This is a wonderful example of a rare 1976 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.0 Targa. It is believed that just 1064 right-hand drive examples were built over two years, and very few of those reached the UK; and of those, not many remain. This has to be one of the nicest Carrera 3.0s around and looks stunning with its striking Ice Green Metallic paintwork, plus the front and rear spoilers of the Sport package, and 15-inch Fuchs wheels.

The Porsche has just had a full restoration, at a cost of some £50,000. Work done included a full, glass-out respray, plus a full engine rebuild with a new clutch and stainless steel exhaust system. The black leather seats have been refinished, new Pirelli P6000 tyres fitted, and a modern Blaupunkt Skagen 400 head unit with DAB and Bluetooth installed.

Before this, the car has a well-documented history record with receipts dating back to 1983, and a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity. The engine has covered just 1000 running in miles since its rebuild, so we shall service it before sale to ensure that it is ready for its new owner.

The Carrera 3.0 is a very interesting Porsche in that it has essentially a normally aspirated version of the contemporary 911 Turbo engine; a free-revving and torquey unit. Its combination of 200bhp in a car that weighs just 1093kg (substantially less than the SC and 3.2 that followed), ensures sparkling performance. 0-62mph takes just 6.5 seconds and the top speed is 143mph. In short, it was a fast car in its day, and remains so today. More importantly, perhaps, it’s much rarer than the 911s that followed, which makes it a true collectors’ item, albeit one you can use and enjoy. And you are unlikely to find a better example than this one; its condition and history are quite exemplary, while its fresh Ice Green paintwork is eye-catching.

If you are unable to get to us, please get in touch as we can make a video or organise a conference call to show you around the car, covering all aspects you want to see. We are based in the historic village of Bosham, on the south coast of England, nestled between the South Downs and Chichester Harbour, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It’s a lovely area to visit and you are very welcome to come and view our stock or just have a chat about cars!

Philip Raby Specialist Cars is refreshingly different. We like to build a friendly relationship with customers; before, during and after you buy from us. You won’t get a hard sell but you will get friendly and professional advice to ensure that we find exactly the right car for you. We have sold hundreds of Porsches and other specialist cars and have a vast experience to share with you.

Each car we sell goes through a thorough mechanical inspection and any faults found put right before sale. This ensures that your new car is ready for you to enjoy from day one, without you having to worry about a thing. In the unlikely event you have a problem, we include a 12-month warranty underwritten by us. We stand by this warranty so, if you have any issue with your Porsche, wherever you are in the UK, we will work with you to put things right, without any quibble or fuss. Please note that we are open during normal hours on weekdays and by appointment at weekend so do please get in touch for a chat and to arrange a visit or a video. Part exchange and finance available – please click the Finance button below for details.

Will Jameson says: “What a gorgeous car this is! Ice Green looks period, yet modern, and the 3.0-litre engine is a joy – free-revving and willing. It’s a huge amount of fun to drive, and a rare piece of Porsche history.