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LOT 108 Light Yellow
Following on from the success of the legendary 911 Carrera RS 2.7 in 1973, Porsche adopted the Carrera moniker for its new flagship 911 in 1974. Based on the updated G-series bodyshell, with neatly integrated impact-absorbing bumpers, deeper sills and a fashionable absence of chrome, the 1974 911 Carrera was mechanically identical to the RS 2.7. All 1974 911s adopted the 2687cc flat-six but the Carrera retained forged pistons and mechanical fuel injection (apart from US market cars, where emissions controls saw Bosch’s new K-Jetronic system fitted to all models), developing the same 210 bhp. The rear suspension was revised while other improvements included anti-roll bars front and rear and alloy brake calipers. The RS’s wheel and tread combination was also carried over, the beautiful 15 inch Fuchs rims shod with 185/70 tyres up front and 215/60s at the rear. Externally, the Carrera was distinguished by fatter rear guards, plus the option of Carrera script on the sills and ducktail spoiler (the whaletail was offered for the 1975 model year). Inside, the cockpit was similar to the regular 911, now with high-backed leather seats, but did come with a leather-trimmed three-spoke steering wheel and electric windows as standard equipment. Performance of the Carrera was nothing short of sensational, with 0-100 km/h coming up in just 6.3 seconds and a top speed in the region of 240 km/h. People often forget just how rare these early 911s can be. Porsche produced just 1,543 coupés and 610 targas in the 1974-1975 timeframe, numbers only slightly higher than the Carrera RS 2.7. With the 1973 RS universally regarded as the most collectible (and therefore valuable) road going 911 of all and current prices reflecting their desirability, the 1974-1975 911 Carreras are now becoming increasingly sought after in their own right. Delivered new in Australia and believed to be one of just five Carrera 2.7 Targas sold here that year, this mint example is finished in light yellow and is in truly outstanding condition. Sold through Scuderia Veloce in Sydney on August 7, 1974, the car was later restored in New South Wales and is now the property of a private Melbourne enthusiast. Offered for sale with the original service log book, the Porsche is a matching numbers example of this rare and increasingly valuable 911. The sound of the air-cooled flat six will set your spine tingling and with summer just around the corner, the Targa is ready for some open air motoring. Sold without registration.
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