Previous posts:Originally Posted by uptheorg
2013:
http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...l=1#post613620
2018:
http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...ght=9113601291
Previous posts:
2013:
http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...l=1#post613620
2018:
http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...ght=9113601291
Doug Dill
1973 911E Coupe
PCA #1987109761
Early 911S Registry #548
Are those seats a factory option? Sure are not regular 'sport seats'.
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RM|Sotheby's Arizona 2019, Phoenix, AZ, 17-18 January 2019
1973 Porsche 2.7L 911 Carrera RS Touring Coupe
VIN: 9113601048
Engine: 6631014
Trans: 7830984
Color: Bahia Red/Black Leatherette
Mileage: <81,000 km (claimed)
Auction Estimate: US$400,000 - $500,000 "Offered without reserve"
Sold for: US$467,000 (Inclusive of applicable buyer's fee)
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Auction Description:
- Matching chassis, engine, and gearbox
- One of 42 examples delivered in Bahia Red
- Only three registered owners from new
- Offered from long-term ownership since 1991
- Less than 81,000 original kilometers
In the custody of the current owner since 1991, this 911 Carrera RS was originally delivered to a Mr. Kurt Swigler, a resident of the lakeside community of Gwatt, Switzerland, on 19 April 1973. It was one of just 1,308 Touring (M472) versions of the widely acclaimed RS 2.7, and one of only 42 finished in Bahia Red (1313). It was trimmed with a black interior with charcoal carpeting and finished with wheel centers painted red to match the body. This was a very nicely optioned example, ordered with an electric sunroof (M650), power windows (M651), Sport seats upholstered in black leatherette and Perlon corduroy and fitted with stiffer springing on the driver’s side (M405), a pair of headrests (M258), a limited-slip differential (M220), electric radio antenna and speaker package (M441), a pair of round under-bumper H3 white fog lamps (M458), and a Webasto gas heater (M060). A set of Pirelli tires was also specified.
Porsche built three series of the 911 Carrera RS 2.7. An initial series of 500 cars to Group 4 specification was required to homologate the company’s new Group 5 Special Grand Touring racer, the 911 RSR. There was so much demand for the RS that another 500 were put into production, and when orders continued to pour in, a third run was ordered. In all, there were 17 RSH homologation chassis, 200 M471 Sport (or “Lightweight”) cars, and the balance – 1,308 units – were M472 Touring versions that retained many comfort and convenience features of the standard 911 S. The RS 2.7 became instantly recognizable by its flared rear quarter panels necessary to accommodate wider rear wheels and larger tires, as well as its iconic rear burzel, or “ducktail” rear spoiler.
Documents accompanying this car indicate that it was sold by Mr. Swigler to British classic car dealer David Alston of Milton Keynes in early 1989. Soon afterward, it was sold to a Mr. R. Jaynes of London. Mr. Jaynes enjoyed the car for three years before selling it to another London-area exotic car dealer, Mark Pullicino Classics. An inspection of the car at 59,977 km deemed it “excellent and original.” On 10 June 1992, the current owner – then living in London – acquired the car from Pullicino, by which time it had accrued 65,600 km. In 1994 the current owner relocated to Waltham, Massachusetts, and arranged shipment of his Porsche to the U.S. through the Port of Houston, Texas, where it was picked up and remained with compliance specialist Wallace Testing Laboratories. The owner notes that “at 22 years of age, it was still a few years shy of legal importation as a classic car. On 11 April 1994, Wallace Labs obtained NTHSA approval that the car could be released to me. I had it transported to Massachusetts where it stayed until I moved to Arizona in October 2013.”
Soon after its arrival in Massachusetts, a new clutch was installed, along with modern oil-fed Carrera-type chain tensioners, new heat exchangers, and a new muffler. While the internal structural parts were found to be in good condition, a front fender and a left-hand door skin were replaced and repainted by West Foreign Auto Body of Natick, Massachusetts. This also required application of a new OEM black Carrera script. In 2012, the owner commissioned a full engine overhaul by European Performance Engineering, also in Natick.
A few comfort and convenience upgrades were made by the current owner, including replacement of the standard shift lever with a factory short-shift kit; the original parts were retained and will be included. The owner recently replaced the shift linkage coupler. The radio installed by the first owner has been replaced with an AM/FM/SW/cassette head and a pair of Pioneer speakers placed in the front kick panels. The gas heater is not operative and the sunroof cables may need replacement. The car will also be supplied with its correct collapsible spare wheel and tire with compressor, jack, a partial tool roll, an owner’s manual, and a folio of sales and maintenance invoices.
