1974 911s Targa--should I buy this car

[porschophile]

I've come across a 1974 911s Targa European model (originally form Switzerland) with a waletail, rebuilt engine and transmission, two dime size rust spots, targa top in excellent shape with no leaks. Original color lime green, now red.
I know these are the redheaded bastard children the 911 family but I wonder if it's worth buying? Are there any significant differences in the Euro model? Also was the wale tail an option on the '74 911s…I thought they had the ducktail?
Any thoughts on how much may be worth?
Thanks!!!!

[sm70911]

Pics would help, and also telling us what your plans for the car are. The 74 is probably the most desirable MY and the euro motor originally had no emissions equipt. No idea what was done when the car was bought in to the US. Obviously pre galvanization so rust is always an issue. Remember if you see two spots the problem is bigger than that. You need to go over the car thoroughly.
Who did the re build ?
Recently there was thread on a Lime Green car which had been re painted that color from its original color, it generated much interest and I think an original factory lime green 74 provided its not a basket case is worth the effort to restore. There should not be a til on a narrow body MY (unless its a actually Carrera)

[porschophile]

I'll have pics up soon. Was the tail an option on the 74 911S..in Europe perhaps? I'm going to meet with the guy who did the rebuild today. Any thoughts on value?

[914agogo]

lime green mmmm...def worth saving

[miketori]

The eruo version 2.7 is a great engine. It is way faster than the US version, ( I have both 74' US and euro targas) Both have rebuilt engines and the euro embarrasses the 74 for that matter it is even faster than my SC.

[914agogo]

unless you are talking Euro Carrera vs US Carrera, there is no hp difference between a US and a Euro 74 911S or a 911 normal.

[miketori]

just to clarify Euro 911S has 175 bhp, normal 911 has 150 bhp. It was always our understanding at the Porsche dealership, that the US 911 had a 8.0 compression regardless if it had an "s" or not. They all drove the same. On the rare occasion a Euro came in, you could feel the difference. It was and still is, like night and day when you have the ability to drive them back to back. Just saying from experience... Not everything that is in print is true.

[porschophile]

Originally Posted by 914agogo

lime green mmmm...def worth saving

Those are two beautiful cars...love the lime green!

[manbridge 74]

Originally Posted by miketori

just to clarify Euro 911S has 175 bhp, normal 911 has 150 bhp. It was always our understanding at the Porsche dealership, that the US 911 had a 8.0 compression regardless if it had an "s" or not. They all drove the same. On the rare occasion a Euro came in, you could feel the difference. It was and still is, like night and day when you have the ability to drive them back to back. Just saying from experience... Not everything that is in print is true.

Not correct. I've driven, wrenched and owned both US and ROW models. Not that big a difference excepting weight. Now if you're talking MFI in the Euro Carrera.... that is different.

Also US market 74s had same emission controls as Euro.

[miketori]

As usual, these threads tend to take on a mind of their own. Lets try to help out one of our buddies here. It is very hard to accurately price a 911 sight unseen. I would suggest a ppi and then send us the results. We can then price the car accordingly. In the past year we have seen mid years sell from $4,000.00 all the way up to $88,000. Any well running 911 is worth owning! We are here to help. Good luck

[Patrick3000]

Originally Posted by miketori

just to clarify Euro 911S has 175 bhp, normal 911 has 150 bhp. It was always our understanding at the Porsche dealership, that the US 911 had a 8.0 compression regardless if it had an "s" or not. They all drove the same. On the rare occasion a Euro came in, you could feel the difference. It was and still is, like night and day when you have the ability to drive them back to back. Just saying from experience... Not everything that is in print is true.

Great info here, just to add a little more the 74 Carrera had 210 bhp!

[porschophile]

Originally Posted by miketori

As usual, these threads tend to take on a mind of their own. Lets try to help out one of our buddies here. It is very hard to accurately price a 911 sight unseen. I would suggest a ppi and then send us the results. We can then price the car accordingly. In the past year we have seen mid years sell from $4,000.00 all the way up to $88,000. Any well running 911 is worth owning! We are here to help. Good luck

Thank you guys! I will get the PPI this week and post it here. I checked the VIN and it is a 911S Targa...still trying to figur out why it has a whale tail.

[porschophile]

Thanks guys! I'll have the PPI done this week and put it up here. I looked up the VIN and it is a 1974 911S targa...still not sure why it has a whale tail.

[blau911]

Originally Posted by porschophile

I've come across a 1974 911s Targa European model (originally form Switzerland) with a waletail, rebuilt engine and transmission, two dime size rust spots, targa top in excellent shape with no leaks. Original color lime green, now red.
I know these are the redheaded bastard children the 911 family but I wonder if it's worth buying? Are there any significant differences in the Euro model? Also was the wale tail an option on the '74 911s…I thought they had the ducktail?
Any thoughts on how much may be worth?
Thanks!!!!

Just curious: where are those dime size rust spots on the car, and how old is the paint job? If the paint job is recent, and those rust spots are already coming thru, you might be dealing with more than a little paint work. The 74 MY cars are just as susceptible to rust as the long hoods. Other things to look at on the car are the rubber seals. Are they old and crusty, or fresh and new looking. How are the gaps, and how far did the repaint go? Inner trunk and engine bay? How does the lower targa chrome trim look along the rear quarter panels? These are notorious for collecting rust, and pulling the rear tsrga glass out to address it is a big job. Been there and done that...