| The name Targa as being linked with the Florio sports car races held in Sicily in which races only the very best makes of sports cars may partake, the sheaffer Targa series of fountain and ballpoint pens aimed to emulate the admired Florio cars prestigious reputation for superb quality.
This model number 1065 has a fluted pattern with a quality gold electroplate finish of 23 carat plate.
Fitted with a broad point Sheaffer long inlaid design 14 carat gold nib, the inlayed design nib was introduced in October 1959 and proved to be very successful.
The quality of manufacture attributed to the Targa series matched a high standard of tolerance which is evident when the tight fitting cap is fitted back onto the barrel section after use as a audible click secures the cap to the barrel section.
An excellent fountain pen in perfect condition available with the Sheaffer presentation case if required. |