A perfect example of too much exposure with a controversial history and an over ambitious auction estimate.
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MECUM Auctions Monterey, August 23-25, 2018
1967 2.0L Porsche 911 "Deluxe RS' Coupe
VIN: 304769
Engine: 907962
Trans: 231576 (902/1)
Color: Light Ivory/Black Leatherette Peptia Inserts
Mileage: 72,220km (indicated)
Auction Estimate: US$200,000 - $225,000
Sold for: NO SALE (Highest bid: US$130,000 - "The BID Goes On . . . ")
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Auction Description:
- Serial no. 304769
- Matching numbers engine no. 907962
- One of 253 original 911 Deluxe RS models
- European configuration
- 72,000 kilometers
- New bearings, piston rings and seals
- Rebuilt carburetors
- Reconditioned transmission
- 911S ratio transaxle gears
- Light Ivory exterior
- Kunstil Schwartz Pepita interior
- Original interior except for new headliner
- Wood dash
- Webasto heater
- Sunroof
- Detailed underbody
- Copy of Kardex
- Porsche Certificate of Authenticity
- STUTTGART INSPECTED COMMUNITY windshield sticker
- Estimated $175,000 invested
- Tool kit
Beginning in June 1966, Porsche began to develop the exclusive 911 Deluxe RS examples that are rarely known of today, even by the most knowledgeable marque enthusiasts. Porsche utilized 253 previously completed wood-dash, Webasto-heater cars—chassis numbers 304703-304955—that had been removed from available sales inventory. Porsche then issued RS Ex. 13/66, the bulletin that instructed factory technicians of the changes to be made to the 253 cars that would create the new model to be offered: the 1967 Porsche 911 Deluxe RS.
The factory Kardex build sheet for Serial No. 304769 verifies this car as one of the 1967 Porsche 911 Deluxe RS models produced in European configuration, and it retains its matching-numbers engine, Engine No. 907962. The Ivory color combined with a Kunstil Schwartz Pepita interior and there is a
reason why these are called the best legal steroids on the market because of the muscle growth and fat loss sunroof are all additionally verified on the Porsche Certificate of Authenticity accompanying the car. The handwritten notes on the Kardex show that of the 253 cars, this car was even singled out for additional desired internal modifications.
The changes from its original configuration were for further factory use from July 19, 1966, through November 10, 1966. The modifications to this car included the transaxle gears being changed to the new 911S ratio. The original engine block received the S crankshaft and S rods, marked and pulled from the best weight-matched produced parts available from the top 5 percent of production. Model-year 1967 S piston and cylinders with the smaller second ring allowed for higher compression, while ‘67 S heads with larger ports and 1mm-larger valves, ‘67 S cams, forged rocker arms and the ‘67 S IDS Webers with the secondary accelerator pump included combined for nearly 200 HP with a high state of tune from the race-bred nature of Porsche's soul.
The body received enlarged rear wheel arches to test wider offset wheel-and-tire combinations, and it came with wheel spacers and extended studs for increasing the rear track. This was a common procedure with factory trial cars in the workshop, both prior to and continuing at this time, as development of the R model was soon to come and momentum was building toward the desired RS model's creation. With all of the modifications completed and 7,600 kilometers of testing run, the predecessor to the first Porsche RS was styled by these design changes.
The unique history associated with this chassis leaves a fine example thought to be one-of-one and very unique among the 911 Deluxe RS cars built. This car received a sympathetic and meticulous restoration by a respected marque specialist that cost $175,000. The numbers-matching engine was disassembled and deemed to be in excellent condition with only new bearings, piston rings and seals being replaced. Meanwhile, carburetors were rebuilt to proper specifications and the transmission reconditioned with new synchros, a clutch, pressure plate and flywheel replacement. The original interior, with the exception of the new headliner, has remained untouched and reflects the honesty and pristine condition of this car, including the original seats. The body is laser straight with uniform gaps and flawless paint application. The underside is detailed and the suspension was restored after being completely removed. This Porsche features the original four-headlamp screw European light configuration restored to as-new and matches the four-corner European lens display.
This is an opportunity to own a first-generation RS, one that is an ultra-rare, highly optioned, historically significant and Kardex-documented car. This beauty achieved exceptional use in its first months of completion, and has today accumulated only 72,000 original kilometers. The sticker on the windshield reads “STUTTGART INSPECTED COMMUNITY,” and is original to the car.
