I have had a bunch of coupes...always hated Targas. Finally bought my first Targa, a really cherry 73.5 911T. Rarely drive the coupes anymore...they just collect dust in the garage. I guess I have seen the light and am now a believer in the "Flexy-flyer"

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Everyones garage should have one of each so when you arrive home in the targa you get to look at the coupe sitting there with its' beautiful lines.:)

You only drive the Coupe when you want to do some serious racing though because we all know that Targas aren't capable of doing any serious track work right? ;) http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1108505751.jpg

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photo credit: bill verburg posted this previously.

For track coupe, for street/track targa or street only!

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I could not agree more with the proponents of owning a Targa. Bill V is especially succinct.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I always wanted a Targa and that is what I ended up getting. Fun on and off the track. Personal preference and certainly not a compromise between a coupe and a cab. Never been disappointed - a keeper.
Better vision from the rear with the huge window. On a nice sunny day, take the top off and you don't get blown to bits.
Targas rule....

jeremy964: I agree. We should start a Targa club! BTW, who is that in your avitar? Got a back like a barn door!:eek:

I like that tail-less look, Bill!

I like the coupe and the Targa. The Targa has a very aggressive look from certain angles. There are some angles where I think it looks slightly awkward, but there are angles of view that I don't care for on the coupe too! For some reason, the color of a Targa is critical to its looks; not so with the coupe. In any case, the Targa is MUCH better for taking interior photos. ;)

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I like my cars like my women...a tiny bit frumpy. Here's mine. bone stock, 38k mihttp://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1108522997.jpg

Lubemaster is right, we should start a club of targa owners and proponents. I propose T.O.A.D.- Targa Owners Against Discrimination.

T.O.A.D. (lol)

Maybe we should organize some demonstrations... "GO TOAD, GO TOAD, GO TOAD"

Like the idea, but the discrimination part, I am against it but...well how about one of these?
TAG – Targa Ass Grabb’n
TAP – Targa Absolute Performance
TAB – Targa, Absolutely the Best
TOGOW – Targa Or Go Without
TORAC – Targa Racing and Concours
TORC - Top Off, Racing, Concours
TOUR – Top Off Uber Ruf (sp?)
TOW – Targas Or Walk

Just an idea. TOAD would also work though...

What about TOADS- Targa Owners Are Da ***** ? :)

Gruppe TOADS?

I call shotgun for Gruppe TOADS member #7!

GSpreeman,
Drive a Coupe, then drive a Targa. Then find the best one you can find and buy it. then drive it.

IMHO, Targas Rule;)

The next few months here in Florida always make me nostalgic for my Targas (yeah, I've had 2 of 'em). The 986 is great for those warm evenings, but it's still not a 911.http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1108559986.jpg

Four pages of this debate..................I don't have to wonder why. Yes the coupe has better lines, but fair weather and roof off; the Targa rules.:)


cnielsen, is that "Talbott yellow"? Looks great.

QUESTION: Has anyone tried making a RS or RSR clone based on a Targa?

I know an SC has been backdated...check for "The Ultimate Backdate Thread". I think. Looks very nice with the subtle flaring on the rear wheels. I've also seen an RSR look on an early targa. Actually looked pretty good. I'll see if I can find a pic...

Here we go...

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Nice picture of that extra wide rear "Doug&Julie" almost reminds me of a 993 in a way.SmileWavy