1973 Carrera RS Cars for Sale

[911MRP]

M471 sport vin 196 sold 880usd with auctioneer’s note that it might have restamped engine. Probably affected the price. Unlikely to have had 7&8 Fuchs when left factory if delivered in December 72

https://bid.goodingco.com/lots/view/...27-lightweight

Steve

[DOUGS73E]

Canepa Motorsport, Scotts Valley, CA
1973 Porsche 2.7L 911 Carrera RS, Stk. #6607
VIN: 9113300781
Price: "Call for Price"

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Dealer Description:

- 1 of 7 Porsche Carrera RS Factory Prototypes
- Designed by Tony Lapine (Head of Design at Porsche) for Dr. Ernst Fuhrmann (Porsche Chairman)
- Owned by Dr. Ernst Fuhrmann and Hans Mezger
- First street Porsche 911 with ABS
- Featured in 000 Magazine and The Carrera RS Book by Thomas Gruber and Georg Konradsheim

During the process of development for the RS, Porsche assigned 8 factory chassis as company development cars. These were assigned to various members of the Porsche family, and were used by internal departments to develop and test new concepts both mechanically, and aesthetically. Chassis 0781 was assigned to Dr. Ernst Fuhrmann, Chairman of Porsche. The car was developed with the iconic rear spoiler, wide rear fenders as well as the new RS suspension components, making it the first prototype car to have these features. The car was originally equipped with the 2.7-liter engine, and saw the first prototype of the KA (Kontinuuerlich antriebslos) which later became was known as the K-Jetronic system. 0781 also received the first street prototype of the Teldix antilock brake system in order to test it on normal road conditions, making it the first 911 street car with an ABS system.

Aesthetically, chassis 0781 was taken to the internal design department known as “Style Porsche”. Tony Lapine was the chief designer at Porsche, and was well known to push the boundaries on design to make Porsche stand out against other manufacturers. Lapine oversaw the development of design options with the new line for the RS model. With this, he had the opportunity to test different materials used for the interior, as well as integrating modern comforts such as Air Conditioning, and power windows. The final result was a car which includes style, performance, and comfort.

The exterior of the car was also used to develop different paint to sample options that would be offered in the future. Chassis 0781 was painted in a white pearl finish, using experimental techniques with Fischsilberweiss-metallic. This process uses fine ground fish scales to give the paint its unique look. The interior of the car also received a unique use of materials, that were also part of the development of options for future customers. The inside was lined with leather in a warm brown tone. The carpeting was done in a suitable brown and the roof liner was done with beige. To complete the entire interior, the seats were fitted with cowhide, as well as the door panels and rear side panels. To finish off the car, the design team decided to install a “Style Porsche” badge to commemorate the unique design style that was fitted to this car by the design department.

The final presentation of 0781 demonstrated various techniques and prototypes that would benefit generations ahead. The car made its way through different environments to test the durability and performance of the different components. The Fuhrmann car was, amongst other things, used for testing in the Algerian Sahara Desert, where it was the favorite vehicle among the workers since it featured the Air Conditioning system. After the car was done, Dr. Fuhrmann decided to sell the car, and it was passed down to Hans Mezger, the legendary Porsche engineer.

During his ownership, Mezger recalls the unique style and called it Lapine’s brainchild, due to the wild and very stylish design of the car. Before selling the car in 1975, he replaced the rear deck lid for the new owner, and kept the original RS deck lid for himself. Years later, it is now shown with its original paint at the Porsche Museum as one of the first panels developed for the RS model.

Dave Imes owns a well know automotive shop Apex Classique that specializes in Porsches located in Colorado. One afternoon, he received a call from a person that found this 911 in a craigslist ad for sale. Mr. Imes made his way to inspect the car and realized some items stood out to him, such as RS reinforcements, and an oil cooler. After sending out the VIN to Porsche, they responded to him with a list of long and unique options that were original to this car, as well as its use internally at the Porsche factory.

3 years later Mr. Imes was in Germany for his birthday. One evening he attended a dinner with a friend where he was informed that Gerog Konradsheim, the author of the RS Carrera book was going to be with them. After many conversations and car stories, Mr. Imes asked Dr. Konradsheim regarding a car he had back home. After they talked about the unique features on the paint, and interior options, Dr. Konradsheim asked for the VIN number, and told Mr. Imes that he wanted to verify some details. He came back the next day to Mr. Imes and told him “That is the Fuhrmann car… that car’s got… look in my books. You have this magic thing”.

