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1978 Porsche 911 SC Targa (G-Series): market value and price history

1978 Porsche 911 SC Targa (G-Series) Market Value & Price History

The 1978 Porsche 911 SC Targa (G-Series) has a current market value of $49,920, based on 52 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with sold prices ranging from $21,750 to $115,000. 14 have sold in the past 12 months. Sold prices are up 20.4% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.

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Market Value
$49,920
Median Sale
$45,000
Price Range
$21,750$115,000
Auction Sales
52
Avg Mileage
126,370

Data: DriveIndex. 52 verified auction sales for the 1978 Porsche 911 SC Targa (G-Series), latest sale Aug 27, 2026. Methodology

1978 Porsche 911 SC Targa (G-Series) Specifications

It carried an original MSRP of $23,200.

Original MSRP
$23,200
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Recent 1978 Porsche 911 SC Targa (G-Series) Auction Results

SoldPriceMileage
Aug 27, 2026$70,50029,000 mi
Aug 15, 2026$47,500153,000 mi
Aug 14, 2026$21,750341,000 mi
Jun 27, 2026$58,500102,000 mi
Jun 1, 2026$39,750220,300 mi
May 22, 2026$71,000104,000 mi
Mar 15, 2026$68,000161,000 mi
Jan 16, 2026$45,000121,000 mi
Dec 17, 2025$42,750165,700 mi
Dec 16, 2025$53,000143,000 mi
Oct 11, 2025$62,500131,000 mi
Sep 29, 2025$39,50085,000 mi
Sep 11, 2025$115,000140,000 mi
Sep 1, 2025$45,000126,000 mi
Jul 31, 2025$32,0006,900 mi

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1978 Porsche 911 SC Targa (G-Series): Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a 1978 Porsche 911 SC Targa (G-Series) worth?

The 1978 Porsche 911 SC Targa (G-Series) has a market value of approximately $49,920, based on 52 verified auction sales. Recent examples have sold between $21,750 and $115,000.

How many 1978 Porsche 911 SC Targa (G-Series) sell per year?

14 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 52 sales in total.

Is the 1978 Porsche 911 SC Targa (G-Series) appreciating or depreciating?

Sold prices for the 1978 Porsche 911 SC Targa (G-Series) are up 20.4% over the past 12 months compared with the prior year, based on verified auction sales. For the full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection, open the 1978 Porsche 911 SC Targa (G-Series) on DriveIndex.

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