There is something undoubtedly alluring about the Porches from the 1960s and none more so than this 1967 Porsche 911 S ‘Soft-Window’ Targa that is going under the hammer with luxury auction house, RM Sotheby’s. Extraordinarily cool, this stunning steed is an extremely rare example of the highly sought-after “soft-window” 911 S Targa from Porsche so excitement is high surrounding this lot when it goes under the hammer at RM Sotheby’s Paris auction in January.

The 1967 Porsche 911 S ‘Soft-Window’ Targa from RM Sotheby’s has a guide price £155-190k so it’s by no means cheap but given its rarity and the fact it will be a highly prized acquisition amongst the classic car community, there will definitely be someone willing to pay it. This mesmerising machine was delivered new to California, USA; returned to Europe via Italy in 1998 and expertly restored so that it is presented in remarkable condition today and will be the crowning glory of any Porsche lover’s collection.

A truly stunning example of one of the most iconic eras for Porsche, this 1967 911 is finished in its factory-correct colour pairing of Polorot over a Black leatherette interior and it positively exudes classiness and will be great for road trips along the coast. Early examples of Porsche’s celebrated 911 are much sought after by collectors and enthusiasts alike, with the highly desirable “soft-window” Targa among the most unique and most celebrated. The 911 S offered here from RM Sotheby’s was despatched by the Zuffenhausen factory in September 1967 and it was destined for Porsche Cars Pacific of Burlingame, California, with its first owner residing in nearby Cupertino.

From then it is thought to have remained in California before being exported to Italy in 1998, before which it was registered in the Gardena district of Los Angeles. Upon returning to Europe, the Porsche was sold to a dealer in Naples and required total restoration, according to export documents. In March 1999, the car was sold to its consigning owner and, during their tenure, the Porsche has been restored to the standard it is presented in today, replete with its matching-numbers engine and in its factory-correct colours. The restoration was led by Vavoli Carrozzeria with the engine specialist, Biasetti, overseeing the rebuild of the air-cooled flat-six.