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FS: @Bonhams - 1973 2.7L Carrera RS - 9113600214
Bonhams Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais, Paris France, 6 February 2020
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7L Touring Coupé, Lot (TBD)
VIN: 9113600214
Engine: 6630233
Trans: -
Color: Light Yellow/Black
Mileage: 00,091 km (indicated)
Auction Estimate: €550,000 - 650,000/US$610,000 - 720,000
Sold for: NO SALE
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Auction Description:
Ex-John Starkey, desirable early-series example
• One of the first batch of 500 cars produced
• Delivered new in Germany
• Exceptionally well documented history
• Fully restored to original specification between 2015 and 2018
• Experts report on file confirming matching numbers engine
Footnotes
A 1973 model built in December 1972, this superb Porsche 911 Carrera RS was supplied new in West Germany by Messrs Raffay of Hamburg. Chassis '00214' is one of the desirable first 500 cars Porsche needed to produce to obtain homologation for the 2.7 RS. These first 500 cars featured thin steel body panels, making them slightly lighter than most of the 2nd and certainly 3rd series 2.7 RS production.
Although the first owner's identity is not known, the car comes with an unusually detailed history. In 1974 the bodywork was modified to 1974 specification (3.0-litre RSR type) and for the next six years the car was serviced by the famous Max Moritz Porsche dealership in West Germany.
Circa 1980 the Porsche was purchased in West Germany by its second owner, Las Siemiginowski, and shipped to Canada when he emigrated. In November 1984 the car was sold by Baete Ebel of Calgary to Tim Hutton of the Hutton Financial Corporation of Vancouver. Hutton raced the Carrera, keeping it for the next two years.
In 1986 ownership passed to Dale Brynolson of ABC Marketing, Vancouver, who had the car maintained by local specialists, as did next owner Dr Robert Follows of Vancouver (details on file). Dr Follows advertised the Porsche for sale in Motor Sport magazine in 1989, and it was purchased and shipped to the UK by John Starkey of Warwickshire. Starkey owned the car but briefly, selling it in late 1989 to Michael Lavers of London. In 1992, Lavers sold the Porsche to Nicholas O'Callen-Smith of Berkshire, and in November '92 the car was the subject of a Porsche Cars 74-point vehicle inspection carried out by AFN, Reading.
In January 1993 the Carrera was sold in the UK, passing to Porsche collector Hans Lichtendahl in the Netherlands. Mr Lichtendal drove the Porsche on special licence plates before selling it in August 1995 when it was registered in the Netherlands. New owner Van Kessel Sportcars, Helmond sold the Porsche to J van Wirdum in April 1996, and the following month its authenticity was checked and confirmed by the Netherlands importer, Pon Porsche, Leusden.
While in its new ownership the car was treated to an extensive restoration, commencing in 2009. Repairs undertaken included replacing the inner and outer sills; realigning the right inner wing; replacing the complete roof; and cutting out and replacing all rusted panels wherever possible with new OEM parts. The Carrera was refinished in its original Hell Gelb (bright yellow) livery and kept in the modified 1974 configuration that it had been in for almost its entire life which for the public eye diverted the attention from the fact that it was a genuine 2.7 Carrera RS.
In 2015 the car was sold to the current vendor, since when it has been restored to original condition, the rebuild being completed in 2018. Works undertaken included a complete engine and gearbox overhaul by Porsche specialist Dominiek Van Audenhoven. At Bonhams' request the Porsche was inspected by renowned RS gurus, Gert and Gaby Callewaert, who are happy with the car's authenticity and confirm that it retains its original engine block and major components. The Callewaerts' nine-page report is on file (perusal recommended). Offered with restoration invoices and a most substantial file of history, this fully restored and exceptionally well-documented Carrera RS is worthy of the closest inspection.
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FS: @Autosport Designs - '73 2.7L 911RS Coupe
No VIN, no price; anyone recognize it? Never thought I'd see an aftermarket dash pad on a RS. Also, weird upholstered rear seat bottoms.
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Autosport Designs, Huntington Station, NY
1973 Porsche 2.7L 911 Carrera RS (M472) Touring Coupe
VIN: 9113601539
Engine: -
Trans: -
Color: Grand Prix White/Black
Mileage: 32,703 km (indicated)
Price: 'Price on Request'
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Dealer Description:
Grand Prix White with Blue graphics, Black interior with Brown corduroy inserts, Black carpeting, 2.7 Liter Flat 6-cylinder, “915” 5-Speed manual gearbox, showing 32,000 Km/20,000 Miles, Restored.
This Carrera RS 2.7 was completed in June 1973 designated as an M472 Touring. It was originally optioned with sport seats in Black leatherette with Corduroy inlays, limited slip differential, left and right head restraints and left and right retractable shoulder and lap belts. The RS was initially prepared for and sold to its first owner in Austria. Only 45 2.7 RS’ were sold to Austria.
This RS has always remained in excellent collector care and well serviced regardless of use. In recent collector ownership, this RS was commissioned for a cosmetic conversion to RS Lightweight specification including the seats (which are upholstered in original spec), Lightweight front and rear bumpers with exterior rubber latches and a rollbar. Previous owners include collector Andrew Baker as well as Lime Rock Park Historic Festival chairman and well-known BRDC member, Murray Smith. During both previous ownerships, this RS has been serviced with Automotive Restorations in Connecticut.
This is an excellent opportunity to own a very limited and rare air-cooled Porsche that has been set up for vintage rallies, tours as well as the Porschefile who would actually wants to use and enjoy their RS as it was meant in this day and age. This Carrera RS is superb throughout and ready for immediate collectability and touring pleasure.
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Old style Corderoy Fabric...
Nice looking old "style" Corduroy Fabric on those newer aftermarket seats...anyone know if this particular shade and if so, where this fabric is available?...Thanks.../ Lars...
