Extremely Solid condition all around

First off - this is a real 1971 Porsche 911S Targa. It came to the US via Canada originally delivered in Germany. It runs and drivesIt has a clear transferable NYS registration (NY does not use titles before 1974). The Title lists the car as a 1970. May have been an early 71 delivery?It features the rarer Recaro leather sport seats. it is a 5 speed with a very presentable targa roof. It sports Weber carbs (more on this later) and runs well. It is currently on the road and does need a few items. This car. using completed current resales for the rare 911S model deserves a full restoration and is quite worthy of it. It has the best 'bones' I've seen on a 911 of it's vintage - the underside id completely clean - the floor pans. rockers. battery boxes. suspension mounts - everything - looks to be 100% original. As as far as I know this car has never seen winter.
Some background:The car came to me via Canada. The previous owner (PO) bought it from a fellow Canadian (PPO) who brought it over from Germany. The information is that while in Germany the car's engine was destroyed and it was brought to Canada sans a motor. The PPO had a replacement engine put in that was built to 'S' specs (cams. etc). It does not have the injection system and the motor is not stamped with a serial #. I have obtained the Porsche C of A and have the correct motor # so if some lucky soul has that engine this car is priceless to you! For all others it is extremely valuable. The car is now painted white but as can be seen in a photo it was originally orange.  
Here's what the C of A says:1971 911S TargaProduction date: information not availableMSRP: information not availableOptional Equipment: Antenna - Left w/ Loudspeaker & Noise suppression. Tinted Glass. foglights (missing)Engine number: 6310395Transmission #: information not availableExterior Paint color/code: Tangerine/ 23Interior Matl: Black Leatherette/ 11
What it has:sport seats. 5 speed trans. later AM/FM/CD but includes what we think is the original radio. The PO or PPO blacked out the chrome trim bit it's all there under the overcoat and the area I exposed looks great. All the trim is overpainted but underneath it's in very good shape. The dashboard is virtually brand new - it's NOT a coverlay it's a brand new dash - I think it's from a later model as it has no dash script. Has 4 Fuchs alloys and spare wheel in the trunk. It has a fiberglass front bumper instead of OEM.
What it needs to be 'driver': * Paint is there - was touched up and looks  a panel or two was repainted in the past.  * Rubber hoses on brake lines need to be replaced - they've swollen up almost shut. I replaced worst one.  * Carb balance. timing * door pockets are there but rough - new ones available now but they are pricey - but car is deserving * electrical work - wiring to senders. etc. PPO installing replacement engine did some wiring that is less than 'correct'.  * Targa top inside material loose - should be re-glued up.
Here's a standard Good/ Bad list (nothing's ugly here!)  - no rust issues ever (some surface rust as shown but underside is very very good)  - 'S" aluminum brake calipers    - proper oil cooling setup  - H1 headlights (one side H4 lense)  - Euro gauges (KM speedo) as expected  - front sway bar  - recaro leather sport seats  - original radio (?) included  - leather headrests  - near perfect dash  - 16" wheels. non-matching tires and non-matching spare wheel (14")  - needs door pockets BUT has new door cards  - needs one window crank handle  - missing trombone oil cooler  - missing one horn.   - replacement motor. non-injected but Weber powered.   - purported rebuild to 'S' specs.
Well there it is. I've made a great effort to be as up-front as possible on all I've seen on this car. This is an opportunity to own a truly skyrocketing collectible'
I'm not going to go into "911S history" or a dissertation of current values but the true 911/ 911S aficionado knows the car and it's value now and after a restoration. Please don't ask about the reserve - it's reasonable for the car as is now.
Any questions? Send me a mail with your phone # and I'll get back to you.
Good luck and Happy bidding!

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