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My guilty secret, a 79 Targa

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OK, I admit it, I bought a 79 Targa last year. It's a shed frankly and the plan is for this to be a long term project as I've precious little spare time these days what with 2x young kids at home and a manic professional life..

Will start a restoration thread at some point soon with pics so you can see if I've bitten off more than I can chew... Give me a few weeks though as I'm off with work to Stuttgart next week and think I've found time in the itinerary to head off to a certain Museum for a while.. :-)

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Welcome to the Targa club James. I've seen the pictures, I think this will keep you busy, but I know you love collecting parts.
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Wonderful news James.
I hope it is not too bad and that you will be able to drive it before too long.
What colour is it?
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jb wrote:Wonderful news James.
I hope it is not too bad and that you will be able to drive it before too long.
What colour is it?
Hi Jason,

No. It's a shed. Won't be on the road for 3 or 4 years!!!
It is (was) light metallic blue. You'll cry with laughter at the pics at what I've bought..

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Fascinated with 911 seats and induction systems!

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Not for years maybe but no doubt lots of fun eventually and probably some heartache in between.
I just reread this thread of Johnny's SC.
It is a lovely story.
Then I started looking at Vemu cars for similar Targas. There are a few. Lucky I do not have any money.
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can't believe I missed seeing this at chris's the other day :(
looking forward to more pics and the build thread though :)
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jb wrote:Not for years maybe but no doubt lots of fun eventually and probably some heartache in between.
I just reread this thread of Johnny's SC.
It is a lovely story.
Then I started looking at Vemu cars for similar Targas. There are a few. Lucky I do not have any money.
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=52270
Ha! Mine is also a shed, but a mobile one at least. And after it has now been Bainbridged because of a head stud, it is actually now a very quick shed. Just needs paint, interior, suspension and roof and it'll be all good.

Need pics of yours!
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Sorry Johnny, you said yours needs paint?

Pic to start the laughter
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Fascinated with 911 seats and induction systems!

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Looks solid! What are the plans for colour etc.?
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