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2015 Shannons Sydney Spring Classic Auction
Lot
18

1977 Porsche 911 'Targa' 2.7 Coupe

$57,000

Sold

Specifications

Engine Flat 6-cylinder, 2687cc
Gearbox 5-speed manual
Body Work Targa
Colour Silver
Interior Black
Trim Leather
Wheels Cast Alloy
Brakes Discs

Description

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The Porsche 911 is one of the all time classic sports cars, combining brilliant handling, exceptional acceleration and strong performance from the air-cooled flat-six with robust mechanicals and typically Germanic build quality. Moreover, the positioning of the engine behind the rear wheels endowed the 911 with a practical cabin capable of seating four at a pinch while the driving position and ergonomics were light years ahead of the Italian exotics. The 911 underwent constant development over the years - the boxer motor grew from the original 2-litre capacity through 2.2 and 2.4 versions, along with a myriad of other technical revisions. With the introduction of the G-series in 1974, the 911 underwent a series of major improvements, including the more powerful 2.7-litre motor across the range, Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection for better economy and revised bodywork, with energy-absorbing bumpers. The bodyshell was fully galvanised for vastly improved protection against rust, while the interior was also revised, with new seats and better ventilation. Further changes in the 1970s saw 15-inch ATS alloy wheels become standard in 1975, a more powerful 165 horsepower engine from 1976 (thanks to a higher 8.5:1 compression ratio) and the addition of electric external mirrors. The 911 has long been considered one of the finest driver's cars ever made and given the stratospheric prices of early small bumper cars, models from the mid-Seventies are now regarded as the bargains of the 911 family, offering more useable performance, practicality and reliability than earlier examples.