1973 Porsche 911E Targa with MFI, COA and original order sheet, no reserve
No-reserve mechanically injected 2.4 911E Targa with COA, bidding well under recent sales with two weeks left.
1973 Porsche 911E Targa
Sold Why we picked it
Why we picked it: the 911E was the middle model in 1973, with Bosch mechanical fuel injection and 165 hp from the 2.4. This one has a five-speed, the Comfort Package, leather with Recaro seats, a custom-ordered black paint code, the original order sheet and a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity. It is part of a no-reserve collection sale with a clean Pennsylvania title.
Bidding is at $30,577 with the auction running to October 29, and bids usually climb near the end. Recent US sales of 911E 2.4 cars have landed between $56,000 and $73,000, so even a strong finish could leave room. The listing does not describe rust or mechanical condition, so plan for a careful inspection in Savannah.
The value check
When we found it, the bid was $60,911. Comparable cars in the same condition have sold for $56,000–$73,000, so the middle of the market is about $64,500. That put this car 6% under.
US sales of 1972-73 911E 2.4 cars in the last year ran $56,000 to $73,000 for drivers and lightly modified cars, with a 1972 911E Targa at $73,000 on BaT in July 2026.
What to check
- Rust, mechanical condition and restoration history are not stated; check Targa bar base, floors, longitudinals and battery boxes
- Mechanical fuel injection pump needs a specialist to set up; budget for it if it has sat
- Matching numbers are not stated; compare engine number to the COA
- Paint has listed imperfections; a paint meter sheet is in the gallery
- Sold as is, where is, plus a 7% buyer's premium; mileage is TMU
Making it drive like new
Leave the MFI and Recaros alone and focus on reliability: refresh the MFI pump and thermostats, fit an electronic ignition, new Targa seals, Bilstein shocks and modern rubber. Inertia-reel belts and an upgraded battery cut-off are easy safety adds.
How it ended
It sold for $121,980 on Oct 29, 2026, against a market value of about $64,500 when we found it.
What 1965–98 Porsche 911, air-cooled cars sell for
| Condition | Sales | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project | 37 | $4,500 | $30,500 | $101,010 |
| Driver | 88 | $31,000 | $59,975 | $172,000 |
| Collector | 29 | $61,411 | $112,000 | $270,000 |
| Pro-build | 2 | $37,000 | $79,750 | $122,500 |
Recent sales
| Car | Condition | Result | Date | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 Porsche 911 Carrera (993) coupe, 6-speed with factory rear-seat delete, no reserve | Driver | $94,695 | Oct 30, 2026 | Hagerty Marketplace |
| 1986 Porsche 911 Turbo, numbers-matching US car with RUF touches, no reserve | Driver | $117,700 | Oct 30, 2026 | Hagerty Marketplace |
| 1979 Porsche 930 Turbo slicktop project, untouched since 2007, no reserve | Project | $89,880 | Oct 30, 2026 | Hagerty Marketplace |
| 1971 Porsche 911S coupe with COA and records, no-reserve collection lot | Collector | $196,880 | Oct 29, 2026 | Hagerty Marketplace |
| 1967 Porsche 911 SWB coupe with 2.7L six, Porsche CoA and no reserve | ProjectDriver | $92,020 | Oct 28, 2026 | Hagerty Marketplace |
| 1969 Porsche 911E coupe with its numbers-matching engine rebuilt and MFI refurbished, no reserve | Driver | $75,970 | Oct 28, 2026 | Hagerty Marketplace |
| 1965 Porsche 911 early SWB project with its original 2.0 engine, no reserve | Project | $80,679 | Oct 28, 2026 | Hagerty Marketplace |
| 1997 Porsche 993 Carrera S, Japan-market Vesuvio Metallic car with a $25,500 opening bid | Driver | $122,000 | Oct 27, 2026 | PCARMARKET |
