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    Time Capsule -73 RS 471

    I was by my mechanic the other day and there she was. A one owner -73 RS untuched with only 10700 kilometers. The car has it's original tires, a little dry though. It was parked 1977 and has just come out of the cave. The car is a 3rd series car. I sorry that I did not put the wipers down....Please understand that this car is NOT for sale. I post this because it is of interest as a reference car.
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    Puuuuullleeeeeeese! More pics, more pics...engine, interior, wheel closeups, anything you can shoot. Beautiful car!
    Paul Schooley
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    6000 original miles! You have got to kidding us.

    Yes more and more photos. I can see Frank's eyes when he looks this post.
    Brian

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    how much???

    Brian,unbeliveable...............what do we have to do to get this baby?

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    I’ve heard about this car too. I’ve also heard that there is one more RS in Sweden in similar condition with very low mileage, if not as low as this one. Can’t confirm it, though.

    Here’s something to chew on:
    Last year the Swedish lifestyle magazine “Plaza” had an article about how the Carrera RS has become a classic icon, with some nice studio shots of #169. The article mentions an unused black RS that was discovered in Tokyo a couple of years ago with 0 kms on the clock (!). Apparently the car was a love gift from a Japanese businessman to his mistress and the car was lifted into the bedroom of their “love nest” when new. Their relationship ended early but the car remained in the house until building workers discovered it when the house was being refurbished in early 2000.

    Sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it, or has anyone else heard this story before? Anyhow, the article concludes that human passion comes and goes but a true calibre 911 remains.

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    That black RS may have zero miles on the clock, but the sports seats may have a few miles on them
    Phil Lack
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    Quote Originally Posted by e72phil
    That black RS may have zero miles on the clock, but the sports seats may have a few miles on them
    Goodness gracious me Phil - what has become you tonight?

    Guys, our 'el prez' Phil must be in a "playful" mood tonight...you should see his posts on the 'TYP901' board downunder...run Jill run!!!

    Cheers,
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    I am sure all you RS geeks have already done the homework on this, but it looks like the car pictured is #1201. It is a third series lightweight that is Dalmatian Blue with no options that was originally delivered to Sweden (and just came out of a cave there).

    Frank,

    I have no idea how to go after this one, but I am sure you are hot on the trail already. I would love to go to Sweden if you need an assistant.
    Brian

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    Some more pics

    Yes, to some people this car is known, all of them have tried to see it and buy it. None has succeded. And, yes there is another one, red on white, in even better shape. It has 39000 kilometers on it. That car has changed owners. The current owner ordered a M472 new and thought that the buyer of the M471 did get a lousy ROI. He has tried for some time to get the hand on that M471. He will not sell either. The owner of the blue loves it and has all the money he will ever need, alas, he don't seem to car about the money. He bought it new and he likes it. He has been offered money in the region of it's value and turned it down. I feel a little bad about setting out these pictures because the owner don't like publicity. I was stupit enough to think that it would not be identified right away.
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    If you are young and reading this, remember that cars often live longer than the owners. All houses and cars (that don't burn down or get crashed) are guaranteed to change hands some day....

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