Rare 1972 Porsche pulled from a barn is selling for $57k – only 1,000 were ever made & it has world’s first feature

AN incredibly rare Porsche has been pulled out of an old barn in an horrendously poor state – but is still set to fetch an eye-watering price.

An iconic Porsche 911S Targa from 1972, painted in a gorgeously original Gemini blue and complete with a black interior, is highly sought after due to its rarity.

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A worse for wear Porsche 911S Targa has been pulled from a barn and is now up for sale[/caption]

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The rare sports car from 1972 has rust all across the bodywork[/caption]

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The interior is in a bad way as well, with dirt and ripped seats[/caption]

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Despite its condition, it’s selling for a large sum due to its rarity[/caption]

Indeed, fewer than 1,000 were ever made and represents the very best the German marque had to offer in the 1970s.

The 911S, when fully up and running, can reach speeds of 179mph and accelerate from 0-60mph in just 6.2 seconds.

But despite those impressive specs, this particular car is a long way from any kind of basic running condition and clearly needs a thorough restoration.

Issues include significant rust all across the bodywork, as well as dirt in the interior and ripped seats after being neglected for decades.

The listing, which is with Gullwing Motors based in Astoria, New York, has a guide price of $57,000.

Its hefty price, despite its condition, is due to it being a “matching number” vehicle in its original colour – making it an ideal candidate for restoration.

Originally introduced in 1965, the Porsche 911 Targa was notable for being the first cabriolet with a fixed safety roll bar.

At the time, it cost approximately $12,000 brand new.

Back in December, a modified classic 911, made from an original 1974 model’s bodywork and with just 1,000 miles on the clock, hit an auction for an eye-watering price.

The car was designed by Rindt Vehicle Design to celebrate the year of the owner’s birth – 1974.

The listing reads: “It was to Berkshire-based Rindt that the lady vendor turned to for this G-Series example, which dates from 1974, the year she was born.”

There is a burgeoning market for modified classic Porsche 911s – with many restorers having taken up the challenge over the years, according to Bonhams.

Porsche also recently stunned fans by discontinuing two popular models – and with no replacement lined up.

Two of the brand’s finest sports cars on sale – the 718 Cayman and Boxster models – are set to end in October.

Speaking to Road & Track, Frank Wiesmann, product communications manager for Porsche Cars North America, said: “Production for all current 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman variants, including RS models, is scheduled to end in October of this year.”

The news marks the first time in over 25 years that Porsche won’t offer the Boxster or Cayman model once production ends.

The first-generation Boxster, which debuted in 1996, truly helped Porsche become the financial juggernaut it is today.

It is considered one of the most successful but controversial sports cars to hit the market.