The Silverstone Classic Live Online Auction, 31st July - 2nd August 2020
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring
VIN: 9113600312
Engine: -
Trans: -
Color: Light Yellow/Black
Mileage: 77,196 km (indicated)
Auction Estimate: -
Sold for: TBD (Subject to 12.5% +VAT Buyer's Premium)
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Auction Description:
- European-delivered, left-hand drive, Touring-spec RS (M472) indicating 77,000km (atoc)
- Raced and rallied in its early years before being imported into the UK in 2007 and registered TGF 708L in 2008
- £40,000 recent expenditure with a highly regarded Porsche specialist and now 'on the button', the bodyshell has been subject to reconstruction and hence listed with an appropriate guide price. Shut-lines, panel gaps and geometry are all very good
- Engine numbers match factory records. Gearbox rebuilt. Full geometry set up. Fresh FIA Technical Passport
- The history file contains detailed invoices for recent works, the current V5c, FIA papers, a Letter of Authenticity from Porsche GB, invoices for maintenance over the years, previous HTP papers (exp Dec 2019), older MOT Certificates, the current MoT expiring 17 June 2021, a wealth of invoices for the aforementioned recent works, a copy of the HTTP application and other related documents
- This 911 Carrera 2.7 RS Touring (VIN 9113600312) was built to a home-market, left-hand drive spec in December 1972 (1973 MY), finished in factory Pale Yellow with a black interior and is recorded as having been sold on the 1st of January 1973.
Documents within the history file suggest that 0312 was raced and rallied, mainly in France, from 1973-75. During 1975, records indicate that the car was updated to 3.0 RSR specification and continued its rallying career until around 1982. There are details of the car competing in 'Rallye Ronde de la Durance’, 'Critérium des Cévennes’ and ’Glace Neige’ with numerous drivers including Lucien Bec. In 1985, the car was sold to a German buyer wearing 3.0 RS bodywork and is believed to have been stored in a heated garage, unused and gathering dust. Further documents and research conducted by previous owners outline most of the car's history from the late 80s to 2015, including FIA HTP papers granted in 2014.
Our vendor purchased RS 0312 from a respected classic Porsche dealer based in Florida on 29th October 2015 and instantly set about a schedule of works to have this RS set up for drive ability on the road with occasional circuit use. All subsequent work was to be entrusted to a UK-based, highly-regarded Porsche specialist and the history file contains detailed inspection reports and invoices totaling over £40,000 to prepare the car correctly. Current FIA HTP papers have been applied for and granted, although due to the current Covid-19 situation they are currently awaited. The RS is accompanied by evidence of research conducted by previous owners (upon which this description is based), a Letter of Authenticity from Porsche GB, invoices for maintenance over the years, previous HTP papers valid to December 19, older MOT Certificates, the current MOT expiring 17th June 2021, a wealth of invoices for the aforementioned recent works, a copy of the HTTP application and other related documents.
In summary, this is a very well sorted 2.7 RS Touring that has been raced, rallied, maintained and rebuilt over the years with significant recent investment to ensure the car presents and performs well. Having been a competition car for many years the body-shell has been subject to reconstruction and hence listed with an appropriate guide price. Shut-lines, panel gaps and geometry are all very good, viewings and inspections are welcome. It's being offered by our vendor as he has recently purchased another very interesting 2.7RS and would like the funds to get this new project started. With fresh HTP papers, this is a super example of the legendary 2.7RS and, as well as being a stunning road car, could compete effectively at club level and be welcome at lots of prestigious motorsport events.