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£37,007
1978 Porsche 911SC Targa
United States • 15 Aug 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This Guards Red 1978 Porsche 911SC Targa has a replacement engine and a 'Salvaged' title, but recent service in 2020 included an engine overhaul and new clutch assembly. The car features 16" Fuchs wheels, Bilstein dampers, and a five-speed manual transaxle, though it does have some noted exterior blemishes and color variation.
Condition
6
The car has had a replacement engine installed, and the California title shows a 'Salvaged' vehicle history brand. The exterior has color variation on body panels, a chipped windshield, and other blemishes. The interior has been recently reupholstered and the engine was overhauled in 2020, but the mileage is high and there are noted cosmetic issues.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
9118211175
Odometer:
153,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
3.0-Liter Flat-Six Five-Speed Manual Transaxle Guards Red Paint Black Leather Upholstery 16" Fuchs Alloy Wheels Front & Rear Spoilers H4 Headlights Bilstein Dampers Targa Roof Panel Air Conditioning Power Windows Pioneer Stereo Spare Parts
This Guards Red 1978 Porsche 911SC Targa is said to have been sold new from Anderson-Behel Porsche of Santa Clara, California, and has spent much of its life in the Bay Area.
The seller relays that the car is believed to have been stolen in the 1980s and was likely recovered without its engine, resulting in the installation of a replacement 3.0-liter flat-six.
Purchased by the seller in 2014, the car received service in 2020 totaling just under $14k that involved overhauling the engine, servicing the cylinder head, installing a new clutch assembly, and replacing the seat upholstery.
It rides on 16″ Fuchs alloy wheels and Bilstein dampers and is equipped with a five-speed manual transaxle, front and rear spoilers, H4 headlights, a removable Targa ...
Points of note
£9,395
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£38,638
Median Price (Since 2020)
£119,021
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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