1968 Porsche 911

Make

Porsche

Model

911

Year

1968

Listed price

$95,000

Location

Van Nuys, California

Transmission

Manual

Mileage

2,560 miles

The Porsche 911, an icon born from the fertile ground of Stuttgart in 1963, quickly established itself as the benchmark for sports cars. By 1968, the 911 had evolved through its early iterations, solidifying its distinctive profile and rear-engined layout. This particular year saw the introduction of the "B-series" cars, refining details while retaining the purity of the original design. The Targa, first introduced in late 1966, was Porsche's innovative answer to perceived safety regulations in the US, offering the exhilaration of open-air motoring with the security of a roll bar and removable roof panel. It quickly became a beloved variant, combining the best of coupe and convertible worlds and adding a distinctive aesthetic to the 911 lineup. This 1968 Porsche 911 Targa, with a remarkable 2,560 miles on the odometer, presents as a beautifully maintained example of this desirable model. While the engine details are unspecified, the heart of its driving experience, the Type 901 five-speed manual transaxle, was meticulously rebuilt in 2018, ensuring crisp and engaging shifts for its next custodian. The car underwent comprehensive bodywork and a full repaint in 2024 by Mike’s Collision Paint and Body in DeSoto, Texas, making for a truly fresh and vibrant presentation. Acquired by its current owner in 2025, this Targa is poised for its next chapter. This is an opportunity to acquire a meticulously refreshed example of a quintessential open-top 911 from a pivotal year in its storied history.