Porsche 911 – 1984 Targa

A few years ago I wanted a ’66 Mustang Fastback, prices at the time were high… but now are even higher. Owning and driving a 57 year old, Left Hand Drive American car on today’s roads isn’t the most practical of ideas.

Fast forward a few years, a cancer diagnosis and recovery later, and I had changed my mind!

I had been lusting for a Porsche 911 for a long, long time. But I knew, that if I got one it had to be the OG, not just any other Porsche (of which there are currently many other, less expensive models). Alas, I wasn’t in the position 20 yrs ago to be buying anything remotely like this. But, when life gives you lemons, make lemonade!

I had been on the hunt for a long time scouring eBay, Car and Classic, and various other similar sites. I had spotted many cars but not having any experience of the marque or this specific model, I was going in blind.

I had emailed Ned from Hayburner, for some advice, sometime during 2022. I had been a subscriber of the magazine since around 2013, and always loved air-cooled cars and the scene. People who owned air-cooled cars just seemed a little more chilled.  Anyway, a few emails back and forth on what to look out for, and I was pointed in the direction of Irv, from Irv’s Restos, who had taken ownership of Ned’s 911 (you can read the back-story in the magazines).

A further exchange of emails and a price was agreed upon. The car had a misfire at the time and was being sent off to do some work prior to me receving the car. Blocked injectors and a rebuilt K-Tronic pump if I remember.

I finally received the car during November ’22 and over the next weeks started to put together a list of items (mostly electrical) that would need resolving before the MOT. So far I’ve fixed the horn, and reverted to a functional horn push on the steering wheel. It’s a learning curve and I’m working through 40 yrs worth of previous owner’s wiring hacks but where would the fun be if it was all plain sailing?

You can review my progress over on Facebook and Twitter, and keep an eye on my YouTube channel for longer video updates when I get there!