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Rest-of-world 1980 Porsche 911SC Targa heads to auction with documented history
A 1980 Porsche 911SC Targa finished in Grand Prix White, first sold in Germany and imported to the US in 1985, is offered on dealer consignment with service records and an Oregon title.
By Eleanor Ellington · 3 min read
A 1980 Porsche 911SC Targa finished in Grand Prix White is being offered for sale on dealer consignment, with its owner's manual, service records dating back to the 1980s and a clean Oregon title. The car is described as a rest-of-world model that reportedly spent time in Germany before being imported to the United States in 1985. The listing presents it as a car with a traceable paper trail, a feature that tends to matter to buyers of air-cooled Porsches from this era.
The car is powered by a 3.0-liter flat-six engine with Bosch fuel injection, paired with a Type 915 five-speed manual transaxle that sends power to the rear wheels. The odometer reads 78,000 miles, roughly 2,000 of which were added under the current owner, who bought the car in 2019. The battery was replaced in 2026, and a replacement fuel pump, lines and filter are said to have been recently installed. The selling dealer states that the clutch feels « a little stiff », a note that gives prospective buyers a clear indication of what to expect on the road.
Exterior finish and equipment include front and rear spoilers, fog lights, European-market bumperettes and dual side mirrors. The car left the factory in Grand Prix White, colour code 908, and was refinished to match in 2007, so the paint has been restored rather than left original. The removable Targa roof panel was recovered in 2001. The 16-inch Fuchs wheels with black centres are fitted with a mixed set of Ironman iMove and Bridgestone Potenza tyres, meaning the current owner or a previous one has not standardised the rubber across all four corners. Close-up photographs of the exterior finish and trim are included in the listing gallery.
Inside, the cabin uses black leather bucket seats with a colour-coordinated dashboard, door panels and carpets. Equipment includes a centre console, power windows and an Alpine stereo. The air conditioning unit's operation is unknown, as its compressor drive belt has been removed, which means buyers should expect to address climate control if they intend to use the car in warmer conditions. The leather-wrapped three-spoke steering wheel frames a tachometer with a 6,300-rpm redline, a replacement 170-mph speedometer, a clock, and gauges for oil level, oil temperature, oil pressure and fuel.
Braking is handled by power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes with ventilated rotors, and the suspension is fitted with Bilstein dampers. Documentation from the 1980s, including the service records and literature, is included in the sale, giving the car a continuity of ownership history that is unusual for a model of this age and origin. Interested buyers will be able to review the records before committing to a purchase.
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