1973 Carrera RS Cars for Sale

[RC70SCoupe]

This one is going across the block today..

Anyone going??

Any questions, please contact Matt Malamut


http://www.rmsothebys.com/ny15/new-y...ouring/1078393

[72targa]

Numerous prior appearances by 9113601018...

This one is going across the block today..

Anyone going??

Any questions, please contact Matt Malamut


http://www.rmsothebys.com/ny15/new-y...ouring/1078393

[RSTarga]

Kevin does amazing work, its a shame so few of these cars are being driven.
Its always great to see Nick from Houston drive his black RS.

[LongRanger]

VIN = 9113601018
Eng# = 6630992
Trans# = 7831000

'. . . It was Thanksgiving Day 2004 when Lee Giannone called his friend Kevin Jeanette to wish him a “Happy Turkey Day.” After catching up and wishing their respective families well, they got to talking about cars, as per usual, Porsches specifically. Having just sold his 1975 3.0-liter RSR, Lee mentioned to Kevin that he was having early-911 withdrawals and “if you ever run across an RS, let me know.” So began a four-year adventure to find and restore “the nicest RS on the planet.”

Kevin just happened to be working on a multi-Porsche deal in Japan. While he wanted to purchase two of the racecars, he needed to find a willing buyer for a Carrera RS. As such, the deal was done and Lee acquired just what he was looking for, though sight unseen. Three months later, the RS arrived by container. Though having been repainted Grand Prix White, the Porsche was otherwise complete, with its original, numbers-matching drivetrain, but in need of restoration.

The next few months saw the complete disassembly of the RS and a meticulous, painstaking obsession to restore the prized Porsche back to its former glory. Giannone recalls chasing parts around the world that have not been available for over 20 years. Phone calls led him to England, where he sourced the correct RS steering wheel with the proper part number and date code. The ultra-rare German RS owners’ supplement came from Holland, while the correct hood badge was found in Australia. With atypical attention to detail, the experts at Gunner Racing, known for their work on 917s and other racing Porsches, addressed every nut, bolt, and detail on the car. Even the wiring harness was unbundled, with each wire cleaned and reassembled per factory standards, even if the work would never be seen by the most keen observer. It was to be a labor of love.

By 2008 came the commitment to make the Porsche Parade in Charlotte later that year. The mechanical restoration was complete, and all that remained was to install the interior and final details, such as fitting the doors, hoods, and glass (which turned out to be the most time-consuming task). Even sourcing the correct Becker-Mexico Olympia cassette radio (an outlandishly expensive option when new) only added to the detail and accuracy of the restoration. With only days left, the car was finally complete, and Kevin and Lee headed to North Carolina from West Palm Beach. Arriving the night before the parade, they unloaded the car at the concours prep area and tried to get some well-deserved rest.

Four-thirty that Sunday morning came far too quickly, and it was time to drive the RS onto the judging grounds. Nervous, as Lee had never entered a concours before, he started up the 2.7-liter for the first time, and fortunately it came to life without hesitation. Judging went off without a hitch as well, and the car passed through the class and group rounds and into the final “judge off.” With only minor shortfalls, the Porsche scored an outstanding 296.7 out of 300 points, enough to claim Top Honors overall, the only Carrera RS to have done so. So, for at least one day, this Porsche was, in fact, “the nicest RS on the planet.”

The RS found a new owner soon after the Charlotte Parade, in a California Porsche enthusiast. Wanting an original Signal Yellow RS, he sought the advice of Porsche expert Dirk Layer, who found this RS to be one of the finest extant. Since acquiring the Porsche, the owner has driven it sparingly, and the RS remains in exceptional condition throughout. It is supplied with a correctly dated collapsible spare wheel, a jack, a tool kit, an inflator, a valet key, German-language manuals in their correct maroon and blue vinyl cover, and the Japanese Bill of Sale . . .'

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. . . once more --- w/ feeling . . .

[fryardds]

Happen to watch the sale of 1018 online this evening. There was brisk bidding and it hammered for $835K. Not sure what the buyers premium will be. Seems to me well sold.

And the DB4GT Zagato hammered at 13 mil. Wow, what a beautiful car!

[Peanut]

They've now posted the result with premium as $918,500.

Scott

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[911MRP]

Not sure if any of the French forum members have picked up on this French registered M472 RS for sale in Paris for Euro 750,000?

[mobius911]

9113601115. Sports Car Market Magazine. February 2008 Sale.

https://books.google.com/books?id=ZY...601115&f=false

Great link, thanks for posting. The sidebar comments from owners and the following article on early Porsches as investments were also fun reads.

[72targa]

Two more '73 RS for sale in the UK, more info at dealer site: http://www.maxted-page.com/cars

1973 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS Touring - M472 RHD Chassis #911 360 0509 Engine #6630532 GP White/Blue. A second series 2.7 Carrera RS Touring that reportedly still retains its original factory engine and is one of just 93 genuine UK supplied RHD RS cars.

And a later 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS Touring - M472 LHD Chassis #911 360 1231 with replacement Engine #6631204AT. A Spanish market car and one of only 16 examples originally finished in the special order paint finish of Glacier Blue.

Couple of other early cars including one from '65

Not mine no affiliation

For search purposes...

9113600509
9113601231

[928cs]

Not sure if any of the French forum members have picked up on this French registered M472 RS for sale in Paris for Euro 750,000?

Listing says it is number 9113601115 and alludes to competition history and long term ownership by a single family.


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More information in French and lots of photos (including in-period rally events of some note) at Paris dealer site if anyone is interested (and has better French language skills than I.)

http://castingautomobilesclassic.com...he-911-2-7-rs/

Original engine replaced by factory in seventies apparently. Some other obvious changes to colour, bumpers, trim etc presumably as consequence of its competition use -- now has a RS front spoiler rather than the series front panel usually fitted to the 73 RS model when delivered new to France.

Not mine and no affiliation -- not seen the car and don't know dealer.

I have seen 9113601115 in September. This is an interesting car, but a well used one also.

Two pictures here:
http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...September-2015

And also:
http://clubrsdefrance.com/registres/1115/