1973 Carrera RS Cars for Sale

[LongRanger]

. . . Ok, but is your comment based on who is selling the car rather than the car itself? The photos to my untrained eye show a car in exceptional condition. Having less than 5,000 miles on the car, if true, is exceptional.

What makes this car not among the nicest RS's in the world? . . .

Might wanna talk to/ask Sherpa23 --- see post #17 . . .
http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...ght=9113601108

. . . he bought it from RM, last year, so . . . .

[rower]

Ok, but is your comment based on who is selling the car rather than the car itself? The photos to my untrained eye show a car in exceptional condition. Having less than 5,000 miles on the car, if true, is exceptional.

What makes this car not among the nicest RS's in the world?

Well, the ad said arguably THE finest. That is what I was reacting to.

Most would prefer the series 1 if they could have THE finest. With the lightweight panels. And there are some with original glass, for example.

First, it's restored. Compare that for example to the all original lightweight that sold at Amelia.

Second, if it is restored there are a few people like Cantwell that are extreme in their restorations. Way beyond what most would do. But that's for THE finest. Clients direction matters too.

Third, do you believe the 8,000km? So why the repaint? Why did Tony redo the seats? Why NOS seat belt materials? Why was it turned to white before? Why did it look so rough when it was white and being sold? Why the antenna and no radio? Why incorrect stance and wheels? Why was the paint and metal work around the plates a little sloppy in earlier photos? And I doubt he carrera lettering should be on it.

Finally, yes, subtract the sellers credibility.

[Eminence Gris]

Also appears that the instrument panel is covered in vinyl like a 964... Small thing, but odd.

[mark1996]

Might wanna talk to/ask Sherpa23 --- see post #17 . . .
http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...ght=9113601108

. . . he bought it from RM, last year, so . . . .

Damn. I see that Cars Dawydiak had it for sale for $197,000 back in 2009. Do you think they want more than $200,000 for it now? Just kidding.

[Teej]

anybody know much about this car
http://sloancars.com/4805/1973-911-c...black-8000-km/

I may be wrong but I believe their asking price is 1.5m - at least it was when a friend inquired about it a few months ago.

[mobius911]

Well, the ad said arguably THE finest. That is what I was reacting to.

Most would prefer the series 1 if they could have THE finest. With the lightweight panels. And there are some with original glass, for example.

First, it's restored. Compare that for example to the all original lightweight that sold at Amelia.

Second, if it is restored there are a few people like Cantwell that are extreme in their restorations. Way beyond what most would do. But that's for THE finest. Clients direction matters too.

Third, do you believe the 8,000km? So why the repaint? Why did Tony redo the seats? Why NOS seat belt materials? Why was it turned to white before? Why did it look so rough when it was white and being sold? Why the antenna and no radio? Why incorrect stance and wheels? Why was the paint and metal work around the plates a little sloppy in earlier photos? And I doubt he carrera lettering should be on it.

Finally, yes, subtract the sellers credibility.

Other minor nits: The shift coupler cover and seat hinges should be crinkle finish. In the photos they appear carpeted and smooth, respectively. The single clamp from the flapper to air filter is correct, but should be on flapper side IIRC. The center tunnel plugs appear to be missing on the bottom.

I didn't check on the side script for this SN, but you are right that it was rarely ordered on non-Grand Prix White cars. I think only about 20 ordered it; it was standard for GPW but an option (in black) on other colors.

[rower]

1973 Porsche Carrera RS Coupe
<b>(Excellent Values)</b>


JAN $114,400 N/A N/A

MAR $120,000 $5,600 4.90%

MAY $128,000 $8,000 6.67%

JULY $160,000 $32,000 25.00%

SEPT $176,000 $16,000 10.00%

NOV$ 179,200 $3,200 1.82%

All the really "crazy" appreciation money was made between 2004 and 2006. Lows were $75K "way back" then.

Tom

What passed for "crazy" a few years ago!

[fourteenten]

...over restored, another minor thing, label on seat belts are wrong, they used the US part number...so far for NOS!

Cees

[tomlin]

Carrera RS Lightweight, Light Yellow, matching numbers. VIN: 9113600806
Asking price: €1,150,000

http://www.classicdriver.com/en/car/...11/1973/263248

[the phoenix]

a bit more expensive
http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/...s/1692213.html