Overview of the Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS
This Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS is a July 2025 right hand drive dealer import from the 992 generation (chassis code 7AA-992SM2), offered at USS Tokyo as lot 75244 on 22 October 2026. It has covered just 1,153 km on the auction sheet, which is approximately 716 miles, and it carries an auction grade of 5 with interior grade A. The sheet records one owner, bought directly from the private owner.
The specification is the reason to look twice. It is finished in the Crayon option paint, with a Truffle Brown club leather interior, ceramic composite brakes, a front axle lift system and a long option list that the sheet totals at ¥4,853,000, plus a dashcam and coating. For a buyer who wants the most complete open top 911 in the range, with four wheel drive security and almost no use, this is a rare find in Japanese auctions.
The Drive Review
The GTS sits between the Carrera S and the Turbo in character. Its 3.6 litre flat six is the heart of the 992.2 era GTS, and this is a car with the automatic gearbox, the floor shifter shown in the photographs. That matters, because the modern Porsche automatic is quick and seamless, and in a GTS it turns the car into a fast, effortless grand tourer rather than a raw driver's tool.
Four wheel drive gives the Targa 4 GTS enormous traction, and the rear biased feel still lets the car pivot cleanly on the way out of a corner. Steering is precise and light on effort but full of detail, helped here by Power Steering Plus. The GTS chassis is firmer and flatter than a standard Carrera, while the Targa roof adds comfort and theatre that a coupe cannot match. The front axle lift system, which the sheet lists, is a genuine usability feature, lifting the nose over speed bumps and steep driveways.
Compared with older air cooled and early water cooled 911s, the 992 is wider, heavier and far more technical. What it gives back is speed, refinement and everyday usability. Few cars cover a continent in comfort and then handle a mountain road this well.
Auction Details
The car is lot 75244 at USS Tokyo, the auction date in Japan is 22 October 2026, and the sheet is titled the imported car prime corner. The auction grade is 5, the interior grade is A and the exterior grade given in the data is 5. The sheet records a shaken valid until 21 July 2028 (Reiwa 10) and a recycling deposit of ¥22,730. The registration plate reads Kochi 328 na 5.
The auction start price is ¥22,800,000. The Autoselecta guide bidding range is £73,750 to £111,500. This is an estimated bidding range based on past results, not a guaranteed purchase price, and we cannot say the car will sell within it. One similar car sold at a Japanese auction for £111,570, though that is an auction result for a different car, not an Autoselecta sale. For the current minimum bid and landed cost, use the price panel on this page.
All bids must be submitted before 9PM UK time the evening before auction.
Vehicle Specifications
Manufacturer: Porsche. Model: 911 Targa 4 GTS, 992 generation. Chassis code: 7AA-992SM2. Frame number: WP0ZZZ99ZSS254303. First registration: July 2025 (Reiwa 7). Engine capacity: 3,600 cc, petrol. Transmission: floor automatic. Drive: 4WD. Steering: right hand drive. Body: open top Targa. Seats: four. Exterior colour: two tone, Crayon option paint, with the factory colour code left blank on the sheet. Interior: brown tones, Truffle Brown club leather. Mileage: 1,153 km (approximately 716 miles). The odometer in the cluster photograph shows 1154 km on the trip display, with 293 km of fuel range. Import type: dealer, an official import.
Factory Features and Equipment
The equipment boxes on the sheet mark genuine alloy wheels, power steering, power windows, leather, TV, navigation and airbags. Air conditioning is automatic climate control. The sales points add PCCB ceramic composite brakes with a high gloss black paint finish, Crayon option paint, Adaptive Sports Seats Plus with 18 way adjustment and memory package, the Sport Design package in carbon, the front axle lift system, carbon exterior mirrors painted in the exterior colour, and the Club leather interior in Truffle Brown.
The points to note list seat ventilation, the leather package (930), Porsche crests on the headrests, privacy glass, a heated GT steering wheel with a leather rim and matte carbon inlay, a centre console armrest with an embossed Porsche crest, illuminated matte carbon door sill guards, Power Steering Plus and the matte carbon interior package. The new car service book with warranty booklet is present, and so is the smart spare key. The sunroof label is not circled on the sheet, so it is not listed. No spare tyre is marked on the diagram.
