Brown is always a tough car color for most people, even if it does possess a period-correct quality that many look for in classic cars. Sepia Brown is a color we come across pretty frequently on long-hood 911s, but then it disappears once we get to the mid-year 911 and beyond. It seems to have been a color that briefly was in demand, but that demand quickly fizzled. Part of me understands that completely as I have a greater appreciation for metallic browns than their non-metallic counterparts, and while there is a lightness and earthiness to Sepia Brown I think ultimately it would wear on me. The 911E, however, is a model I love and these early Targas I find particularly appealing. A 911E Targa offers one of the best chances at getting into a long-hood 911 while avoiding six-figure price tags (and even with these cars that can be difficult), while still getting a reasonable degree of performance as compared with the entry-level 911T. This one should fit that bill fairly well: a Sepia Brown 1973 Porsche 911E Targa, located in California.
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Year: 1973
Model: 911E Targa
Engine: 2.4 liter flat-6
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Mileage: 30,152 mi
Price: Reserve Auction ($89,995 Buy It Now)
1973 Porsche 911E Targa with 100% factory-original floors and undercarriage, original undercoating. Garaged California car in beautiful condition. New seat upholstery, new carpets, freshly serviced and running well. Service records, owner’s manual, tool kit included. We are a licensed California dealer: California retail buyers will be responsible for tax and license fees. Overseas buyers are welcome: We work closely with a local overseas shipper in San Leandro, California, who offers competitive rates. Please complete any inspections prior to bidding. Thanks for looking!
The restoration of the exterior of this Targa looks pretty good, but I’m not as big a fan of the work in the interior. I have come across a few interior restorations that look like this and they never sit right to me. They always look off, especially when compared with some of the best work. That said, my interest here lies more in the value it might represent for someone who may not care for a collector quality restoration. Bidding currently sits at $54,900 and I still expect that to come up, but I wouldn’t expect it to rise high enough to reach this BIN price. Perhaps once the market has spoken and after some negotiation, this one can come in at a nice value.
-Rob
