1973 Carrera RS Cars for Sale

[DOUGS73E]

Was mentioned on this thread: "1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS Lightweight at RM Auction Monterey 8-17-12"
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1973 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS Touring
Chassis no. 9113600440
Engine no. 6630430 ("re-stamped, it has been done on a technically equal 7R block")
Gearbox no. 7830439

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[DOUGS73E]

Historic Cars, Paris France
1973 Porsche 2.7L 911 Carrera RS Touring
VIN: 9113600519
Engine: -
Trans: -
Color: Black (originally Light Ivory)/Black
Mileage: 25,352 km (indicated)
Price: "On Application"

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Dealer Description:

- Clear history (3 owners)
- Chassis zinc plated by “shoopage” in 1987
- Maintenance (1984/2002) and engine preparation by Louis Meznarie
- 2.8 RS engine designed and built by Louis Meznarie (89000 km)

History
- March 22, 1973, chain release in M472 definition, called "Touring", in French version (with a 2.4 S type front spoiler), one of the 161 RS in “Ivory White”, (paint code 1111), equipped with the following catalog options:
“Recaro Sport” seats (option No 409)
Self-locking differential (option No 220)
- Reconfigured between 1975 and 1976, in CARRERA 2.7 type G, to be “fashionable”, by its first owner! Joint operation at the time.
At this time, electric window lifts were also added (catalogue option No 651 for the 2.7 RS) which were not among the original options.
- Purchased by Mr. Déboucher from its first owner, towards the end of the seventies.
- October 31, 1982, removal of the windshield and rear window to change the roof (black perforated imitation) and seat fabrics.
- November 5, 1982, complete painting and installation of a rear spoiler, by “Carrosserie Ducarme” in St Étienne.
- July 27, 1984, engine renovation at 88,300 km, at “Forez Racing Services”, a Porsche specialist known in Montbrison, including: rectification of the top of the liners, change of the injection pump and the intake throttle pump, replacement of connecting rod and line bearings, intermediate shaft, segments, valve guides and chain tensioners, engine seals, heat exchangers and clutch. Installation of a shortened, reduced-throw gear lever with reverse gear lock. On this occasion it seems that the counter was reset to 0.
- December 6, 1984 purchase by the current owner, thanks to a small ad published in the “Centrale des Particuliers”, 105,000 km announced in the small ad and included on the invoice.
- December 21, 1984 inspection and minor maintenance at Sonauto, Levallois. 3,330 km on the clock.
- May 15, 1985 first maintenance invoice in a very long series, from the Meznarie garage. 11,300 km on the odometer according to the invoice.
- June 1, 1986 start of the restoration of the bodywork and the return to RS 1973 configuration, an operation which will extend until July 1987 and will include the following operations:
- Complete dismantling of the vehicle and stripping.
- Sandblasting of the body on April 15, 1987 at SPIC in Ceton, complete “Shoopage” of the body (hot zinc metallization) by STUDLER, specialist in surface protection of aeronautical structural parts, end of March 1987.
- Change of the front wings , hood, front and rear masks.
- Replacement or rework of corroded parts in: the front bay, the floors, front and rear wheel arches, the windshield and rear window bays, passage to the marble, change
of the windshield and the trim of the redone “Recaros” in leather and velvet, conforming to the original, reinforcements for the front and rear suspension attachments, like the 2.8 RSR.
On May 25, 1987, complete final painting in black, all these operations were carried out at the “D Cabaret” establishments in Nogent le Rotrou.
On the other hand, as an exception to the 2.7 RS standard, the surrounds of the headlights, windshield, rear window and front and rear windows were painted in matt black like the 1974 G models, factory option called “Z Order”. This had already been implemented in “special orders”, for RS chassis No: 1514 and 1589 for 2 customers and for 8 other cars intended for the Porsche family and the factory management.
Likewise, the rectangular mirrors painted in the body color were replaced by a single round chrome mirror, “Durant” type, used at the start of production in certain countries including England.
- July 10, 1987: Garage Louis Meznarie for: completion of the conformity of the bodywork to type F and part of the interior equipment to M. 471 (fine carpets, light door trims, removal of the rear seats).
Optimization of the suspension in a sports approach and installation of a strut bar.
Replaced the oil cooling coil with an SC type radiator.
Restoration and overhaul of brakes.
Removal of one of the 2 batteries, installation of the battery in the additional heating compartment and creation of ducts to cool the brakes and the oil radiator.
Replacement of the steel tank with a PVC model.
Replacement of 4-point harnesses for retractor belts. 27,082 km on the clock.
- July 21, 1988 Garage L Meznarie: change of the disc and the clutch mechanism as well as the flywheel bolts. 48,873 km on the clock.
- December 20, 1988: Meznarie Garage, complete renovation of the gearbox (bearings, synchros, joints). 56,414 km on the clock.
- October 25, 1989 Meznarie Garage, replacement of the fuel pump. 71,668 km on the clock.
- September 21, 1993: Garage Meznarie
89,571 km on the odometer, in fact 177,871 km from new.
- Installation of a new 2.8 engine, single ignition, designed and fitted by “Louis Meznarie”, stamped “L M. 16” on the new crankcase. Counter reset to 0. (preparation details available).
- Replacement of the front struts with 2.8 RSR type models and shock absorbers with gas Bilsteins, front and rear.
- Brakes brought to the RSR standard thanks to the installation of 4-piston calipers and ventilated and perforated discs, but retaining a single rudder. 5,115 km indicated on the invoice
- February 27, 1996: Meznarie Garage, installation of a 3-outlet rally exhaust and KN filters in place of the original system.
- September 24, 1996: Meznarie Garage, replacement of the injection pump and butterfly housings.
- September 1, 1997 Publication in No. 79 of “FLAT 6”, 4 pages retracing the preparation of the car on this date.
- November 30, 1998: Meznarie Garage, replacement of the wing oil radiator with a more efficient and more robust turbo model. Resumption of corrosion at the right rear of the chassis. 10,550 km mentioned on the invoice.
- June 20, 2002 Meznarie Garage, last maintenance invoice for Louis whose health was beginning to decline. Installation of aviation hoses on the brakes. 10,550 km mentioned on the invoice.
- March 22, 2003: on the advice of Louis, at the Atelier R.Duriez, replacement of the 2.7 RS camshafts with those of the SC RS 3L, turned on 3 bearings at “Technoprofil”.
On this occasion the cast iron rocker arms are replaced by steel rocker arms which allow 7,500 revolutions and no longer 7,200. 22,880 km noted on the invoice
In this configuration this engine not only gives nearly 240 horsepower at 5,750 revolutions but above all a torque of 30 Nm at 4,250 rpm, with a fairly flat curve, a characteristic feature of the engines prepared by Louis Meznarie. See the details of the values ​​on the ban transition graph (rolls). 36,227 km noted on the invoice.
- February 24, 2007: at “911 Montmartre”, garage recommended by “Louis”, created by a former Sonauto employee, Mr. Krimo, change of the clutch with a competition model (light disc and mechanism), Installation of steering rods “turbo” type, Replacement of the rear suspension arms with aluminum arms from SC, lighter and allowing the use of larger bearings.
To complete the change to the “Light” standard, removal of “Recaro Sports” and installation of M. 471 bucket seats, removal of the rubber lips on the front and rear bumpers. 56,019 km on the invoice.
- June 3, 2011: MCG Propulsion, installation in the front of an additional front oil radiator, to compensate for the increase in the compression ratio of the new 2.8 l engine.
- 12/2020 Publication in No 059 of “SPEEDSTER”.
7 pages in homage to the work of Louis Meznarie describing the technical evolution of the car in detail.
- 05/2022 Publication in the “PORSCHE Gazette”, in the special issue dedicated to the 2.7 RS, for its 50th anniversary.

