I have owned 100’s of Porsches over the last two and half decades, any of them, ndeed most of them midyears (74-77), n the early years because they were the affordable ones, ack when all Porsches were still relatively cheap. Lately, ver the last few years, am drawn to them again. I guess it’s just the familiarity. I know these cars like the back of my hand.

This particular car epitomizes everything I like about these cars. Porsche provided the perfect platform for the hotrod, ustom, acer types to play with, nd then stuck with the design long enough to make them iconic. Being in California, here so many Porsche dealerships were established early on, nd the climate preserved them better than most, have been fortunate to have owned many of the very best air cooled examples. This is likely my 15th or 20th 74 Carrera not counting the same amount of 75 Carreras. Given the 74/75 Carreras are among the lowest production numbers of any model Porsche ever produced, still can’t believe it when I come across the opportunity to purchase another one. With this one, thought, es, t’s numbers matching, nd yes it’s a clean, ell owned rust free CA example that should be restored to original to maximize the ever increasing value…but I wanted to revisit the good old days. And for me, he car has a soul that has taken 40+ years to evolve. To restore this vintage weekend toy would be erasing everything I like most about it. Instead, went all-in with a fast forward/ catching up, n where I think the car would have evolved to if it had not been outgrown, orgotten and to some extent neglecteddue to lackof usein the back of the owners garage where it has more or less hibernated, he last second half of it's life. I have enjoyed this car personally and consider it my 'company car'....selling to build the next one...

.....so here is what we have:

Numbers matching withCOA, riginal US Carrera #260 sunroof delete coupe.

Vin # 9114400260, otor # 6341472, uild Date 11/73.

81,432 miles.

Rust Free CA garaged car from new. Purchased new at Neillo Porsche in Sacramento, A.

2 owner car. 2nd owner since 76, nd a well known industry enthusiast (owner/creator @ Performance Techniques). He also owned a 75 Carrera and a 76 930 TurboCarrera at the same time and over the same time period, ucky guy with good taste.

Serviced by avidenthusiast owner and then later by IPB Autosport.

$6000+ in recent complete brake system restoration and maintenance service.

Excellent interior with original Cork Leather seats with lightweight carpet kit newly installed. (original back seats included). Power windows. A/C with updated compressor and brand new OEM condenser.

Wevo Shifter, lutch and lightened flywheel package.

NOS NLA vintage early amber Bosch fog lights with covers.

Original owners manual, ack and spare.

Original Blue and yellow California plate included.

OEM radio Delete plate.

Car runs outstanding with much quicker revs provided by the Wevo clutch package. It is absolutely exhilarating to drive and handles like it's on rails.

Hotrod 2 in, out custom muffler (sounds amazing), ith custom fully rounded rear lower valance....original OEM muffler and lower factory valancecan be replacedif buyer doesn't want this one.

New fuel pump.

New battery.

The 915 trans shifts smooth andconfidently without issue.

Front and rear sway bars.

Larger, tiffer torsion bars.

Factory optioned Koni shocks/struts.

Factory optioned front oil cooler.

Strut tower bar.

Pop out rear windows.

Exterior is very straight with perfect gaps and lines. Paint is aged, nd really has a fantastic patina. Front hood and real grill are outlaw inspired personal indulgences. All glass is excellent with period correct decals for 74.

New front trunk perlon.

All sorts of nuances andattributes I am sure I am missing, ut this listing should give you a pretty good general idea of what we have here.I am happy to discuss all the pros and cons with those interested in an opportunity like this. Pricedrealisticallyfor the early Carrera market, aking in to account that while numbers are matching, ar is pretty far from 'all original'...yet very cool.

PPI is welcomed and encouraged.

Visit me on Facebook @ DRD Motor Trade. Sales tax and registration fees due to all buyers taking delivery in CA.

Link to all 143 detailed images here:http://s761.photobucket.com/user/car-reras/library/74carrera

Highlights below, njoy.

...and now...

A few brief videos below...

Thanks for looking.