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Thread: 1973 Carrera RS Cars for Sale

  1. #1711

    FS: @RM Sotheby's - '73 2.7L 911 Carrera RS Coupe - 9113601526

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    RM | Sotheby's Auction - Monterey, CA, 15-17 August 2019
    1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring
    VIN: 9113601526
    Engine: 6631495
    Trans: -
    Color: Light Yellow/Black Leatherette
    Mileage: 68,898 km (indicated)
    Auction Estimate: US$600,000 - $725,000
    Sold for: NO SALE

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    Auction Description:

    - An early example of Porsche’s legendary RS
    - Finished in its original color of Light Yellow
    - Attractive green wheels and matching negative Carrera script decals
    - Includes tool roll, manuals, and air compressor
    - Along with the spritely 356 Speedster and whale-tailed 911 Turbos, the 911 Carrera RS of 1973 is among Porsche’s most recognizable and desirable models.

    In 1972 the FIA effectively pushed the fearsome Le Mans–winning Porsche 917 prototypes off the track by limiting engine displacement to 3.0 liters. The company had to fall back on its bread-and-butter production 911 to compete in the World Championship of Makes. The 2.4-liter 911 S was not deemed strong enough for competition; as such, Porsche upgraded it with a 2.7-liter engine, larger wheels, and other modifications to match. Some of those included flared rear quarter panels and an intriguing rear spoiler that became known as the “ducktail.” This device had been proven in wind-tunnel and track testing to greatly reduce the rear-end lift generated by the 911’s slightly recessed rear window.

    The new model, branded the 911 Carrera RS, was duly homologated with the construction of 500 examples to meet the new class rules. These would serve as the basis for even more potent versions as the ferocious Group 5 2.8- and 3.0-liter RSRs that would come to dominate GT racing, especially in the U.S. The new RS 2.7 was introduced at the 1972 Paris Auto Salon to rave reviews, and the first 500 cars quickly sold out. Despite the sales department’s reluctance to approve a second production run, another group of 500 cars was built, and then a third run, in spite of the factory sharply increasing the retail price each time. Most of the second and third production runs were delivered as “Touring” versions, as featured here, retaining the interior trim and comfort features of the 911 S.

    In total, 1,590 examples were built (including “Homologation,” or “H,” cars) and sold, enough to qualify the model for Group 3, standard GT production cars. Today, the 1973 911 Carrera RS is one of the most coveted sports cars on the planet.

    The RS 2.7 offered here was originally delivered new to Italy in 1973, attractively ordered in pale yellow over a black leatherette interior with Pepita cloth seat inserts and fitted with power windows. Six years later the Porsche would exchange hands and be exported to its new owner in Japan. During the car’s time Japan, it would change hands once more, and in 2004 the car was fully restored while in Japan, for which a file with restoration photos is included with the car. In November 2012 the RS was purchased by a French collector who only retained it briefly. In 2013 the current owner acquired the RS and brought it to the U.S., where he has enjoyed regularly driving it throughout Southern California, including on two 1,000-mile rallies which it completed without fault.

    Fastidiously maintained and presented with its owner’s manual, air compressor, spare wheel, tool kit, and jack, this ’73 RS 2.7 presents the opportunity to fully experience a bygone era of Porsche sports cars.
    Last edited by DOUGS73E; 08-20-2019 at 11:53 AM. Reason: Added sold for price.
    Doug Dill

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    Early 911S Registry #548

  2. #1712

    FS: @Bonhams - 1973 Carrera RS - 1446

    Sold at Fantasy Junction in August 2006.
    Attempted to be auctioned off at the 2016 Bonhams Scottsdale Auction but was "Amended" - I assume withdrawn.
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    Bonhams Quail Lodge Auction
    VIN: 9113601446
    Sold for: "SOLD" (no price published)

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    Last edited by DOUGS73E; 08-20-2019 at 11:55 AM. Reason: Added sales history
    Doug Dill

    1973 911E Coupe
    PCA #1987109761
    Early 911S Registry #548

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    M471 rhd 9113601101?
    On sale at former main dealer of 1973 and now classics specialist Hexagon UK. Heard but only via second hand info that £850k asking price. Probably been posted here before? Wasn't it GB reg DWV911L? There were rumours of it having a rather chequered history from folks who said they knew it when it was involved in a big road accident. Gives context to rebuild in 80s in an old thread on DDK; quite a lot of details of what happened back then if I recall it correctly?

    https://www.hexagonclassics.com/car/...htweight--1973

    Steve

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    Quote Originally Posted by DOUGS73E View Post
    Major gaps in the ownership history plus an engine restamp equals "good provenance"? Gotta love auctioneer-speak!
    Jeff Jensen

  5. #1715
    Quote Originally Posted by 911MRP View Post
    M471 rhd 9113601101?
    On sale at former main dealer of 1973 and now classics specialist Hexagon UK. Heard but only via second hand info that £850k asking price. Probably been posted here before? Wasn't it GB reg DWV911L? There were rumours of it having a rather chequered history from folks who said they knew it when it was involved in a big road accident. Gives context to rebuild in 80s in an old thread on DDK; quite a lot of details of what happened back then if I recall it correctly?
    https://www.hexagonclassics.com/car/...htweight--1973
    Steve
    A bit of history from March 2010:
    http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...101#post453745
    http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...101#post453998
    As well as a current separate thread:
    http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...ght=9113601101

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    Doug Dill

    1973 911E Coupe
    PCA #1987109761
    Early 911S Registry #548

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    Possibly a PO was the car collector chap Mr Colton who left a generous bequest to the royal lifeboats institution in his will.

    https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/ukn...gift-ever.html

    I believe at one time he also owned a rhd m472 from towards the end of the first 500 series among his car collection

    One of the earlier links appears to confirm the major road crash and subsequent restoration(s). Iirc a DDK poster at onetime did claim some knowledge of the details of that post road crash. restoration.


    Steve
    Last edited by 911MRP; 07-23-2019 at 04:28 PM.

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    Here's a good one, looks very familiar to me, probably should do some searching on the VIN....9113601248

    All kinds of cool badges on the car, love the RUF stamped shocks and engine #, super cool.

    RUF modified 1973 911 RS

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...-carrera-rs-7/
    looking for 1972 911t motor XR584, S/N 6121622

  8. #1718
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    This cool RS is owned by a long time forum member, who no doubt has struggled with his decision to part with the Carrera. He bought his car a month after I found mine.

    Hey Rick C, now is your chance to buy it again, only a few years later. Bid early and often.
    Brian

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  9. #1719
    Brian, I think the price has gone a bit north since I got that for the seller........ great car from a long term owner.

  10. #1720
    Quote Originally Posted by Rick Cabell View Post
    Brian, I think the price has gone a bit north since I got that for the seller........ great car from a long term owner.
    Hi Rick...and Brian! Thanks for the kind comments...It is with a heavy heart....and much back and forth...that I finally decided to move on...It's been an AMAZING run....but other cars beckon....
    Bahia Red '72 911S
    Meerblau PTS 2019 Speedster
    GP Silver, 2018 GT2RS WP....the BEAST
    Daytona Gray 2021 RS6 Avant....BEAST #2...Best daily EVER

    ES #333

    GONE...MANY, many great ones....

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