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTED
PARKING BRAKE BOOT REPAIRED
FRAME
LEFT AND RIGHT INNER “WINGS†(FRONT FENDERS TO FRAME) REPLACED
LEFT AND RIGHT INNER AND OUTER ROCKER PANELS REPLACED WITH SEALED WELDED SEAMS
LEFT AND RIGHT REAR SUPPORTS REPLACED
SUSPENSION PAN AND BATTERY SUPPORT PANEL REPLACED
PAINT
BODY, UNDERCOATING, WHEEL WELLS AND WHEELS PAINTED; BODY ORIGINAL COLOR “SIGNAL GREEN†WITH CLEAR COAT
WIPERS REPAINTED
SPARE WHEEL REFURBISHED & REPAINTED
BELLY PAN (UNDER FUEL PUMP) REPLACED AND UNDERCOATED
ALL LIGHT HOUSINGS CLEANED AND REPAINTED
AIR FILTER HOUSING PAINTED
FUEL
FUEL LINES REPLACED (RUBBER)
FUEL FILTER REPLACED
FUEL PUMP REPLACED
MESH FUEL TANK SCREEN CLEANED
FUEL TANK CLEANED AND REPAINTED
GAS TANK SENDING UNIT GASKET REPLACED
THROTTLE BELL CRANK BUSHINGS AT TRANSMISSION AND AT ENGINE REPLACED
FUEL MIXTURE ADJUSTED
LIGHTS
AS-ORIGINAL NOS HELLA 169 FOG LIGHTS INSTALLED, WITH COVERS
HEADLIGHT TRIM CLEANED
REAR BUMPER REFLECTORS REPLACED
ALL BULBS REPLACED
INTERIOR
STEERING WHEEL LEATHER RECOVERED
FRONT SEATS REPAIRED
REAR SEATS REPLACED
ASHTRAY REPLACED
LEFT DOOR INTERIOR TRIM RE-INSTALLED
LEFT WINDOW REGULATOR REPLACED
REARVIEW MIRROR INSTALLED
CARPET RE-COLORED AND FRONT TRUNK CARPET REPLACED
GLASS POLISHED
DASH REPLACED
HORN RETURN SPRING REPLACED
LEFT INTERIOR LOCK BUTTON REPLACED
EXTERIOR
REAR ENGINE GRILLE REPAIRED
ALL RUBBER TRIM REFURBISHED AND/OR REPLACED
PORSCHE BADGE REPAIRED
NEW ENGINE BAY PLAQUES FROM PORSCHE INSTALLED
TARGA TOP REFURBISHED AND RE-COVERED
RIGHT REAR CHROME TRIM INSTALLED
HOOD AND TRUNK BUMP STOPS REPLACED
LEFT WINDOW HINGE REPAIRED
NEW ALLOY LUGNUTS
RANDOM
DISTRIBUTOR CLEANED
SPEEDOMETER ANGLE DRIVE REPLACED WITH NOS
BATTERY REPLACED WITH NEW OPTIMA BATTERY
BATTERY MOUNT REPLACED
NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE REPLACED
OIL CHANGED JUNE 2015/OIL FILTER REPLACED
TRANSMISSION FLUID REPLACED
FRONT SWAYBAR TENSIONER BOLTS REPLACED
NEW AIR CLEANER HOUSING OVERFLOW DRAIN HOSE
TOOL KIT FOUND AND CLEANED UP
FUSEBOX CLEANED AND CHECKED
NEW SEALSCALL OUR PROFESSIONAL SALES TEAM TODAY 720-457-9145
IN FULL DISCLUOSURE THE ITEMS WORTH NOTING ARE THAT THE DRIVER’S SEAT IS SHOWING WEAR (SEE PICS)
This 911E is all about the color and while the appeal of Signal Green may not be totally pervasive there are few substitutes for a pastel color like this to those who really desire it. The ad gives us a long list of components that have been replaced recently and the general condition of this 911 looks pretty good. It’s said to be entirely original other than the paint, and in that sense the color is original but it has been repainted. There is some fudging to that statement of originality as the rear seats have been replaced and the front seats repaired, which raises some questions about certain details in the ad and after looking at the interior pictures we might question the quality of the front seat repair given that the driver’s seat clearly shows a good bit of wear. Those issues are fixable though and for the right price this can make for an excellent addition to one’s stable that may even have some upside once all of the work has been completed. The reserve for this auction was set fairly reasonably as it has now been met with bidding up to $75,100. It wasn’t long ago that we would almost never come across a 911E in a color like Signal Green with an asking price under $100K, even for a Targa, so perhaps reasonableness is finally winning the day.
-Rob