Here is a rare opportunity to acquire an authentic 911 Carrera RS that retains its original chassis, engine, and gearbox. While it displays the patina typical of an unrestored example, it offers its next owner the opportunity to drive the car as is or use it as the basis of a ground-up restoration. Bahia Red is an unusual color in the range of hues Porsche offered in that period and certainly stands out among the more commonly seen paint schemes. With relatively few kilometers added after its major mechanical rebuilds, this Carrera is ready to enjoy.
Last edited by DOUGS73E; 01-22-2019 at 03:19 PM. Reason: Added sold for price.
Doug Dill
1973 911E Coupe
PCA #1987109761
Early 911S Registry #548
Correct-looking fan and housing, nice!
- Rob
Was at Autosport International for opening Motorsport industry "trade" day. Didn't have catalogue And had other meetings so just manage to take a quick exterior look when passing the auction enclosure but not inspected car in any detail. Had some work eg paint. Suffice to say not the most faithful to original m472 spec which might explain the estimate
I just don’t like the look of that VIN stamping at all.
Regards
Mike
RS#1551(sold)
67S
73E (home after 25 years) and sold again
Early S reg. #681
Symptom of a softening market, not many early 911's sold . . .
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Silverstone Auctions - Autosport International Sale 2019, January 12, 2019
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7
VIN: 9113601274
Auction Estimate: £340,000 - 380,000/ ~US$432,850 - 483,800 (+buyer's premium of 15% including VAT @ 20%)
Sold for: NO SALE (Buy now for £375,000/~US$483,200)
Doug Dill
1973 911E Coupe
PCA #1987109761
Early 911S Registry #548
Upon further review:
The RS has been restored 2x and doesn't have the original engine. Reading between the lines, it's another used up RS. IMHO, all the best RS's are in good hands already and have been for a while.
RHD cars don't sell well except in RHD markets.
The RHD 72T appears to be running a Jenvey EFI system and then there is this:
*This smart 911 began life as a 911T and at some point underwent a full body and mechanical restoration and upgrade resulting in what is, effectively, a 911S. The body was fitted with new wings, doors, quarter panels, etc and superbly finished in a period Gulf Blue, and the wheels were fully refurbished.*
The green RHD S was similarly sacked.
*'Sportwagon' were commissioned to rebuild the bodywork with a number of panels replaced and there are pictures and details in the history file detailing the work carried out.
Both of these cars were "rust buckets" and they didn't deserve top dollar.
The best still bring all the money but you'll never read about it in print.
I was recently privy to a privately networked sale and admit that I've never witnessed a smoother transaction. It involved an intelligent buyer who comes from a collecting background and uses a trusted network to ferret out his desired targets. It went like this: Discussed on Monday, Sold on Tuesday, paid for on Wednesday, gone by Saturday.
Can't argue with those results.
Early S Registry #235
rgruppe #111
The stamping looks good to me. It is the junction with the rest of the car that seems to be problematic.
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...maybe there is softening but hardly an exemplar RS.
Also curious choice of venue to sell an old predominantly street spec vintage RS. I am a regular at this annual event not because of classics -- because it is the major racing car show as well as engineering show and performance tuning car show. While it is a major not to be missed annual event to me it isn't exactly the venue for finding prospective RS owners. Good place to meet industry professionals and after trade days wander around to see all manner of things pertaining to the above themes ...but imo as long term owner of RS myself ... not the obvious optimal hunting ground for 45 year old RS model prospective owners -- whether example is perfect or not.
Even the historic racing side of show felt lighter this year something I discussed at length with a veteran automobilia seller who does most major European events and has done for decades. Nice to see the 917 30 but to me that sort of thing wasn't the core of this particular set of show/s. Understand there is the internet and some visitors be well heeled enthusiast but to me not the place to market early 911 including RS when there are other venues and events.
Last edited by 911MRP; 01-16-2019 at 05:27 AM. Reason: typo
Does anyone know the chassis number for this Lightweight RS @SERGE_HEITZ ?
VIN: 9113600797
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Last edited by DOUGS73E; 01-17-2019 at 11:34 AM. Reason: Added VIN
Doug Dill
1973 911E Coupe
PCA #1987109761
Early 911S Registry #548
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