£50,000 - £60,000
1982 Porsche 911 SC Targa
United Kingdom • 8 Nov 2025 • Lot 214
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1978 Porsche 911 SC Targa has been meticulously restored with significant investment, including an engine rebuild and interior retrim. It boasts desirable upgrades and a comprehensive history file, making it a highly attractive classic.
Condition
7
Restored, recent servicing, history file.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
WP0ZZZ91ZCS141326
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
GAT 911Y
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Please note this lot description is subject to vendor approval and therefore may be amended.
In 1978, Porsche introduced their latest development of the 911, christened the 911 SC, with the 'SC' standing for Super Carrera.
Powered by a 3-litre, six-cylinder engine with Bosch K-Jetronic fuel-injection and a 5-speed 915 manual transmission, power output initially was 180bhp, subsequently 188bhp and finally, in 1981, it was increased to a heady 204bhp.
The SC Targa was also launched in the same year and by the end of production in 1983, some 15,682 Targas had been delivered worldwide.
The wonderful example we present here is well known to us, having sold it to a fastidious enthusiast in 2018 and then again more recently to one of our clients for whom it was to be a summer present for his wife.
They have enjoyed the car occasionally for local shows during the summer, but in truth it's now surplus to their needs and so it is being made available once more.
In 2018, it was meticulously re...
Points of note
£9,395
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£37,741
Median Price (Since 2020)
£119,021
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Apr 04 2025
Latest MOT Mileage
123,789 miles
Registration Date
1982-08-01
MOT History
Passed
On Apr 05 2024 with 123,789 miles
Passed
On Dec 16 2022 with 122,917 miles
Passed
On Oct 29 2021 with 121,756 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Minor:
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Passed
On Oct 30 2020 with 120,962 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Passed
On Oct 07 2019 with 120,719 miles
Failed
On Sep 27 2019 with 120,719 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Passed
On Aug 06 2018 with 118,565 miles
Passed
On Jul 14 2017 with 117,971 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Advisory:
- engine hunting
- rear wiper arm missing
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- both rear chassis rusty on cross member at rear shock absorber mounting area
- Nearside Rear inner cv gaiter split
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front steering rack gaiter twisted
- slight oil leak from engine
- slight noise from both front wheel bearings, o/s/f most noise
- small nail in offside front tyre
Failed
On Jul 14 2017 with 117,971 miles
There were 11 defects noted.
Advisory:
- engine hunting
- rear wiper arm missing
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- both rear chassis rusty on cross member at rear shock absorber mounting area
- Nearside Rear inner cv gaiter split
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front steering rack gaiter twisted
- slight oil leak from engine
- slight noise from both front wheel bearings, o/s/f most noise
- small nail in offside front tyre
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Passed
On Jul 04 2016 with 114,250 miles
Failed
On Jul 01 2016 with 114,233 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Nearside (1.8.A.1b)
- Front wheel bearing has excessive play Offside (2.5.A.3c)
Passed
On May 01 2015 with 113,568 miles
Passed
On Mar 29 2014 with 11,355 miles
Passed
On May 28 2009 with 112,156 miles
Passed
On May 16 2008 with 110,745 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User Entered:
- sill covers fitted unable to check behind them
- slight corrosion on floor pan
- slight wear in n/s rack end
Failed
On May 15 2008 with 110,734 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Advisory:
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User Entered:
- sill covers fitted unable to check behind them
- slight corrosion on floor pan
- slight wear in n/s rack end
Passed
On Dec 04 2006 with 108,357 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed
On Dec 04 2006 with 108,357 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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