info needed on 1970 911 convertible prototype for sale at bonhams

[nkgosselin]

I have a friend interested in bidding on this car.

https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/21908/lot/27/

I am pretty up to speed on Porsche history, but have not heard or read anything about these.

Seems a bit suspect.

Anyone have more information that can confirm that this car is as represented? Or at least that Porsche built 6 of these.

[SilberUrS6]

Without certification in writing from Porsche that it was a cab prototype, I wouldn't treat it as anything more than a modified Targa longhood.

[Matt Monson]

I would want a signed affadavit about the car from Jurgen Barth as part of the sale. If anyone knows he would.

[techweenie]

Originally Posted by SilberUrS6

Without certification in writing from Porsche that it was a cab prototype, I wouldn't treat it as anything more than a modified Targa longhood.

^^^ this

I am aware of the whereabouts of the first publicly-shown Cab - a Geneva show car from 1978. But any cab built in '71 would be 'versuch' and likely not offered for sale.

[CountD]

This is all that needs to be said about this car:

"Porsche has confirmed that chassis number '9110210288' is a Porsche 911E Targa delivered in 1970 with engine number '6208144' and gearbox number '7200373'."

What else is there to say or know?