PORSCHE 911

Built for just two years between 1976 and 1977, and filling a gap between the basic 911 and the 930 Turbo, the Carrera 3 occupies a special place in 911 history.

It’s 3 litre, horizontally opposed, air cooled engine with Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection produced 200bhp at 6,000 rpm and 188lb/ft of torque, and was basically the 2994cc engine from the 930 Turbo without forced air induction. Mated with either a 4 or 5 speed version of Porsches excellent 915 manual gearbox these were quick cars.

Production number were relatively small during this two year period with just over three and a half thousand rolling off the line, of which 1,123 were Targas. We believe of these, only 181 were right hand drive and destined for the UK and, as there are probably less than half of those around now, these Targas are a rare car.

This particular 3.0 Carrera Targa is one of the original RHD, UK examples. The car was sold in 2015 to its current owner, the previous owner having owned the car for 18 years and the car still has a lot of its early history prior to his ownership. At this point the odometer read 75,500 miles after only covering 2000 in that 18 year ownership which is amazing, in this ownership the car was dry stored, all fluids kept fresh, occasionally started and run up to temperature and used for only local trips.

This lovely Carrera is finished in the lovely period colour of Ice Green metallic with black leather interior. In ok original condition throughout but would inevitably be improved with a light restoration and recommision. It drives well with no obvious problems but would benefit from being regularly used and a fresh service. Being sold on behalf of one of our storage customers this car is sold as seen so must be inspected by any potential buyer prior to purchase.

These cars were only made in limited numbers and are becoming scarce and collectable, and this cool, Ice green example with its relatively low mileage (less than 2000 a year) make this a car to add to a collection as an appreciating asset or to use as a nice summer car. Absolutely any inspection is welcome. All major debit cards accepted. U.K mainland delivery we can quote for. Please call us for any further information. Follow us on Facebook, like us on Instagram @morseclassics. Visit www.morseclassics.co.uk