Back in U.S. Mr. Imes went back to the RS books, where in chapter 8 Special Editions, Chassis 0781 was called “Dr. Fuhrmann’s car”. This is where Mr. Imes discovered the special history of this car. Mr. Imes decided to do a complete ground up restoration of the RS back to its original spec. Since obtaining the list of options of the car, Mr. Imes went back to Germany to obtain the different materials that were used in the car. Since a lot of them did not make it to the final option list, Mr. Imes had to find replacements that would match as close as possible to the original components. After 3 years, chassis 0781 was assembled and completed. The car was driven by Mr. Imes and completed over 100 Miles after its restoration. It was also featured in 000 Magazine, issue 18.

Upon arriving at Canepa, vehicles are treated to the "Canepa Difference" This includes a complete mechanical inspection. Everything is serviced as needed, and road tested by Bruce Canepa. It is finished off with a concours show quality detail. The undersides and wheel wells are hand cleaned, ensuring that each surface was spotless. The trunk, interior and engine bay are also cleaned, ensuring that the RS is presented as though it had just rolled onto the showroom floor. With the remaining step being the exterior, the finish is polished and waxed to "as new" finish.

This Prototype Carrera RS is one of the rarest! Fitted with many components for testing and development, this car was 1 of 8 test mules for the production Carrera RS and future options in Porsches of newer generations. The RS platform is unique on its own, but this particular car is of significance importance due to its “one of one” styling and ownership history.

[Yellow491]

Canepa Motorsport, Scotts Valley, CA
1973 Porsche 2.7L 911 Carrera RS, Stk. #6607
VIN: 9113300781
Price: "Call for Price"

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Dealer Description:

- 1 of 7 Porsche Carrera RS Factory Prototypes
- Designed by Tony Lapine (Head of Design at Porsche) for Dr. Ernst Fuhrmann (Porsche Chairman)
- Owned by Dr. Ernst Fuhrmann and Hans Mezger
- First street Porsche 911 with ABS
- Featured in 000 Magazine and The Carrera RS Book by Thomas Gruber and Georg Konradsheim

During the process of development for the RS, Porsche assigned 8 factory chassis as company development cars. These were assigned to various members of the Porsche family, and were used by internal departments to develop and test new concepts both mechanically, and aesthetically. Chassis 0781 was assigned to Dr. Ernst Fuhrmann, Chairman of Porsche. The car was developed with the iconic rear spoiler, wide rear fenders as well as the new RS suspension components, making it the first prototype car to have these features. The car was originally equipped with the 2.7-liter engine, and saw the first prototype of the KA (Kontinuuerlich antriebslos) which later became was known as the K-Jetronic system. 0781 also received the first street prototype of the Teldix antilock brake system in order to test it on normal road conditions, making it the first 911 street car with an ABS system.

Aesthetically, chassis 0781 was taken to the internal design department known as “Style Porsche”. Tony Lapine was the chief designer at Porsche, and was well known to push the boundaries on design to make Porsche stand out against other manufacturers. Lapine oversaw the development of design options with the new line for the RS model. With this, he had the opportunity to test different materials used for the interior, as well as integrating modern comforts such as Air Conditioning, and power windows. The final result was a car which includes style, performance, and comfort.

The exterior of the car was also used to develop different paint to sample options that would be offered in the future. Chassis 0781 was painted in a white pearl finish, using experimental techniques with Fischsilberweiss-metallic. This process uses fine ground fish scales to give the paint its unique look. The interior of the car also received a unique use of materials, that were also part of the development of options for future customers. The inside was lined with leather in a warm brown tone. The carpeting was done in a suitable brown and the roof liner was done with beige. To complete the entire interior, the seats were fitted with cowhide, as well as the door panels and rear side panels. To finish off the car, the design team decided to install a “Style Porsche” badge to commemorate the unique design style that was fitted to this car by the design department.

