1980 | Porsche 911 SC-L 3.1 Targa

This 1980 Porsche 911 SC-L 3.1 Targa carries one-off allure with factory high-performance provenance. Finished in Silver Metallic over Black leather, its rarified Leistungsgesteigert (L)—'increased power’ spec features front and center. This example enjoys status as possibly the only factory-equipped 3.1 of its kind in the United States, imported at the height of the gray-market era. Modern Pirelli P Zero tires and Porsche Classic audio compliment optional air conditioning and more. A Seller’s Disclosure plus Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, factory literature, jack, and tools accompany the sale. Showing an odometer reading of 32k km(>20k mi) this SC-L Targa arrives remarkably preserved throughout.

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Scant European-market production render the 3.1 a best-kept secret, even among enthusiasts. Factory-fitted extras including 97mm Turbo pistons, 9.5:1 compression, uprated fuel injection & cooling capacity, and a taller final drive elevate the car among its peers. 210hp when new, the little-known SC-L occupied a sweet spot in Porsche’s naturally aspirated 911 range. Despite corporate strategy favoring Turbo models and the manufacturer’s early front engine water-cooled offerings, this historic Targa carries DNA informed by the 911’s storied all-motor performance variants of the early 1970s. A previous feature in Excellence Magazine is viewable in the Documents gallery (above).

• Higher amperage battery
• Headlight washers
• Traffic guide for Germany
• Electric Antenna w/4 speakers
• Air conditioning
• Tinted glass all around
• Fog lights
• Dunlop tires

• Fewer than 150 produced in SC-L 3.1 'Leistungsgesteigert' configuration
• Silver Metallic
• Black partial leather
• 5-speed manual transmission
• 210hp flat-six engine
• 97mm Turbo pistons
• 9.5:1 compression
• Uprated fuel injection & cooling capacity
• Taller final drive capable of 143mph

• Porsche Classic Communication Radio (PCCM) installed under previous ownership

• Seller's Disclosure report
• Service records from current ownership
• Porsche Certificate of Authenticity