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    '73 911S 2.4 Sold for $200k At Mecum FL. Auction


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    . . . After other sports car manufacturers had already thrown in the towel against stricter safety and emissions regulations, Porsche was still upping the ante for 1973. Even though its top dog this year was the limited-edition, homologation special Carrera RS, the high-performance 911S remained Porsche's fastest normal production offering. The staggering base price of over $10,000 made the S a very rare beast in 1973 – 1,430 units produced with only 524 brought to the U.S. market. In its last pure year delivering thin bumper beauty and lightweight design, the 1973 911S presented a laundry list of high performance traits. The air-cooled engine, enlarged to 2.4 liters for 1972, generated 190 horsepower while also tuned to be far more tractable in traffic than in previous years. The new 915 type 5-speed transmission offered improved shifting and industrial-strength durability. On the exterior, a stylish front chin spoiler debuted to reduce front end lift by 40 percent. After being acquired in restored condition by its current owner, a Porsche collector, this 911S was brought its present condition by RennGruppe Motorsports in Lexington, North Carolina. A glance at the Porsche Certificate of Authenticity shows that this example continues to feature its achingly gorgeous special order-only blue 335 Gemini Metallic paint, factory sunroof, forged Fuchs alloy wheels and rare optional M409 Black leatherette Sport Seats with black and white houndstooth inserts. The car also comes with the original tool kit, jack and owner's manual. When on the show field, the new owner can be confident that it will likely be the only 1973 Gemini Metallic 911S around . . .

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    I can't believe I didn't see the car.
    I was at the silly auction.

    I've never seen so much crap in my life.

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