For Sale: 1974 Porsche 911 Targa – Classic Air-Cooled Icon

If you know, you know. The 1974 Porsche 911 Targa represents the first of the G-series cars, introducing the now-famous impact bumpers that balanced safety with timeless style. This example carries all the charm of a true air-cooled 911, paired with the open-top Targa experience.

Specs & Highlights

Year: 1974

Model: 911 Targa

Engine: 2.7-liter flat-six (first year of Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection in US models)

Transmission: 5-speed manual

Layout: Rear-engine, rear-wheel drive

Horsepower: ~150 hp (stock)

Mileage: 49,800

Exterior: White

Interior: Brown

Why This Car Matters:
The 1974 model year was a turning point for Porsche. It marked the transition from the early long-hood 911s to the more modern G-body cars that ran for the next 15 years. The Targa, with its removable roof panel and brushed stainless roll bar, gives you the best of both worlds: coupe rigidity and open-air freedom.

Whether you’re a classic car collector hunting for a historically significant Porsche, or someone who just wants a weekend fun drive with the raw, mechanical feel of an air-cooled flat-six behind you, this Targa checks both boxes.

Air-cooled Porsches have become blue-chip investments, and the ’74 Targa is one of the most approachable ways to own a piece of Stuttgart history.

Asking Price: $55,000
Location: San Bruno, CA

Serious buyers only. This is not just a car, it’s a driving experience and a piece of Porsche history.