1978 Porsche 911 for sale

Name: 1978 Porsche 911
Brand: Porsche
SKU: ht0112
Price: 249950 GBP
Availability: InStock

£249,950

Swadlincote, United Kingdom

Advertised mileage: 180,247 km
Transmission: Manual
Exterior: Grey Metallic

1978 Porsche 911 for Sale in the United Kingdom

Tom Hartley lists this 1978 Porsche 911 Retro Works Targa GTR in Swadlincote for £249,950, with 112,000 advertised miles, equivalent to 180,247 km. Grey metallic bodywork is paired with tan woven leather. The complete gallery shows a right-hand-drive cabin, Recaro seats, a Prototipo steering wheel, a removable glazed Targa roof and centrally positioned exhaust outlets. This is a modified car: its appearance and equipment must be understood as a Retro Works conversion rather than an original factory GTR specification.

The seller states that a full restoration was completed in 2026 at a cost of £150,000, with a substantial history file. Supporting invoices remain to be examined. Engine displacement and power for this particular conversion are not established, so standard 911 SC figures are not substituted. A RetroSound radio face is visible despite the separate Kenwood hi-fi description.

The exact original list price for this model year and configuration is not documented. No figure from another version is substituted. Confirm the vehicle’s location, availability and supporting documents with Tom Hartley before travelling, and agree any inspection and cross-border formalities directly with the selling dealer.

Technical Information

Vehicle and source information

Advertised year: 1978; complete first registration not supplied
Advertised mileage: 180,247 km (112,000 miles)
Exterior: Grey Metallic
Interior: Tan woven leather
Engine capacity as advertised: Not established for this conversion
Transmission: Manual
Steering: Right-hand drive, seen in photographs
Asking price and VAT: £249,950. The seller does not state VAT inclusion or recoverability. No net or gross counterpart is invented.
Source qualifications: The seller states that a full restoration was completed in 2026 at a cost of £150,000, with a substantial history file. Supporting invoices remain to be examined. Engine displacement and power for this particular conversion are not established, so standard 911 SC figures are not substituted. A RetroSound radio face is visible despite the separate Kenwood hi-fi description.

Equipment

Seller-listed equipment; photographic observations qualified 14

Retro Works Targa GTR Conversion
Removable Carbon Fibre Panoramic Glass Targa-Top Roof
17" Fuchs-Style Alloy Wheels
Recaro Classic Sports Seats in Woven Leather
Twin Centre-Exit Exhaust Tailpipes
1972-Style Durant Chromed Wing MIrrors
LED headlights
Rennline Instrument Dials
Rennline Twist Locks
Rennline Lock Pins
Rennline Drilled Foot Plates
Rennline Handbrake Lever
Prototipo steering wheel, dimension unconfirmed
RetroSound head-unit face seen; Bluetooth stated by seller

Equipment as listed by the dealer. Verify the specification with the dealer before purchase.

FAQ

Questions about this vehicle

Is this Porsche 911 priced above or below the European market?

At £249,950, about €291,589, it sits above the median of €179,950 for the 39 Porsche 911 advertised in Europe in 2026. 79% of them are advertised for less. Asking prices are not transaction prices, and specification differences explain much of the spread.

Can this Porsche 911 be bought in the United Kingdom and registered elsewhere in Europe?

The vehicle is offered in Swadlincote, United Kingdom. Agree transport, customs, destination registration and written invoice terms directly with the dealer. The seller does not state VAT inclusion or recoverability. No net or gross counterpart is invented.

How much did this Porsche 911 cost new?

The original list price for this exact model year and specification is not documented. No price from another model year or specification is substituted and no saving percentage is displayed. £249,950. The seller does not state VAT inclusion or recoverability. No net or gross counterpart is invented. LUSSO indicative EUR conversion, rate reference 2026-08-28: 1 GBP = 1.16658889 EUR.

How does the mileage of this Porsche 911 compare?

180,247 km recorded, against a median of 33,500 km across the Porsche 911 advertised in Europe in 2026. It is therefore among the higher-mileage cars currently listed. Service records and ownership details should be checked against the documents held by the selling dealer. The seller states that a full restoration was completed in 2026 at a cost of £150,000, with a substantial history file. Supporting invoices remain to be examined. Engine displacement and power for this particular conversion are not established, so standard 911 SC figures are not substituted. A RetroSound radio face is visible despite the separate Kenwood hi-fi description.

Which other Porsche 911 are priced closest to this one?

a car in Germany at €289,890, and a car in Germany at €269,000. Observed in 2026. Comparing them means putting model year, mileage, factory options and the VAT basis side by side before the price itself.

Who is selling this Porsche 911, and how does a purchase work?

Tom Hartley, a professional dealer in Swadlincote, United Kingdom. LUSSO lists the car and passes enquiries to that dealer; the inspection, the negotiation, the invoice and the transfer of ownership all take place directly between the buyer and the dealer. LUSSO does not hold stock, take deposits or act as an intermediary in payment.

Can this Porsche 911 be inspected before purchase?

The car is at Swadlincote, United Kingdom, and an inspection is arranged with the selling dealer. Buyers based in another country commonly appoint an independent inspector or a marque specialist rather than travel. Ask the dealer for the service record, the number of previous owners and any accident history, with supporting documents for the information stated in the listing.