1975 Porsche911S Targa
1975 Porsche 911S Targa
Oil service, new rear hatch strut
S.M. Motor Sports changed the oil and filter, and replaced the rear hatch strut with a new part and gasket.
New front windshield, seals, and moldings
Chuma S.M. MOTOR SPORTS installed a new front windshield, seals, and moldings. This restores glass clarity and cabin weather sealing.
Towed in for no start, loose head nuts
Towed in with a no start condition, this visit found loose head nuts, requiring a valve adjustment, head nut retorque, and new thermostat and fuel filter.
Clutch pedal assembly rebuilt, new cable
S.M. Motor Sports rebuilt the pedal assembly with new bushings and a new clutch cable. They also performed a state inspection and adjusted the cold start lever.
Windshield and seals replaced at 2,915 miles
SM Motor Sports replaced the front windshield, seal, and trim. This substantial repair occurred at just 2,915 miles; the invoice also shows several significant financial discrepancies.
K-9 remote alarm with starter cutoff
J&R Alarms installed a K-9 remote alarm system. It included a starter cutoff, shock detector, and light flasher.
Full interior refresh, new targa skin
Automat Co. reupholstered front seats and rear cushions. The invoice notes a new black vinyl targa outer skin and inner cloth headliner, alongside significant unbilled work and conflicting totals.
NYS inspection, battery and kill switch
T+S Motor Works performed a New York State inspection and installed a new battery with a kill switch. The 2,521-mile odometer reading is a rollover for this 1975 model by 2005.
Oil and filter change
T & S Motor Werkes changed the oil and filter at 2,905 miles.
NY State Inspection, new front pads
T & S Motor Werkes performed the New York State Inspection and installed new front brake pads.
Annual state inspection, wheel pulled
Annual New York State inspection completed. The shop removed the left front wheel to check the brakes, not just rubber stamp it.
Right side brake inspection at 2,916
SM Motorsports removed the right front and right rear wheels to inspect the brakes. The car had only 2,916 miles.
Oil change and state inspection
J.M. Motor Sports changed the oil and filter. The car also received its state inspection.
Carrera tensioner upgrade, engine resealed
S.M. Motor Sports installed Carrera chain tensioners and ramps, resealed the engine, and performed a valve adjustment with an oil service.
New 195/65 R15 tires mounted
All Weather Tire Sales mounted and balanced new 195/65 R15 tires. Valve stem replacement and disposal charges were noted but not applied.
Annual NY State inspection
Annual NY State inspection at Hunters Garage, E Northport NY. Pass. Odometer read 2933 mi (the reading has been static across multiple years — see odometer flag).
Front bearings repacked early by Hunter's
Hunter's Garage repacked both front wheel bearings at only 2,933 miles.
2928-mile valve job, new springs
Engine removed for valve job; new guides and springs installed. Ignition wires were replaced to resolve a non-start condition.
Engine disassembled for valve job, lower end inspection
T & S Motor Werkes performed a valve job and disassembled the engine for lower end inspection. The exceptionally low odometer reading of 2,926 miles at this service suggests a prior engine rebuild or odometer reset.
Annual NY State inspection
Annual NY State inspection at Hunters Garage, E Northport NY. Pass. Odometer read 2933 mi (the reading has been static across multiple years — see odometer flag).
Oil change and pressure check
T & S Motorwerkes changed the oil and filter and checked the oil pressure relief valve operation.
No start diagnosis, fuel system repair
Carrera Car Shop diagnosed a no start condition, replacing the warm up regulator, fuel injector, and fuel check valve. They also re-routed fuel lines to restore proper fuel pressure.
Stuck distributor advance unit freed
Carrera Car Shop diagnosed a backfiring condition caused by a rusted, stuck ignition distributor advance unit. They cleaned and lubricated the unit, then adjusted timing and fuel mixture.
Annual NY State inspection
Annual NY State inspection at Hunters Garage, E Northport NY. Pass. Odometer read 2933 mi (the reading has been static across multiple years — see odometer flag).
Annual NY State inspection
Annual NY State inspection at Hunters Garage, E Northport NY. Pass. Odometer read 2933 mi (the reading has been static across multiple years — see odometer flag).
Rear Michelin Defender T+H tires
All Weather Tire Sales installed two new Michelin Defender T+H tires on the rear.
Annual NY State inspection
Annual NY State inspection at Hunters Garage, E Northport NY. Pass. Odometer read 2933 mi (the reading has been static across multiple years — see odometer flag).
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Build
Exterior
Diamond Silver Metallic
factoryFactory records confirm Diamond Silver Metallic as the original finish for this 1975 911 S. The car retains this original paint.
Targa barBrushed aluminum Targa bar
factoryBrushed aluminum Targa roll bar with the "targa" script across the leading face, the model's most recognizable identifier. Factory finish for 1975; black-painted bars came later.
Targa topBlack vinyl Targa top
factoryBlack vinyl Targa top, factory-correct. Removable panel between windshield header and Targa bar; replaced as a wear item over the car's life when material breaks down.
Front bumperRaised impact bumper
factoryRaised impact bumpers with black plastic bellows and hydraulic absorbers. The 1974+ G-body face, retained here in factory-correct body color.
Headlights7-inch sealed beams
factoryUS-spec 7-inch round sealed beams set in body-color sugar-scoop trim rings with chrome filament holders. The factory G-body face, retained here.
Fog lightsRectangular fog lights
factoryRectangular fog lights mounted low on the front fascia. Factory-correct for 1975 911 S models.
Trim & moldingsChrome-plated window surrounds
factoryChrome-plated window surrounds; factory-correct for 1975 911 S models.
