1984 Porsche 911 Carrera Targa

I don’t tend to post a lot of modified 911s, in part because usually we come across plenty of interesting and original examples to showcase, but mostly because they can be notoriously difficult to evaluate from afar (and some are downright terrible). Those that I do feature tend to fall into the realm of the restomod, but from time to time I come across something that piques my interest too much to pass by. Here we have a 1984 Porsche 911 Carrera Targa that had fallen into a somewhat poor state, but has now been restored and rebuilt though without concern for returning the car entirely to its original condition. The drivetrain remains more or less how it came from the factory, but the aesthetics have been changed quite a bit, and overall it looks very good. Typically, restorations like this focus on the long-hood design, but it’s interesting to see how a similar ethos can be carried over and applied to a 3.2 Carrera all the while retaining much of the original look.

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Year: 1984
Model: 911 Targa
Engine: 3.2 liter flat-6
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Mileage: 72,500 mi
Price: Reserve auction

“This is the most incredible modern-vintage Porsche 911 I’ve ever laid my eyes on…” ~ Gosling Rum exec, Palm Beach, Florida

This custom Porsche 911 Targa by Christopher Vehicle ReDesign (located in Charleston, South Carolina + Palm Beach, Florida) has been surface modified and completely rebuilt with over 700 man hours and approximately $87,000 invested all-in. If you are a fan of Magnus Walker and Singer Vehicles, this Porsche transformation is a similar yet different “outlaw + OEM” project.

NOTE: When reviewing the images below, you will notice some before and after photos illustrating the process.

• New paint and powder coating
• New backdated interior and boot upholstery
• New seals, mechanical parts, and electrical components throughout
• Modified bumpers, valance, mirrors
• Rebuilt gearbox and gears 1,2,3 + reverse
• New 7″ and 9″ x 16 Fuchs OEM wheels from another Porsche
• Orginal engine with 72k original miles
• Eroneous parts, rubber, bellows, radio w/ antenna, and interior plastic consoles deleted
• All parts either original or replaced via Porsche factory in Germany only (Pelican, Stoddard, etc.)

NOTE: Aside from new spark plugs and routine valve adjustment service, this engine has never been touched. Zero oil leakage or smoke. Never raced, or wrecked. Minor parking dings and rock chip fixes only.

All numbers matching except:
Wider Fuchs wheels, Talbot mirror, rear reflector, Momo steering wheel, interior door handles, custom metal decklid grill, and a few other small aesthetic / interior parts.

This Porsche 911 Targa, originally owned by tennis player Martina Navratilova, has been 100% surface modified and completely rebuilt by Christopher Vehicle ReDesign, with over 700 man hours and approximately $87,000+ invested all-in. The team who worked on this car (10-13 people) are all former Porsche employees or lifelong Porsche technicians only.

If you bid and do not win this Porsche, Christopher Vehicle ReDesign can build one for you in 5-7-9 months, pending scope, scale, and the condition of your donor 911.

For more images, press, and explanations, visit Christopher911 (dot) com. We can ship securely anywhere in the world.!

I sort of want to set aside the asking price here so as to better appreciate this car, though it’s tough to set aside a $87,500 starting bid. I’m not sure what the right price here would be, and the builders are certainly within their rights to try to recoup much of their own expense, but I can’t imagine this car would see this type of value without any engine work. It is a beautiful machine that appears carefully crafted, the interior is outstanding (and I particularly value a good interior), and there is a uniqueness here that is tough to quantify. But going on six figures? I’m not so sure. Either way, it’s nice to see these modified examples begin to creep into my favorite 911 era.

-Rob