1967 911 Soft Window Targa Headed to Auction
Agablau Blue soft window Targa is one of only 718 produced, and she’s a real stunner.
With Targa fever alive and well once again, it seems like the perfect time to sell off one of the rarer iterations ever made: the soft window Targa. And this 1967 example, which is headed to RM Sotheby’s London auction on September 6, is also one of the most interesting ones we’ve run across lately. Not only is it one of only 718 produced, but this particular 911 carries a rather unique history as well.
If you’re not familiar with the soft window Targa, we wouldn’t blame you. Essentially, it sports a detachable plastic window in place of the normal rear glass. This essentially turns the car into a convertible, albeit one with a giant roll bar. It’s a pretty unique ride, and it’s even more historically significant given that 1967 was the first year for the Targa.
Interestingly enough, the Agablau Blue beauty was originally delivered to a U.S. Air Force doctor living in Germany. It served as his daily transportation during his deployment. And when the good doctor’s time abroad was over, he shipped it stateside. The 911 then lived most of its life in the U.S. before its current owner, a Swiss man, took ownership.
Over that time, the soft window Targa has received a fresh paint job and mechanical restoration. The original engine and transmission are gone, but have been replaced by period correct pieces. Thus, the auction estimate for this rare ride is a fairly reasonable $113,000-$160,000.
To us, it looks like the perfect opportunity to pick up a historically significant and interesting ride at a discount. After all, 911s from this era are reaching new pricing milestones every week. And it certainly isn’t every day you see a soft window Targa. Most definitely not one as presentable as this American owned beauty.
