Is this really a 1974 911 Carrera?

Dave Kost · Dave Kost's Garage

https://www.ebay.com/itm/274845054322?hash=item3ffe0ab572:g:BykAAOSwx1FgNoB z

1979-930 · 1979-930's Garage

Can't tell without a complete Vin#

Dave Kost · Dave Kost's Garage

I thought Carreras had 3.0 engines.

Matt Monson · 07-01-2021, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave Kost

I thought Carreras had 3.0 engines.

Nope. Street Carreras all had 2.7s for 74 and 75. the Carrera 3 didn't start until 1976.

speedster911 · 11:56 AM

As Derrick stated- need the vin . If it is a real 74 carrera / targa, the vin should start 911441XXX

Things that are not correct for a 74 Carrera: Dual Flag mirrors, Front valance, fog lights, painted headlight rings, Seats, door panels, door lock knob, dual exhaust tips. This car has been for sale for at least six months - perhaps longer

PS: Looks like electric windows, it is my understanding but perhaps I am wrong, electric windows were only on the coupe in 74, all targas had hand crank windows??

bcgreen · bcgreen's Garage

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Originally Posted by Matt Monson

Nope. Street Carreras all had 2.7s for 74 and 75. the Carrera 3 didn't start until 1976.

And don't forget 1976 had the 2.7mfi.

Matt Monson · 07-02-2021, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by bcgreen

And don't forget 1976 had the 2.7mfi.

Not relevant to the current conversation, so it wasn’t mentioned.

Otter74 · 07-02-2021, 06:45 AM

If it's a '74, most likely the entire door assembly is from a later car. Doesn't have opening vent windows, either.

Matt Monson · 07-02-2021, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Otter74

If it's a '74, most likely the entire door assembly is from a later car. Doesn't have opening vent windows, either.

That was a difference between coupes and targas in 74 Carreras.

speedster911 · 07-02-2021, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Otter74

If it's a '74, most likely the entire door assembly is from a later car. Doesn't have opening vent windows, either.

^^^Good catch!!^^^

Also if ROW car : vin would start 911461XXX

Have a great 4th everyone

Dave Kost · Dave Kost's Garage

After a little research, here is a article from Car and Driver dated Feb. 1974. It explains the differences. A good read.

https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/comparison-test/a15142825/1974-porsche-911-vs-911s-targa-911s-carrera-archived-comparison-test/