Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 set for Autosport auction

An ex-motorsport Porsche 911 will go under the hammer at Autosport International later this month. The Carrera RS 2.7 is part of the Silverstone Auctions sale at the NEC on Saturday, January 12. One of the first 500 homologation cars, a total of 1590 examples were built, in-demand German race car could fetch £340,000-£380,000.

Adam Rutter, classic car specialist, Silverstone Auctions, said, ‘We’re delighted to be to offering a 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS at the auction, one of the most recognizable and desirable models from the marque.’

Built in May 1973 to Touring (M472) specification, it was supplied to its first owner through Raffay Porsche of Hamburg. Finished in Grand Prix White with Carrera script, green lettering and wheels, as well as numerous options. The left-hand drive also spent some of its early years in the United States.

It was then imported back to Germany in July 1986 when it was purchased by the President of the German Classic Porsche 911 Club, Wolfram Thonemann, who obtained the apt registration 'K-RS 911’. During his ownership, the car was successfully campaigned on racing circuits in Germany and around Europe, even becoming the Europa Cup Class 6 Champion of 1987. 

In December 1996 the car changed hands and continued its motorsport legacy competing in international classic rallies, including prestigious events such as the Hockenheim Regularity Rally, Mont Ventoux, Modena Cento Ore, Tour De España, and Tour Auto, where it won the Regularity class in 2009. 

Characteristic features of the car include Fuchs alloy wheels, distinctive fibreglass front bumper and iconic ducktail spoiler. The powerful 2.7-litre engine with Bosch mechanical fuel injection, Type 915 five-speed manual transaxle, powerful four-wheel disc brakes and fully independent suspension provide the driver with a car that offers brilliant acceleration (0-60 in 5.5 seconds) and a maximum speed of 149 mph with excellent stability and road manners.

Due to its rarity and value, the car was retired from rally use in July 2017 and treated to a full body restoration. The works were undertaken by multiple-award winning Porsche Approved body shop, Premier Panels Skills.

Rutter says, ‘This incredible car comes to market for the first time in 22 years and is ready to begin the next chapter of its life. This could be as a potential candidate for another classic rally where it has been so successful in the past, or simply to grace the lawns of a country house at a Classic Concours d'Elegance.’

The car is supplied with a host of photographs recording the works carried out by Premier Panels Skills, along with substantial invoices, countless magazines articles, old FIVA rally card, photo albums and a UK V5c. The car is also accompanied by a collection of silverware awarded at numerous Concours events.

To find out more about the 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 for sale and to see the full lot list for Silverstone Auctions’ debut Autosport International Sale visit silverstoneauctions.com.