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FS: @RM | Sotheby's London - '73 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring
RM | Sotheby's Auction, Battersea Evolution, London, UK
Held in partnership with the Concours of Elegance, Windsor Castle - Offered on: Wednesday, September 7, 2016
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring, Lot 152
VIN: 9113600435
Engine: 6630466
Trans: 732566
Color: White? (originally Signal Yellow/114)/Black
Mileage: -
Auction Estimate: £450,000 - £550,000/~US$600,000-$725,000
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Auction Description:
- An ultra-desirable, first-series Carrera RS
- Original numbers-matching engine
- Highly optioned with a limited-slip differential, electric sunroof, sport seats, and a Blaupunkt Frankfurt radio
- Recent service by Canford Classics
This Carrera RS, chassis 0435, was one of only 12 cars delivered new to Portugal, and of those 12, the only one finished in Signal Yellow (code 5252). In January 1973, it left the factory and was clearly bought by an enthusiast, as can be seen by the great list of options chosen, including a limited-slip differential, head restraints, sport seats, a Blaupunkt Frankfurt radio, power antenna, and an electric sliding sunroof. Significantly, chassis number 0435 is an early production (first 500 cars built) homologation Carrera RS, which was manufactured from a lighter gauge sheet metal (0.8 millimetres) than the later-production series cars that were built using 0.88-millimetre thickness steel.
Although little is known of the car’s early life, it is believed to have had three owners in Portugal prior to Mr. Francisco Cruz Martins of Cascais, a well-respected and active racing driver, who owned the car in the late 2000s. Being an active driver in Portugal, Mr. Martins campaigned the car on several historic rallies throughout his ownership with the registration plate CA 74 86 and is believed to have never suffered an accident.
In 2011, the car was purchased by a resident in Southern France, where it was seldom used before passing to a respected UK-based collector in 2014. Later, the car was then sent to Autofarm for an inspection and a list of suggested works was drawn up. Unfortunately, the UK-based collector was not in a position to complete these works and sold the car. Under its new ownership, the car was delivered to UK Porsche 911 specialists Canford Classics, where it was thoroughly inspected and all suggested works, totalling £37,000, were completed. A copy of the detailed invoice is within the car’s history file. Works included a new flywheel and clutch, replacement of all suspension bushes and bearings, and a completely new interior.