1974 Porsche 911 Targa
Iconic Porsche Light Yellow paint
Matching yellow tartan seats
First year of the G Body 911 generation
In the early 70s, the Porsche 911 had not seen a redesign since its introduction in 1963 and was due for revisions. In 1974, the second-generation 911 was introduced as the G Body. The G Body was a step above the outgoing generation, and was sold until 1989 in numerous iterations, including the Targa seen here. This Light Yellow 911 Targa is the perfect blend of comfort and performance and never fails to turn heads wherever you go.
In 1974, Porsche had an array of colors to choose from, and many of them are still viewed as desirable colors today. Chrome Yellow was certainly the brightest of the bunch, and popular colors such as Salmon Metallic, Auburgine Purple, and Mexico Blue are still requested through Porsche’s Paint to Sample program. A selection of colors historically helped to urge customers to choose a Porsche, as many buyers in the U.S. still did not understand the value of the 911. Well-known Porsche race car restorer Kevin Jeannette of Gunnar Racing added the yellow tartan seat panels to fun up this daily driver when he owned it.
The 911 Targa was first introduced in 1965 in response to increased safety requirements in the U.S. The Targa, while neither a coupe nor a convertible, plays both roles effortlessly. With the top on, the car behaves like a coupe, with structural rigidity thanks to the steel roll bar. One or two people can easily remove the targa top, and it folds neatly to be stored in the front trunk. With the top off, there is minimal wind turbulence at any speed, allowing drivers to enjoy the perks of the 911 in any environment. A convertible was introduced to the G-Body line in 1983.
With 150 horsepower, the 1974 911 does not have an abundance of power, but the flat-six powerband offers loads of excitement as you work through the gears. One beloved characteristic of these flat-six engines is that all of the power is at the top of the rev range, forcing drivers to move the needle towards 7000 rpm if they want to carry speed. Because of the Targa’s integrated roll bar, the handling feels very stable at speed. You need to pay attention to speed limits in this 911 though, because it’s difficult to blend in when you are driving a bright yellow 911.
Specifications
Engine: 2.7 L, flat 6-cylinder
Horsepower: 167 @ 5800 rpm
Torque: 168 ft-lbs @ 5200 rpm
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Weight: 2489 lbs
Top Speed: 144 mph