1971 Porsche 911S Targa: A Quintessential Experience? | One-Mile Review

[@pilfjd]

I just had a funny thought. I was thinking, "Man, i wish i could afford a classic 911 like that. All i can afford is a new 911 Carrera T." 😂

[@sgttombailes3380]

In 1972 I loved my 1st Porsche 1970 914-6. It was a delight when I worked at Road Atlanta. Then I bought a1980 911 SC. Lowered it and it was It was awesome !! A true Road Hugger in the N.E. GA mountains. "Little Tail of the Dragon". I now have a (50K) 1999 996 Cabriolet and I truly love this one as well. Water cooled w/ great A/C. I live in the South. It gets HOT here. I'm 72 now and I keep my Porsches forever.

[@Whatabigyes]

Nice one 👍

[@savariaxa]

I owned a 911 S 2.4 S 190 HP targa from 1972 from 1986 till 1994 I paid DM 11.000 at that time amazing performance!

[@petercavanaugh6510]

As an owner of a 1970 911 E I have to point out a correction. The 70 & 71 911's used an updated gearbox (the clutch actuation was different from earlier 901's). This gearbox is correctly identified as a 911. I'm surprised in a PCA video error was allowed.

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

You are correct, thank you for pointing out our error and clarifying. Sometimes errors get through even after several watches by PCA staff.

[@sgttombailes3380]

Love your Porsche content.! All of mine has been daily drivers.. That's why I buy them.. To ENJOY !!

[@M_IkeLeBlanc]

My introduction to Porsche was when my neighbor brought home a brand new 1972 Aubergine 911S Targa. This episode brought back a bunch of fond memories. 😃 Great video Damon! 👍

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Thanks for sharing!

[@thedamonlowney]

Thanks!

[@willanthony875]

Love those Targas Damon! Nice job

[@thedamonlowney]

Thanks!

[@briani3599]

Great review and I would agree to all but one comment to add from an owner of similar car is how tight these cars are-especially compared to other cars in the era. Build quality and driving feel is still outstanding.

[@donhoover9900]

I just saw a 1971 Albert Blue 911 Targa at a PCA event in Chandler, AZ. I think it was a 911E but not quite sure. Love the review. Keep up the great work.

[@jonwarshawsky5288]

I’ve driven a 1973.5 911T, and the early 911 is a special experience. Unless you really need the performance of a new 911, I’d prefer a long hood. Nice review.

[@bartbutkis]

Thank you for the review and giving me the opportunity to just close my eyes and listen to that early 911 engine rev up and down. I never owned a 911 (several 912s and 914s- teacher's salary you know) but I'm enamored with just listening and watching the early, air-cooled 911 experience. 😊

[@ivansno.1garage909]

Nice job Damon. Amazing early morning drive in Germany. The roads there are so smooth compared to where I live in South Oxfordshire, England and home country of County Kerry, Ireland ☘️

[@thedamonlowney]

Truly a treat to be given the keys at 6:45 AM. Epic.

[@ivansno.1garage909]

Three car related shows I always watch: 1. PCA 2. Motorweek 3. Iain Tyrell classic workshop (UK).

[@iramiyahira8301]

My buddy at. UH. Manoa. Had a. 911T. We raced a. Camaro On the freeway in Honolulu Hawaii!!! We won!!! BTW ❤😮😂❤

[@DC5Brandon]

Recommending you show the curb weight when showing the specs. Power-to-weight gives us an idea how it compares to other cars, old and new.

[@marshallmatlock6438]

Great review Damon, although it’s absolutely terrifying watching you pull into traffic without your glasses on. 😵‍💫

[@willanthony875]

So is this video going to be the lead in to other Targa videos? Hmmm, we wait and wonder.

[@RichardStrahota]

Nice job… a well dialed in long hood can certainly cast a spell on you. But be careful as there is no known cure!

[@sgttombailes3380]

#2 in the house !! Let's see it..

[@drstrangelove4998]

The E is a better driver on ordinary roads, and faster, because of the huge torque and tractable engine. Now the RS values I can understand, but why anyone would pay for a S 2x the price of an E is not easy to understand really.