All of these operations are documented (invoices).
The car will be delivered with:
- Original 2.7 engine air filtration
- Original brake calipers
- Original rear seats and belts
- An additional set of fog lights,
- An original rear suspension arm
- 2.7 RS Fuchs 7'' rims and the spare wheel and its original inflator

As evidenced by the important file entrusted by its owner, we can retrace mile after mile the many stages of development of our RS. Its owner's objective has always been to optimize the performance of his car in a “Grand Touring, Rally” approach. A very high-performance "road car" rather than a "pistar", evolving over time thanks to the interventions of Louis Meznarie in the 3 areas which are the foundations of the RS concept at Porsche, using only approved parts and modifications.

The car we present today is witness to 40 years of passion, evolutions and kilometers. A true love story between the owner and his car, carried out at high speed.

[DOUGS73E]

Appears to be the same one listed at SAFECAP AG, Cham, Switzerland in March 2023.
Chassis Number ? No specific information/history about this example.
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Porsche Zentrum Aargau, Oftringen, Switzerland
1973 Porsche 2.7L 911 Carrera RS Touring
VIN: 9113600141 (thank you 911TES!)
Engine: -
Trans: -
Color: Emerald 'Viper' Green/Black
Mileage: 87,589 km (indicated)
Price: CHf 688,800/~US$794,040

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Dealer Description:

- Year of construction: 1972
- Complete vehicle history available
- Porsche Classic certified
- Matching Numbers

Ducktail, RS or 2.7. The Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 has many nicknames today. What is unique is its significance: it was the fastest German production car at the time and was the first production model with a front and rear spoiler – the latter gave it the nickname “ducktail”. In doing so, Porsche started a trend in 1972 – that of the rear spoiler in production vehicles.

