'73 RS. Sure is purty

[NorthernThrux]

http://www.canepacollection.com/deta...d-9146071.html

Not mine (need I say that !!).

[Mr9146]

The license plate says CRS1170 ...

Is that "Can't Remember S##T 1170" or "Carrera RS 1170?" Hmmmmm.

[69Sman]

ALL THESE RS cars coming up for sale....makes you wonder....

[Haasman]

One of the cleanest 911s I've seen. Interesting to hear what the money is/was on this car. I'll ask this weekend.

Haasman

[Mr9146]

ALL THESE RS cars coming up for sale....makes you wonder....

Been watching Mecum Auctions on Velocity tonight. There are a TON of Porsches going on the block in Monterey this year. Set your DVR for Mecum on Saturday....962s, 935s (including a Preston Henn Swap Shop car), RSR, 917-10, etc.

Interesting television and an even more interesting market watch...

[Flat Six, inc.]

Any word on asking price for this one??

[Longballa]

The license plate says CRS1170 ...

Is that "Can't Remember S##T 1170" or "Carrera RS 1170?" Hmmmmm.

See RS #1170 (CRS1170)

[mobius911]

No, it appears that it is a later replacement without the separate cover.

Looked again and it may have a separate grill, but the holes aren't in the rectangular array. Photo is not great so it's hard to tell. May just have to take a drive to check it out.

[LongRanger]

1973 Carrera RS

VIN = 9113601170
Eng# = 6631137
Trans# = ?

Tangerine on black (leather?)

From the Canepa site . . .

. . . The Carrera RS is one of the most revered cars in the Porsche pantheon, and is regarded as one of the finest sports cars of the 1970’s. Revealed at the 1972 Paris Auto Show, it was a factory special built to meet the homologation rules of FIA Group 4 racing. The RS ("Rennsport") was almost invincible at Le Mans, Daytona and the Targa Florio, often winning outright against pure racing prototypes. It’s not often you would see the same car on the podium one day, and passing you on the open road the next. The RS is conclusive proof that one of Porsche’s greatest skills was building a car that was immensely competitive at the track, and equally useable as a street car.

Here we have a numbers matching, factory M472 touring version of the RS. 1170 has received a complete mechanical and cosmetic restoration of the highest standard. Nate Cantwell, known as the finest of RS restorers, is responsible for the concours quality of this car. His goal was to rebuild this RS so that it was not only capable of winning shows, but was also completely usable as a road car. After stripping the Carerra down to its base components he found that the tub had never been damaged; a rarity among the RS’s, considering that many drivers abused the limits of these amazing cars on the road and on the track. Since this is a third series RS it came with full undercoating which had protected the car throughout its life. This also allowed the car to be correctly and fully protected underneath when it was rebuilt. The car is repainted its original, eye catching Tangerine (code 018-8-2).

The engine and transmission where removed and rebuilt by Scotts Independent to the highest standards. Suspension and brakes were restored with all new factory parts. Every bushing was replaced, and a new wiring loom was installed. The gauges were sent out to be rebuilt, and the steering system was restored to as-new condition. The conclusion of all of this intensive and detailed work means that the mechanicals are in 100% condition, and are 100% correct to the car.

The interior mimics the accuracy and attention to detail that the rest of the car received. All the surfaces are dressed in the correct factory materials. No updates, additions or changes were made, making the car exactly as it left the factory in 1973. The level of work is precisely what you would expect from a Manhattan Award winning restorer. After almost 3000 hours of work 1170 is as near perfect as a RS can get, and still be road worthy.

Originally a factory export to Austria means that the speedometer is in kilometers and the RS Supplement Manual is in German. The car comes with its complete tool kit, air compressor, and a limited edition Carrera RS book with VIN matching edition number.

This Carrera RS captures the impossible combination of eminent drivability, total practicality, and huge fun. Few cars have ever, or will ever, match its ability to dominate at the track and then take you safely back home. With careful ownership and maintenance, this car has been restored to easily last another 40 exciting years . . .

(Not mine)