1973 Carrera RS Cars for Sale

[RSTarga]

"To get an idea of the impact that the RS had at the time, it must be emphasized that the first 500 to be produced for homologation will be sold out, even before the Paris Motor Show opening. The remaining 500 will also serve to accreditation, but in Group 3. As the story goes,it’s sad that in only the first day of the opening of the Paris Motor Show, will have been sold 51 RS units."

Only 500 for Group 4 Homologation. Although actually a few more were done before they received approval.

[Robert5995]

Clyde, et al -

Still learning here . . . Maybe it was just the later third series (my car) that had "production" schutz underneath and in the engine compartment. Clyde - you're a lucky man to have that lovely first-series!

- Rob

[nickd]

Steve, thanks - there's not a woman in sight so is that really James Hunt ??

[Robert5995]

Interesting. Here is 1580 during disassembly for restoration:

- Rob

[210bhp]

SKM

The three photographic example engine bay photos you post or link to all show that they are restored examples. One even has a post 73 oil tank. I think it's important to view untouched, unrestored, original cars (of which there are very few these days) when distinguishing between fact and conjecture. Who knows what has been changed during a restoration.

Regards
Mike

[911MRP]

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Shutz is on rear chassis as early as third-series RS vin #110X, a LHD M472 believed to be its original factory finish. Not mine, but a car I know.

Steve

[69Sman]

Mine (#1248) has Schutz.

[911MRP]

Is there a particular vin when the aluminium tag on slam panel switched to AG on RS model? Engine looks like KG decal? The slam panel aluminium plate showing vin number 1014 here looks like it has been through a mangle and then reattached with with oversized rivets is AG. Front bumper not original?

RS 1014 was a JV market car.

No picture of engine or transmission number as currently fitted that I could see? Wonder if these survived the Motorsport use? Is it 5 or 4 speed -- typo I guess? It's nice to see an auction house that will paid a hansome fee for marketing / selling a seven figure sum car can't even pay attention to proof reading their own listing's verbiage

Original steering wheel gone or stored? Missing snorkel and warm up plus engine electrics cover. Passenger mat? Replacement steering wheel, pedals covers and seatbelts likely put here for later competition use plus paint on road wheels / grill, dash trim finish are not things to my taste, but these are only details -- each to their own. If the body/paint guys don't know enough or just can't be ar$ed to get the Carrera side decal positioned right when making a big deal of it, in listing, then what else might they have bodged?

Not sure why it has randomly has an impact bumper tow tool in the toolkit that seems otherwise reasonably correct for RS?

I'm unsure what service maintenance book a JV car would have originally had supplied? However what I can say is a car as late as this RS unlikely to have ever had English GB language TES 914/6 version -- that is version of book from previous year model. Even if a few genuine first-series 72 British RS examples did as I think happened actually get that previous MY version of service maintenance book supplied with them when new, I think a car that point in 73 model year supplied with such book in English language GB format (different to NA book examples) got the TES Carrera RS version. Certainly for an RS north of vin 1000 that usually the case therefore book would seem a curious addition? Is its presence implying that it is correct one for an RS from RoW/British market -- unsure why it is even provided in a JV car? The out of place booklet's inclusion certainly seems rather odd to someone who knows the correct MY 73 British-market service maintenance book that was usually supplied with third series and even the second series RS! Defer to others more knowledgable on the original JV maintenance book version and indeed to other changes from original country equipment standard spec expected for this market e.g. lights?

With the start point of RS vin range being 0011, an RS with 1014 would probably have been produced early during the transition period from second to third-series. Probably in the 1000 "plus a few spare" to be sure the 1000 built with lightweight chassis achieved homologation certification. Vin 1014 production sequence in all likelihood being before the progressive rundown of thin gauge panels (generally thought to be from around 1036) therefore originally vin 1014 may well have had a full complement of thinner gauge, lighter panels and no Shutz.

Steve

[DOUGS73E]

9113601014. Tangerine Carrera RS Sport.
https://www.mecum.com/lots/CA0817-30...s-lightweight/
Previous:
https://rennlist.com/forums/vehicle-...3601014-a.html
http://showroom.auction123.com/topge...ar_imports_llc
Same car?
http://www.pyritz-classics.de/fahrze...paket-m-471-2/

MECUM 2017 Monterey Auction, August 16-19, 2017
1973 Porsche 2.7L Carrera RS Sport 'Lightweight', Lot S26
VIN: 9113601014
Engine: 6630996
Trans: 830991
Color: Tangerine/Black
Mileage: 18,142 km (indicated)
Auction Estimate: US$1,300,000 - $1,400,000
Sold for: NO SALE Highest bid: US$950,000 and "THE BID goes on . . ."

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Auction Description:

This 1973 Porsche Carrera RS 2.7—one of just 200 M471 “Lightweight” versions produced—is an icon of Porsche performance, and as such, it is regarded by many enthusiasts as the ultimate 911. The Porsche Carrera RS 2.7 was conceived as a pure homologation special necessitating a minimum production output of 500 examples to qualify it for participation in Group 4 GT racing. Ultimately, Porsche would produce a cumulative total of 1,580 Carrera RS 2.7 cars offered in two flavors, the M472 Touring model and the M471 “Lightweight” sport model. The Carrera RS 2.7 recipe was simple in concept: add more horsepower, dramatically reduce the vehicle weight, improve the high-speed aerodynamic stability and tune the suspension for tenacious grip. The M471 “Lightweight” embodies the pure distilled essence of the Carrera RS ethos tipping the scales at a svelte 2,150 pounds, as compared to its brethren M472 at 2,370 pounds and its sister 911S at 2,550 pounds. This quantum weight loss entailed using thinner-gauge steel in the fenders, doors and hood, substituting lightweight fiberglass in lieu of steel on the engine lid and the front and rear bumpers, and converting to a lighter and thinner Glaverbel window glass. Additional amenities were removed to achieve ultimate lightness, such as the deletion of sound-deadening material and the complete removal of the back seat, clock, glovebox door, passenger-side sun visor, door pockets and armrests. A larger-displacement 2.7L engine was developed and fitted with mechanical fuel injection. The body changes include flared rear-fender arches to accept wider rear wheels, a front chin spoiler and the RS signature ducktail rear spoiler. This Tangerine Orange RS has an esteemed rally-racing history dating back to 1976-80, and it comes complete with a factory-issued Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, maintenance record, technical-specifications book and a tool roll.

[DOUGS73E]

It appears to have a later 1974 or newer larger flag mirror - is that correct?
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The driver's side A pillar appears to have a VIN ID plate. I thought that was a USA requirement and not installed on ROW cars.
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