THE ICONIC SALE AT RACE RETRO 22nd February 2025

+ buyer’s premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT) 99 Porsche revived the Carrera name for its luxuriously equipped, top of the range 911 in 1973. Designated Carrera RS (RennSport), the newcomer was intended as a limited edition product for 'Group 4' GT racing, a class that required a minimum of 500 built. However, the resulting demand for this fabulous car proved so great that the production run was later extended by 1,300 or so units. Based on a lightened 911 S platform, the Carrera RS featured revised suspension and wider rear wheels (beneath flared arches) for improved handling, while the 2.7-litre, fuel-injected, air-cooled six-cylinder engine’s 210bhp boosted top speed to around 150mph. Not merely a styling gimmick, the Carrera’s trademark 'duck’s tail' spoiler made a vital contribution to high speed stability, a virtue of increasing importance as power outputs continued to rise. Rare and highly sought after, original examples of the 1973 RS are now very expensive, a state of affairs that has inspired many a Porsche enthusiast to create replicas of what was one of the defining sports cars of its era. This beautiful Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS homage offers a taste of the 2.7 RS, but without the hefty price tag. This right-hand drive example was converted to a 1973 RS Replica by Redditch-based Porsche specialists, Pro 9, using a UK-supplied 1980 3-litre 911 SC with 80,000 miles as a basis. The car was treated to a full body restoration to RS-spec and the 3-litre engine, gearbox and suspension were all rebuilt at the same time. It now presents beautifully in Viper Green, a great colour for these early cars, over a classic black leatherette interior and sits on the correct 15” Fuchs wheels (car set with tyres fitted cost over £5,000). It's UK-registered with an 'L' suffix (August 1972/July 1973) which would be correct for a 1973 RS, a nice touch. As a result of all this, there are bills in the accompanying history file for £60,000 for the restoration alone. We recommend interested parties come along to the Race Retro event and have a look at the history file and the car in more detail. This is very cool 911 which offers the comfort factor of having been built by a very well respected specialist in the 911 world and seems superb value for money when you consider what the cost to replicate would be today. Converted to a 1973 RS Replica by Porsche specialist Pro 9 using a 1980, right-hand drive, 3.0 SC as a basis with an investment of over £60,000. Registration: GFX 124L Chassis No.: 91A0132655 Estimate: £70,000 - £80,000 Specialist: Harry Whale Telephone No: 07919 887374 Lot 630 1980 Porsche 911 RS Replica More Details Lot 630 Bid On Lot 630