1980 PORSCHE 911 SC TARGA

KEY FACTS

• Well maintained and in good condition, this SC Targa is presented in Porsche’s iconic Guards Red colour with Fuchs wheels and whale tail spoiler.
• A 3.0-litre air-cooled flat-six motor sits back over the rear wheels, paired with a 915 five-speed manual transmission.
• This is an Australian-delivered matching numbers engine and gearbox car, offered with an extensive service history.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• Finished in Guards Red and complemented by a black interior, this 911 SC rides on original Fuchs wheels, and is fitted with a front lip spoiler and rear ‘whale tail’.
• It has been maintained in its factory mechanical specification outside of a performance JUN BL exhaust.
• An aftermarket alarm and immobiliser, driving lights and Pioneer head unit have been installed. An original Blaupunkt cassette radio was provided by a previous owner and will be included in the sale.
• Sold with owner’s manual and maintenance record, which is a stamped replacement item from John Newell Porsche in Sydney, maintenance record book with extensive service history, workshop manual, receipts, original radio, full tool kit and original jack, air compressor and spare wheel.
• Some spares and memorabilia will be included in the sale, including Porsche Design hat, Porsche towel, Porsche crest pins, Porsche coffee cup, a new spare brake master cylinder, shifter bushes, and Porsche magazines.

CONDITION

• Bodywork presents very well, with panels in good condition and wheels, rear wing and targa roof all looking good. Other trim has been well preserved.
• The car benefits from a respray in Guards Red prior to the current owner taking custodianship of the car in 2014, and this work has been kept in good condition. It presents only minor blemishes around the vehicle, such as a few small paint chips on the bumpers, paint chips under the engine cover and a small crack near the windscreen in front of the driver.
• Separation of the targa bar seal and Targa bar has peeled off a small patch of paint on the targa bar near the driver’s door.
• The black upholstery is believed to be original and has been well preserved, including the inside of the targa roof. There is normal wear for a 40-year-old vehicle, with the most significant being the steering wheel which has worn along the top edge of the grip and would benefit from refurbishment. There are no rips or tears, and while the clip for the driver’s seat tilt is missing, a replacement part is provided.
• The car is reported to be mechanically sound. Its heater controls have been disconnected, with the original blower fan and ducting removed, but they will be provided with the vehicle. All other switches work as they should. The driving lights switch is aftermarket and located under the dash.
• There is a slight oil weep in the oil hose to the timing tensioner and rear of the engine, the passenger door is tight to close and the seal needs relocating, and the air conditioning including compressor and associated parts was removed at some point in the car’s history.
• A New South Wales roadworthy certificate inspection was carried out in January 2021 and the car passed without issue.

SERVICE HISTORY

• The most recent service was carried out in August 2021 at 259,400 km by J&L Perri Automotive. This was a major service, which included engine oil and filter, fuel filter, air filter and spark plug refreshment along with a routine inspection.
• The two prior services were general maintenance including oil and filter changes and a recent brake fluid change. Comprehensive service documentation is available and will be provided with the sale.

Dates and maintenance work:

• 17/01/1985 Service 40,000km
• 30/10/1985 Service 50,000km
• 14/04/1986 Service 60,000km
• 19/09/1986 Service 70,000km
• 15/04/1987 Service 80,000km
• 21/12/1987 Service 90,000km
• 18/07/1988 Service 100,000km
• 30/01/1989 Service 110,000km
• 08/09/1989 Service 120,000km
• 14/09/1990 Service 130,000km
• 17/01/1998 Engine rebuild and transmission overhaul at a cost of $6,704
• 21/01/1998 Replace injectors, leads, warm-up regulator $557
• 05/02/1998 Replace fuel accumulator, overhaul fuel distributor, clutch lever repairs $1,065
• 14/11/1999 Full service including front brake pads and adjusting valve clearances
• 10/02/2005 Transmission overhaul, engine seals, driveshaft boots, new clutch and new muffler $9,703
• 10/11/2005 Replace front wheel bearings $178
• 09/10/2009 General service including new washer pump and stabiliser link $372
• 22/04/2013 Engine oil and filter, spark plugs, clutch spring, wipers $331 parts only
• 15/12/2014 Purchase and install replacement targa roof
• 02/07/2015 Front strut and rear shock absorber replacement
• 20/12/2015 Transmission rebuild (invoice included in sale)
• 23/02/2015 Alternator bushes and bearings
• 02/07/2015 Front brake caliper rebuild, front wheel bearings replaced
• 27/07/2015 Various interior trim items replaced
• 21/01/2016 Ignition system rewire
• 29/02/2016 Shifter bushes replaced, gear shift linkage bushes replaced
• 14/06/2018 Seal kit brake master cylinder
• 28/12/2018 Replaced battery
• 10/01/2020 Replaced passenger front inner door handle assembly
• 10/08/2021 Engine fan refurbishment
• 20/08/2021 Major service including oil, air and fuel filters and spark plugs

SUMMARY

This Porsche 911 SC Targa is presented in perhaps the definitive 1980s configuration: Guards Red with whale tail rear wing and Fuchs wheels. A matching numbers car preserved in smart condition and boasting a comprehensive service history, it represents a great opportunity for someone looking to experience an iconic modern classic and a rewarding driver’s car.

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This vehicle’s VIN has been checked against the Australian Personal Property Securities Register, and there is no security interest or other registration kind logged against the serial number. This vehicle has been checked through the Austroads NEVDIS system, and there are no markers under the written-off or stolen databases.