1969 Porsche 911S Targa

R.W. Robinson of Austin, Texas ordered this 1969 Porsche 911 S Targa through Intercontinental Motors in San Antonio where he requested the rarely seen special-order color, Metallic Blue (6853) – a $152 extra – with a black leatherette interior. Mr. Robinson also selected the boxes for a Becker Europa radio and antenna/speaker package, tinted glass all around with a single-stage heated rear window, and a set of Michelin tires. He also selected the 'self-leveling front suspension,' a feature ordered on many 911 Es, but rarely found on other models.

The car was completed on April 2nd of 1969 and shipped to the United States. It was delivered to Randy Robinson exactly two months later on June 2nd. It remained with Mr. Robinson for the next 45 years.

According to the dealer invoice, the Becker radio was changed on arrival to a Blaupunkt AM/FM prior to delivery, which remains with the car today. The car also received a set of bumper guards and color-coordinated Coco mats.

In the early 1970s, Forest Lane Porsche-Audi in Dallas, Texas, replaced the original Boge hydropneumatic front suspension with Koni struts. The rear shock absorbers were also replaced with Konis. At a later date, stainless rocker trim and a pair of Hella below-the-bumper driving lights were installed, along with painted center caps for the Fuchs alloy wheels. In the mid-1980s, the car was given a re-paint.

The current owner is currently the third registered owner. A prior owner had the original engine rebuilt in 2013.

By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2017