Japanese Auction Report Translation
The sheet was translated and checked by Autoselecta. The inspector's report is short. It records small scuffs on the seat edge (シートフチ小スレ) and small scratches (小キズ). There are no comments on engine, transmission, oil leaks, coolant leaks, warning lights, air conditioning, electrics, suspension, brakes, rust, accident repair or odour. The colour change column shows only an arrow, which we read as no colour change, but this is not certain.
The sheet also notes that the car was bought directly from the private owner, that it has one owner, and that the options total ¥4,853,000 plus a dashcam and coating. The warranty booklet and smart spare key are present, as is the new car service book. Load bed dimensions and transfer document expiry are blank, and the length, width and height printed are 455 cm, 187 cm and 130 cm.
Damage Diagram and Body Condition
The diagram shows three marks, all written as a plain A with no size number. A means a scratch. One sits on the left side around the door and sill area, one on the right side in the same area, and one at the rear around the bumper. The position is estimated from the leader lines, and the size of each scratch cannot be read. There are no dents, repair marks, replaced panels, rust or corrosion shown.
The photographs show clean Crayon paint, black wheels with gold ceramic brake calipers visible, a black fabric roof panel and tidy bodywork at the front, rear and sides. Taken together with the exterior grade of 5, this is close to showroom condition, with only light scratches that a detailer may well improve. We would call it collector grade for its age.
Interior Condition
The interior is graded A. The photograph shows rich Truffle Brown leather seats with perforated centre panels, a brown dashboard, a wide infotainment screen, the automatic selector, the crest embossed armrest and a clean door card. The only inspector note is small scuffs on the seat edge, which is normal on the entry side bolster of a sports seat. The cluster photograph shows a digital display with the odometer at 1154 km. Seat belt reminder lights are lit in the photograph, and the parking brake indicator is on. These are consistent with a car at rest, and the sheet records no warning light fault.
Japanese Auction Grades
Grade 5 is the top of the Japanese scale for a nearly new car, indicating no meaningful faults. Interior grade A is the best interior rating. Together they describe a car in almost new condition, with only minor marks.
Model History
The 992 generation 911 arrived in 2019 with a wider body, a fully digital cluster and an eight speed PDK gearbox at its core. The Targa body has been part of the 911 story since 1967, with its roll bar and removable roof section, and the modern version uses an electrically operated roof with a large rear glass. The GTS badge has long marked the sweet spot, with Carrera S performance and extra equipment as standard. The 992 GTS models were updated for 2025, and this July 2025 car belongs to that later generation, though the sheet itself does not describe the engine variant.
Why This Model Has Become Collectible
The 911 is the benchmark sports car, and each generation tends to be traced back to its place in a long line. The Targa 4 GTS is a low volume derivative, and a right hand drive example with PCCB, carbon and a Crayon finish is especially scarce. Condition, originality and low use drive demand, and this car has one owner and only 1,153 km. Whether it becomes collectible in future is not something we can promise, and it should be bought to enjoy rather than as an investment. Japanese cars of this standard are kept carefully, but they are becoming harder to find for export.
What To Look For When Buying This Model
On a nearly new 992 Targa, the checks are about the details. Confirm the operation of the roof mechanism through a full open and close cycle, as the Targa roof is a complex assembly with seals that deserve a look. Check the front axle lift works at all heights, since it is an electrohydraulic system with its own software. Inspect the ceramic brake discs for any chips or surface marks, as PCCB discs are costly to replace. Examine the rear glass seals and the large rear panel for water ingress. On this particular car, look closely at the three scratch marks on both sides and the rear, and at the scuffed seat edge, and ask for photographs of each. Make sure the service book stamp record, the warranty booklet and the smart key all arrive with the car, as the sheet records them present.
Why Import This Car From Japan
Japanese cars are often low mileage, serviced by official dealers and graded by independent inspectors. A one owner, dealer import 911 with 1,153 km and a full option list is exactly the kind of car that makes buying from Japan worthwhile.
Ultimate Guide For Japanese Imports
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Auction Caution
Auction cars are inspected before sale, but they are still used vehicles. An auction sheet is an independent condition guide, not a mechanical warranty. Even a nearly new performance car may need servicing or maintenance after purchase. The inspector recorded small scuffs on the seat edge and small scratches, and the diagram shows scratch marks on both sides and the rear, with sizes that could not be read. The colour change column was read as no change but this is not certain.
