There is something about the early targas that I really find aesthetically pleasing, or at least more so than the later versions. The contrast of the chrome and the exterior paint. The way the original body design naturally curves on each end prior to the integration of the impact bumpers. The total design just works to form a very appealing package. The newly designed 991 Targa appears to reflect this design a little better than some previous models, though obviously in a much more technological manner. And that gets at the heart of why these early cars are great. Simplicity and a connection that technology struggles to replicate. The Targa has had a rough life as a 911 as it has always been less appreciated relative to its Coupe and Cabriolet counterparts. In some ways I understand that and then I come across a car like this and it makes no sense. Here we have a Tangerine 1969 Porsche 911E Targa, located in Santa Barbara, with 31,443 miles on it. While I’d like to see something to verify the low mileage of this car, everything appears in remarkable shape.
