1980 Porsche 911SC Targa

Make

Porsche

Model

911SC Targa

Year

1980

Listed price

$79,999

Location

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Transmission

Manual

Mileage

12,970 miles

The Porsche 911SC, produced from 1978 to 1983, marked a significant evolution in the long-running 911 lineage. Following the Carrera 3.0, the SC — standing for "Super Carrera" — brought a new level of refinement and reliability to the platform. Porsche standardized the 3.0-liter aluminum engine across all markets, offering 180 horsepower in its initial guise, a healthy bump over its predecessor. This generation is particularly celebrated for its robust and largely bulletproof engine, improved galvanization for better rust protection, and a driving experience that perfectly blended classic 911 purity with enhanced everyday usability. The Targa variant, with its iconic removable roof panel and fixed roll hoop, offered the best of both worlds: open-air exhilaration with the structural rigidity and safety of a coupe, a design that has remained a beloved staple in the 911 catalog for decades. This stunning 1980 Porsche 911SC Targa, resplendent in a vibrant blue finish, presents an exceptionally rare opportunity with just 12,970 original miles on the odometer. Power comes from its original 3.0-liter flat-six engine, paired with a precise manual transmission, promising an engaging and unadulterated driving experience that only an air-cooled 911 can deliver. The remarkably low mileage suggests a life of careful stewardship, preserving the car in a condition that transports one back to the turn of the decade. This Targa represents a chance to acquire a true time capsule, ready to be driven and cherished by its next enthusiast owner.