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£34,788 (Est: £28,000 - £30,000)
1978 Porsche 911 SC Targa A true 70s legend in a great colour with real presence
United Kingdom • 5 Sept 2026 • Lot 242
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1978 Porsche 911 SC Targa, a desirable variant, boasts a striking Light Metallic Blue exterior and Fuchs alloys. It has been regularly used and cared for since 2015, with extensive documentation for past work including an engine overhaul and a full respray in 2013.
While it has had significant attention, there is noted rust on the sills requiring immediate attention. Despite this, the car is presented as a pleasant example with potential for further enjoyment and ownership after addressing the necessary repairs.
Condition
6
The car has had significant recent work including a bare metal respray and interior recovery in 2013. However, the sills are noted as needing attention due to rust, which requires some reconditioning.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
9119310178
Odometer:
150,000 miles
Reg Number:
BYP297T
RHD/LHD:
LHD
We always get a little bit tingly when we have a 911 in an auction.
The tingles increase when it’s from the 70s and we get really giddy when it’s a Targa.
This example presses all the right buttons as a real eye-catcher sitting in Light Metallic Blue (Hellblau Met) with Black Leather and Fuchs Alloys.
This G-Series example of the legendary German sports car was first registered on 1st September 1978 so celebrating its 48th birthday in style here in Cheshire.
You’re welcome to bring it some cake, Black Forest Gateaux might be appropriate… This Targa has been cared for and used regularly by its current owners since purchasing it in 2015, including fantastic European road trips to glorious mountain passes in Italy, Austria, Switzerland and France between 2022 and 2025.
This 911 comes with a host of invoices for work carried out between 1992 and 2025.
It had an engine overhaul in 1996 at 96,000 miles, a bare metal respray in its original colour in 2013 and a full interior recovery al...
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£9,395
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£38,592
Median Price (Since 2020)
£119,021
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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