The final presentation of 0781 demonstrated various techniques and prototypes that would benefit generations ahead. The car made its way through different environments to test the durability and performance of the different components. The Fuhrmann car was, amongst other things, used for testing in the Algerian Sahara Desert, where it was the favorite vehicle among the workers since it featured the Air Conditioning system. After the car was done, Dr. Fuhrmann decided to sell the car, and it was passed down to Hans Mezger, the legendary Porsche engineer.

During his ownership, Mezger recalls the unique style and called it Lapine’s brainchild, due to the wild and very stylish design of the car. Before selling the car in 1975, he replaced the rear deck lid for the new owner, and kept the original RS deck lid for himself. Years later, it is now shown with its original paint at the Porsche Museum as one of the first panels developed for the RS model.

Dave Imes owns a well know automotive shop Apex Classique that specializes in Porsches located in Colorado. One afternoon, he received a call from a person that found this 911 in a craigslist ad for sale. Mr. Imes made his way to inspect the car and realized some items stood out to him, such as RS reinforcements, and an oil cooler. After sending out the VIN to Porsche, they responded to him with a list of long and unique options that were original to this car, as well as its use internally at the Porsche factory.

3 years later Mr. Imes was in Germany for his birthday. One evening he attended a dinner with a friend where he was informed that Gerog Konradsheim, the author of the RS Carrera book was going to be with them. After many conversations and car stories, Mr. Imes asked Dr. Konradsheim regarding a car he had back home. After they talked about the unique features on the paint, and interior options, Dr. Konradsheim asked for the VIN number, and told Mr. Imes that he wanted to verify some details. He came back the next day to Mr. Imes and told him “That is the Fuhrmann car… that car’s got… look in my books. You have this magic thing”.

Back in U.S. Mr. Imes went back to the RS books, where in chapter 8 Special Editions, Chassis 0781 was called “Dr. Fuhrmann’s car”. This is where Mr. Imes discovered the special history of this car. Mr. Imes decided to do a complete ground up restoration of the RS back to its original spec. Since obtaining the list of options of the car, Mr. Imes went back to Germany to obtain the different materials that were used in the car. Since a lot of them did not make it to the final option list, Mr. Imes had to find replacements that would match as close as possible to the original components. After 3 years, chassis 0781 was assembled and completed. The car was driven by Mr. Imes and completed over 100 Miles after its restoration. It was also featured in 000 Magazine, issue 18.

Upon arriving at Canepa, vehicles are treated to the "Canepa Difference" This includes a complete mechanical inspection. Everything is serviced as needed, and road tested by Bruce Canepa. It is finished off with a concours show quality detail. The undersides and wheel wells are hand cleaned, ensuring that each surface was spotless. The trunk, interior and engine bay are also cleaned, ensuring that the RS is presented as though it had just rolled onto the showroom floor. With the remaining step being the exterior, the finish is polished and waxed to "as new" finish.

This Prototype Carrera RS is one of the rarest! Fitted with many components for testing and development, this car was 1 of 8 test mules for the production Carrera RS and future options in Porsches of newer generations. The RS platform is unique on its own, but this particular car is of significance importance due to its “one of one” styling and ownership history.

Interesting car, especially the engine number, i wonder what the type number is,i have a pair of cases number 6930014 type number 911/72 which are versuch/test cases and 2.8 ltr.

[Reno911S]

My car now offered for sale on 2Shores website.
First 100 cars, vin 0093.
$795k.

https://2shores.com/en/cars/offers/1...72)/391/detail

sold!

Ron

[sithot]

Roller Coaster ride since 2013. Quarter $million$ swings on the best ones. They are down now.

[DOUGS73E]

My car now offered for sale on 2Shores website.
First 100 cars, vin 0093. $795k.
https://2shores.com/en/cars/offers/1...72)/391/detail
Ron

November 2012 - A scammer on ebay falsely selling "0093"

A real beauty !
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2 Shores, Grass Valley, CA
1973 Porsche 2.7L 911 Carrera RS M472
VIN: 9113600093
Engine: 6630112
Trans: 7830100
Color: Light Yellow/Black
Mileage: 90,706 km (indicated)
Price: $795,000

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Broker Description:

RS# 0093, well known in the Porsche community as the “Swiss bus drivers RS” is one of the initial first 500 batch, highly collectable!

