1979 Porsche

⭕ THE SALE

This 1979 Porsche 911 SC Targa is currently in a 2-week auction on our website. This is our guide price, i.e. what we think the car is worth in the current market, however, the reserve will be lower. You can read much more about the car, see of hundreds of detailed photos and videos of it, and ask the seller any questions on our website: we can't add links on this platform, so please search for "Trade Classics" on Google.

⭕ VEHICLE SUMMARY

Open-air freedom meets classic engineering in Porsche’s iconic, roll-bar-equipped Targa.

The Porsche 911 Sportomatic Targa occupies a unique niche in automotive history, blending the open-air romance of the 'safety cabriolet' with one of Stuttgart's most fascinating mechanical experiments. Introduced in the late 1960s, the Sportomatic was not a traditional automatic, but a unique clutchless manual. It paired a conventional gearbox with a torque converter and a vacuum-operated clutch. The moment a driver touched the gear lever, an electronic microswitch instantly disengaged the clutch, allowing for seamless gear changes using only two pedals.

When paired with the Targa - featuring its signature stainless steel roll bar and removable roof, the Sportomatic took on a distinct Grand Touring identity. It traded high-RPM heel-and-toe shifting for effortless, sun-drenched cruising along coastal highways and alpine passes. Driven by a new generation of 3.0-litre engines, the Targa model kept the 911 firmly in the public eye. In fact, sales remained so robust that Porsche revised its strategy, deciding to inject fresh life into the 911 lineup rather than replacing it.

Andrew purchased this 1979 Porsche 911 Targa through us here at Trade Classics in September 2024. Since then, he has invested over £18,000 to further improve what was already a highly solid example. Finished in metallic blue over a black interior, this Targa features the rare Sportomatic semi-automatic transmission. The car comes backed by an additional £22,000 in receipts from previous owners and was last serviced in March 2026.

The car is MOT and road tax exempt, includes five keys, and will be sold with a box of spare parts that includes the original Cookie Cutter alloy wheels.

⭕ VEHICLE DETAIL

We've written a longer and more detailed description of this vehicle on our website, which will answer all of your burning questions. To see the car on our site then just search for us, Trade Classics, on Google.

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⭕ ABOUT US

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