1974 Porsche 911 Carrera Targa: one of 246 US Carrera Targas, offered as a non-running project
A rare, low-production Carrera Targa at a project price. It only makes sense if the body is solid.
1974 Porsche 911 Carrera Targa
Rare The dealer says it is one of 246 1974 US-market Carrera Targas built. The VIN 9114410036 fits the 91144100xx US Carrera Targa sequence. The dealer also says it has matching numbers.
Why we picked it
Beverly Hills Car Club lists this 1974 911 Carrera Targa (VIN 9114410036, stock 19191) at $49,950. The dealer calls it a limited-production, matching-numbers car with a 2.7-liter flat-six and a five-speed manual. It now wears Guards Red over black, but the dealer says it left the factory in Bitter Chocolate (408) with a Cinnamon interior. The listing says it is not running and will need restoration. There is no mileage given.
The 1974 US Carrera came with the ducktail and wider rear arches, and only a few hundred Targas were built. That makes this a rare starting point for a correct restoration or a carefully done backdate-style build. It has been listed for a while, which leaves room to negotiate. Have it inspected before you assume the drivetrain is original or rebuildable.
The value check
The seller is asking $49,950. Comparable cars in the same condition have sold for $63,000–$95,000, so the middle of the market is about $79,000. That put this car 37% under.
Running US Carrera 2.7 Targas sold for $63,000 (1974, BaT, Jun 2026) and $95,000 (1975, BaT, Feb 2026). We found no recent sale of a project-grade one. The $49,950 asking price is about 37% below the running-car midpoint, but a full restoration can easily cost more than that gap, so it is listed for rarity, not as a bargain.
- 1974 911 Carrera Targa, BaT, $63,000 (Jun 2026)
- 1975 911 Carrera Targa, BaT, $95,000 (Feb 2026)
- 911 Carrera 2.7 Targa US-spec market (classic.com)
What to check
- The car does not run, and the listing gives no mileage or title details. Confirm the title, the as-is terms and the matching engine and transmission numbers (ask for a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity) before you buy.
- Impact-bumper 911s rust in the front pan and battery boxes, the floors, the longitudinals, the kidney bowls, the rear torsion tube area and the lower door and Targa hoop seams. Inspect it on a lift.
- The color change from Bitter Chocolate means the car has been repainted. Look for old filler and earlier accident repair.
- Engines from this era (2.7) are known for pulled head studs, and the chain tensioners need checking. Budget for a full engine rebuild by a specialist.
- Check the Targa top, seals and roll-hoop trim are present and usable, because replacements are costly.
Making it drive like new
Many owners keep a Carrera Targa close to stock to protect its value. Practical upgrades are an engine rebuild with Case-Savers or updated head studs and Carrera chain tensioners, a modern fuel injection or ignition tune, upgraded torsion bars and Bilstein dampers, polybronze bushings, and better brake pads and lines. Keep every original part with the car.
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 |
| 1973 Porsche 911E Targa with MFI, COA and original order sheet, no reserve | Collector | $121,980 | Oct 29, 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 |
