Lemass Automotive

I know this is the 964 forum , but i love this. The more i see it the more i want one.

Andy Roe

Yeah, love it too. It's nice how they have kept the retro look, but also the curved roof line as I never liked the way the old Targa's had a flat roof which spoilt the line 911's form for me.

How long before an aftermarket conversion for a 964 Targa appears?!!

GeorgeK

Rube Goldberg would be proud.
While I Love he looks, I am saddened by the complication. Where is the simple driver's car?

VR6-er

Saw that. Like it!

Did you see this, based on a 997 Cab?





http://www.portiacraft.com/cardetail...he_997&id=2009

911Jetta

+1

jack.pe

I liked it when first saw it but now think it is just a gimmick.. why get this over a cab? only reason i can see is if you're man that's worried about image..

I was wondering however if this will spark an increase in value and interest int he older models.. targas have long been the least sought after variant.. I wonder if this will help bring them back into vogue?

hamah

And what image would that be?

Personally I think that this is the least attractive 911 I've seen. But that roof mechanism...pure mechanical wizardry. I wonder what this car will be like to maintain in 20+ years?

964George

Exactly what I was thinking...
I hear the 993 Targa's are a nightmare if they go wrong let alone all the mechanicals in that 991 version

canuck964

Looks a bit less complex than the folding roof of my BMW 335i but I sure it is just as expensive to maintain.

The reason I sold my BMW was due to discussion I had with one of the dealer's mechanics when I asked him about what to look out for when my factory warranty ran out. He specifically gave me an example of the cost of replacing a couple of the micro switches in the roof closing mechanisms which have a tendency to fail. Cost of switches less than $100.00 .... cost of labour to install over $2,500.

Warranty was to run out in September sold by August.

I really really like the look of the Targa but I wouldn't want to own this without a warranty.

Laker

I finally appreciate the 'simplicity' of the 964 cab top mechanism.

Lemass Automotive

fuch

I've got spare Perspex in the unit lets do the first ruby stone rs targa thingy bob on yours Tom!!

Lemass Automotive

Lol

Navaros911

I believe some people may appreciate a fixed structure behind their head... I'm talking privacy more than safety.

BLACK-BETTY

What! Come on Targas rock.

They keep a great rood line, minimise wind buffeting, add structural rigidity (compared to convertibles) and added roll over protection. Besides have you seen the curve of that rear window it's a thing of beauty without any C pillars.

Chaps I think this is mighty impressive. I love how they've gone back to the old style - how often does that happen? And the engineering to make it work so that it folds away is truly innovative.

I'm a fan.