One of the key questions to be answered when restoring a classic car is “Just how far do I go?” Do I want an immaculate concourse garage queen, or am I really looking for a classic weekend tourer. The team at NINEAUTO are working through these decisions together with customer and friend Clive Hammond as they restore his 73 911 Targa S.
Looking like it had seen better days, the white 73 Targa arrived at the NINEAUTO premises in Highett on the back of a
flatbed truck. The pre-galvanised body had succumbed to time and weather. Rust ate away at the door hinge panels, B pillars, kidney bowls and around the fuel filler flap. The original 2.4lt motor was long gone, and was replaced with a more powerful and torquey 3lt SC engine. Despite the replacement, the engine didn’t run and was worn out. Likewise the brakes, gearbox, shocks and suspension were also in desperate need of an overhaul.
Click on the link below to read more about the restoration, and see more pictures of how the Targa is being transformed.