I feel like it’s been a while since I featured a long-hood 911 that was in original condition. Though not as aggressive and eye-catching as many of the modified and backdated 911s that we come across there still remains strong appeal to these early models. That is especially true of a 911S in a nice color. Of course, it is the very high values that these cars command which has encouraged so many owners of more recent models to backdate them in order to reproduce the original design aesthetic. Though the backdated models typically feature improved refinement and more modern mechanicals sometimes there’s just no substitute for the real thing. For the 1969 MY Porsche increased the wheelbase throughout the 911 range helping to provide a little more stability to the rear-engine rear-wheel design. Some buyers prefer the original short-wheelbase dynamics (and many collectors do), but I think many consider the change an improvement. Purely from an aesthetic standpoint the longer wheelbase creates a little better balance as the eye stretches a little more down the entire length of the car. Regardless of which side of that aisle you choose, it is the long-hood design itself that remains of paramount interest. The example we see here shows one of the better Porsche colors of this vintage: a Signal Yellow 1969 Porsche 911S Targa, located in Colorado, with a reported 39,060 miles on it (though the seller’s phrasing casts some doubt here and suggests the odometer may have rolled over).
CLICK FOR DETAILS: 1969 Porsche 911S Targa on eBay
Year: 1969
Model: 911S Targa
Engine: 2.0 liter flat-6
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Mileage: 39,060 mi
Price: $143,000 Buy It Now
FOR SALE – 1969 PORSCHE 911S TARGA. The car is extremely rare with its color combination of signal yellow/black. The car received a full rotisserie restoration done by Master Porsche Technician David Loop with Porsche of Monterey, CA back in January of 2012. Since the restoration the car has been driven less than 500 miles. Odometer reads 39,060. This car is one of only 614 S Targas produced back in 1969. Included in this sale are the original owner’s manuals, pictures of the restoration with receipts for all the work done in 2012.
Options included on the car are:
One of only 614 S Targas produced back in 1969
Optional recaro sport seats – left and right
Optional stainless steel bumper skirt
Optional oil cooler
Optional tinted rear window with defrost and very rare rear wiper
Optional dual outside mirrrors
Optional tinted windshield and door glass
Blaupunkt radio
Hella 139 fog lamps
Fuchs wheels including spare
Leather wrapped steering wheel
Porsche Certificate of Authentiicty
The only thing this car needs is the following:
Proper seals for the Targa top,
The seatbelts need to be rechromed,
There is a small chip in the paint on the front bumper about the size your little fingernail. (Picture Attached)
And it needs a new home. I’m thinning my herd to make room for a 918 at the end of the year.Please contact Ted at Baxter2.cars@gmail.com cell: 719-337-0066
More pictures available upon request.
We don’t have the best selection of pictures to work with here, but what we do get to see looks in nice shape. Signal Yellow over Black is a pretty nice combination and the various Targa accents combine with those colors to give this 911 a good vibe that I imagine would turn a lot of heads among Porsche enthusiasts. Like any S the cost of entry isn’t cheap and even with the market hitting a plateau a while back there is still going to be a fairly limited audience for any of these vintage 911s. At $143,000 we certainly can’t consider the ask here to be out of line, but it’s not low either. It should be noted that the seller’s price has come down a little since the ad originally was posted so it appears there’s some room to work here. Hopefully a buyer can be found and this lovely 911 will find itself a new home.
-Rob