Porsche began developing the 911 Carrera RS 2.7 around 50 years ago. The 911 Carrera RS 2.7 was intended as a homologation vehicle. “It was supposed to be a very light, fast sports vehicle,” recalls Peter Falk, head of series vehicle testing at Porsche at the time. Even though the model variant is based on the 911, it will be a new base vehicle for racing and rallying with many technical innovations. The most powerful model of the first generation of the 911 is the first 911 to be given the nickname “Carrera” – the crowning achievement of the Porsche range. Weight, aerodynamics, engine and chassis are intensively worked on. Around 15 engineers developed the car from May 1972, including Tilman Brodbeck and Hermann Burst, as well as employees from production.

[HughH]

It is possible that this is 911 360 0134 but if it is it has had a significant makeover since July 2020 and put on 26,500 kms
0134 was Swiss delivered viper green with no sunroof, manual windows and had sports seats as the only option. However it did have the same interior as now shown. It was made in November which would fit the December first registration
I cant see any other car that completely fits that description

The only problem in it being it was for sale in the UK in 2020 in GP white and Blue with "lightweight interior" and modern race seats etc - all easily changed but also was advertised with 61,000kms suggesting if it is the car someone has had time to restore it with full colour change as well as interior etc and put 26,500 kms on it

[911TES]

It is possible that this is 911 360 0134 but if it is it has had a significant makeover since July 2020 and put on 26,500 kms
0134 was Swiss delivered viper green with no sunroof, manual windows and had sports seats as the only option. However I did have the same interior as now shown. It was made ion November which would fit the December first registration
I cant see any other car that completely fits that description

the only problem in it being it was for sale in the UK in 2020 in GP white and Blue with "lightweight interior" and modern race seats etc - all easily changed but also was advertised with 61,000kms suggesting if it is the car someone has had time to restore it with full colour change as well as interior etc and put 26,500 kms on it

I requested some detailed information from seller. I’m leary of buying a high-dollar car overseas, but we’ll see. Says original engine. Price is in the zone. I also inquired as to any tax liability m

[911TES]

I requested some detailed information from seller. I’m leary of buying a high-dollar car overseas, but we’ll see. Says original engine. Price is in the zone. I also inquired as to any tax liability m

VIN is 9113600141

[HughH]

VIN is 9113600141

Thanks Bill

That is interesting. If anyone was interested in this car I would be checking the engine number carefully
the last time I heard about this car it was in the UK, updated with a G body and with a 2.4 E engine

reversing a G body is not hard ... but the engine - maybe not so easy

[HughH]

Steve
I agree with your comments
I took the comment that I was given "upgraded with a G body" to mean the front and rear bumpers , front hood etc superficially upgraded for the "look"
If it was a real shell change (I had not considered that) it would be a lost cause as you suggest and I would call it not capable of being reversed

[thierry]

below text when it was advertised in 2004:
www.carclassic.com
18.12.2004

Porsche 911 RS Reference
DT53

Year: 1972 Distance: Price: 68,000 EUR

Rare Carrera RS 911 RS from Dec 72 in viper green. It was converted to a 1974 G-model Carrera after a passenger side collision in the early 80´s. Very good work was done and the car has always maintained its original "viper green" colour. It´s one of the 1st 150 cars with true lightweight chassis with both the chassis and production numbers matching. First registered in Germany and most recent in the UK. Car currently having lightweight interior fitted including seats and carpets and door panels. Very good body, never welded, very good gaps. Very good chrome work, car has 6&7x16 Fuchs wheels. Car comes without the original engine, but the current owner has just fitted the car with a 2,4 911 E engine. Available immediately in Germany for the firm price of EUR 68,000.
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[cwrm4]

I've been spending a little too much time lately diving into the RS world, as I plan to be in the market for a Touring in a couple years. If this was the original chassis, and delivered in France as the listing seems to indicate, shouldn't it be stamped "911SC-F" above the chassis number? I have seen the "911SC-F" stamping on 3 other first-series French-delivered cars, but that seems to be exclusive to French-delivered cars?

For what it's worth, the "6" looks wrong to me also (along with the rest of the stamping).

below text when it was advertised in 2004:
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