The car started life as a Swiss delivery to a bus driver in Geneva. It was delivered on December 13th 1972 to Garage Schiller in Geneva. The original “Wagenkarte” is still with the car! The first owner kept the car for about 15 years and legend has it, that this car was his main possession. It was then sold with about 50k km on it to the UK in the late 80’s and came to a US buyer in 1996. It changed hands within the US a few times and finally arrived in the collection of our customer in 2009.
The car only has original 90700km today (56687 miles) and is highly authentic.

Aside from a high quality repaint to original specifications in 2014 by well known Panelwerks in Ohio, the car is unrestored and highly original. The body has never been apart (even for the repaint, the owner did not want the car to be taken apart) and all panels are the original lightweight sheet metal. The interior is original and excellent.

Mechanically, the car is in A1 condition. Always serviced regularly, the numbers matching 2.7 liter power plant performs flawless. The RS runs and drives and handles like a dream!

Today the car retains all of its original options:
M472 touring package/409 sport seats/102 heated rear window/439 black Carrera lettering/569 rear collision bar. A period correct Becker Mexico radio/cassette unit has been installed early in its life.

The car comes with the original tool kit, spare tire (date coded) original air pump, and all four original and date stamped Fuchs wheels (6” and 7”, not currently mounted). Original owner’s manual and RS supplement in German language as well as AFN Heritage certificate.

Without a doubt, this Carrera RS represents a very rare opportunity to acquire a fully documented, low mile and very original RS in a stunning color combination and with a wonderful history.

This car is a truly excellent example for the most discerning collector and enthusiast.

Please study all the photos closely to evaluate the condition of this car!

Located in Reno, NV. Pre purchase inspections welcomed!

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Essen 2022 M471 #1144 1170 K€

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Essen 2022
M472 #304 650 K€
M471 #1358 950 K€

[DOUGS73E]

RM|Sotheby's Monaco Auction, Grimaldi Forum, Monaco, 14 May 2022
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Lightweight
VIN: 9113601399
Engine: 6631374
Trans: 7831375
Color: Light Yellow/Black
Mileage: 52,450 (indicated)
Auction Estimate: -
Sold for: €1,287,500/~US$1,339,500

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Auction Description:

- Believed to be one of only 200 examples produced for 1973 in factory “Lightweight” configuration
- Benefitting from single ownership since new
- Matching-numbers chassis, engine, and transmission
- Finished in factory-correct Light Yellow over black

Though the FIA requirement was pegged at only 500 examples for Group 4 homologation, demand pushed Porsche to produce 1,580 units of the 911 RS 2.7 in 1973. A mere 200 were ordered through the factory for “M471”-specification Lightweight conversion, making the example offered here rare indeed. The current and sole owner of this exceptional example claims to have read contemporary road tests when the model was new, and was struck by its instant appeal. Though the long-term owner initially struggled to source a car easily through an importer in their domestic Italy, they travelled to Germany to take a Porsche from its homeland. The dealership Auto-Dunker GmbH, based out of Aschaffenburg, near Frankfurt, were able to oblige and so the car offered for sale here was ordered in April 1973.

The options list extended to “M471” (Lightweight specification), with “M458”—a headrest for the front seats. On an additional document from the dealer, the original order also included “M489” for seatbelts, “M462” for Carrera livery applied on the side of the car, and “M220” for limited-slip differential. The 911 Carrera 2.7 RS Lightweight left the factory finished—as it is today—in Light Yellow over a black interior. The original German pflegepass—or service book—is first dated 12 July 1973 and is included as part of the sale, along with the original dealer invoice and sales documents. Furthermore, an air compressor, a spare wheel and tire, tools, and an extra set of wheels are present with the car.

Over the long years of sole ownership, the owner personalised the Porsche with items such as the black finish on the exterior mirror to replace the chrome alternative, and on a more practical level, the two rubber straps that lock the rear engine lid were deteriorating regularly due to the heat of the engine, so they have been replaced by the commonly found “M472” lock. Remarkably well preserved and thought to be highly original—and cherished by a single owner from new—this rare 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Lightweight with matching-numbers chassis, engine and transmission is an exceptional find for any Porsche enthusiast.