Side mirrorsChrome flag mirror
factoryFactory chrome flag mirror on the driver door, single-mirror configuration period-correct for the 1975 911 S. Passenger-side mirror was not factory-fitted.
Antenna placementManual antenna
factoryExternal fender-mast antenna, factory placement.
Wheels15-inch 6-inch-wide Fuchs
factoryFor 1975, alloy wheels became standard or optional, with 15-inch 6-inch-wide cookie cutters or Fuchs on offer. This car wears 15-inch 6-inch-wide Fuchs.
TiresMichelin Primacy + Defender
replacedMichelin Primacy MXV4 and Defender T+H, 195/65R15, current fitment per the most recent listing photos. Tires turn over every few years; service-record history is on the timeline.
Rear deck lidstock
factorySmooth factory deck lid, no whale tail or ducktail. Period-correct base configuration for the 1975 911 S.
Rear taillightsAmber-corner taillights
replacedUS-market 911s in 1975 came with all-red taillights. This car now runs amber-corner taillights.
Rear bumperRaised impact bumper
factoryRaised impact bumper with black plastic bellows and hydraulic absorbers. The 1974+ G-body rear face, retained here in factory-correct body color.
1 undocumentedshow fields
- Front spoiler
Interior
Steering wheel3-spoke leather steering wheel
factoryThree-spoke leather steering wheel, factory-optioned per the COA. The 1975 911 S shipped standard with a four-spoke wheel; this car was delivered with the leather three-spoke upgrade.
GaugesVDO 5-gauge instrument cluster
factoryVDO instrument cluster with a 150-mph speedometer, a central tachometer, and gauges for fuel level, oil level, oil temperature, and oil pressure. Original spec for the 1975 911 S.
DashboardBlack textured dashboard
partialBlack textured dashboard, factory-correct for the 1975 911 S. The 25th Anniversary commemorative dashboard plaque is missing; otherwise dashboard pad and vents are original.
Shift knobEarly style shift knob
factory1975 911 S models featured the early style shift knob, an F-body carryover. This car retains that original crested knob.
PedalsFactory pedal assembly
factoryFactory 3-pedal cluster: clutch, brake, accelerator. No aftermarket pedal pads or layout changes; original assembly.
Front seatsStandard high-back
Factory 1975 911 S standard high-back front seats with integrated headrests, reupholstered by Automat Co. in factory-correct black leatherette with tweed inserts. Shells are original; upholstery was renewed.
Rear seatsStandard rear bench
recoveredStandard 1975 911 S rear bench, fitted. Rear cushions were reupholstered by Automat Co. alongside the front seats in factory-correct black leatherette with tweed inserts.
UpholsteryBlack leatherette with tweed inserts
recoveredBlack leatherette bolsters with blue-silver tweed inserts, factory interior spec per the COA (code 18). Front seats and rear cushions were reupholstered by Automat Co. in factory-correct materials.
Door panelsRedesigned door panels
factoryFor 1975, 911 S door panels featured a redesigned layout with an integrated armrest and storage bin. This car retains these panels, finished in black leatherette with patterned tweed inserts.
CarpetsVelour carpet
factoryVelour carpet came standard on 1975 911s, and this car retains the factory specification.
HeadlinerCloth headliner
replacedBlack cloth headliner replaced in 2002 with factory-correct material. On a Targa, the visible interior roof surface is largely the underside of the removable top, and that lining is fresh and intact.
1 undocumentedshow fields
- Dash vent size
Mechanical
Engine2.7-liter Flat 6, air/oil-cooled
factory2.7-liter air/oil-cooled flat-six, factory-correct. Top end rebuilt with new valve guides, springs, and rings; lower end inspected.
Fuel deliveryBosch K-Jetronic
factoryBosch K-Jetronic (CIS) continuous fuel injection, Porsche's standard 911 fuel system from 1973 through 1983. System retained; warm-up regulator and injectors rebuilt during recent service.
Ignition / ECUMechanical advance distributor
factory1975 911 S models rely on a mechanical advance distributor for ignition timing. Its original unit was rebuilt; a stuck advance mechanism was cleaned, restoring proper advance function.
Cooling11 blade fan
factory11-blade engine cooling fan, factory-correct for 1975. Thermostat and hoses replaced in recent service.
ExhaustFactory exhaust with thermal reactors
Factory exhaust with thermal reactors and air injection, as delivered to US-market 1975 911s. The system is intact; the 2017 service record shows period repair to exhaust studs and air-injection nozzles.
Gearbox915 5-speed manual
factoryThe 915/40 5-speed manual was the desirable gearbox option for the 1975 911 S, the final iteration of Porsche's in-house transaxle before the G50. This car retains its matching-numbers unit.
SuspensionTorsion bars + anti-roll
rebuiltTorsion-bar front and rear with the thicker anti-roll bar of the Silver Anniversary edition. Suspension rebuilt front and rear.
BrakesFour-wheel ventilated discs
rebuiltFour-wheel ventilated discs with two-piston fixed calipers, factory 911 S spec. Calipers rebuilt; new brake lines fitted.
Comfort
CoolingManual crank windows
Manual crank windows: factory standard for 1975, and the original Porsche cabin cooling system.
AudioAM/FM/cassette stereo
replaced1975 911 S models typically left the factory with a Blaupunkt head unit. This car features a later aftermarket AM/FM/cassette stereo.
Spare tireVredestein space-saver
factory1975 911 S models were delivered with a Vredestein space-saver spare. This car retains its original Vredestein space-saver.
FrunkCarpeted frunk
factoryCarpeted frunk in clean preservation order. The factory tool roll and jack remain with the car, a strong originality signal for a 1975 911 S.