1968 Porsche 911 Targa

Make

Porsche

Model

911 Targa

Year

1968

Listed price

$32,500

Location

Los Angeles, California

Transmission

Manual

Mileage

0 miles

The Porsche 911 Targa emerged in 1966 as an ingenious solution to the burgeoning safety concerns surrounding convertibles in the American market. Rather than a full soft-top, Porsche engineered a removable roof panel and a fixed stainless-steel roll hoop, offering open-air motoring with enhanced structural rigidity and occupant protection. This innovative design, named after Porsche's numerous victories at the Targa Florio endurance race, quickly became an iconic variant within the burgeoning 911 lineage. The early "soft-window" Targas, like this example, featured a zip-out plastic rear window, further blurring the lines between coupe and convertible and cementing the model's unique place in automotive history. This 1968 A-Series 911 Targa represents a particularly rare and desirable piece of that history, being one of only 268 A-Series Targas ever produced. While currently presented in a classic white, this early open-top 911 was originally delivered in its factory hue of Polo Red (Code 6802), a vibrant color that perfectly encapsulated the era's spirit. Equipped with a manual transmission, this Targa offers an unfiltered connection to the road, promising the engaging driving experience synonymous with early longhood 911s. This is a chance to acquire a significant piece of Porsche's innovative spirit and early 911 heritage.