To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' Arizona
event, 17 - 18 January 2019.
Estimate:
$175,000 - $200,000
- Offered from the Torque Collection
- Very collectable model finished in special-order color
- Retains its original engine
- Documented history; only 25,667 miles recorded from new
- Porsche Certificate of Authenticity
The 1973 Porsche 911 was the last of the classic, thin-bumper 911s
and as such, great examples are very highly sought after by
collectors and enthusiasts today. The 911 S was the top of the
model line, with its handling benefitting from the extended
wheelbase introduced in 1969, along with slightly wider Fuchs
light-alloy road wheels. The 2,300-lb. S was also an impressive
performer on the highway, delivering great throttle response and a
thrilling exhaust note from its 2.4-liter mechanically
fuel-injected engine, which delivered 190 hp at 6,500 rpm and 154
foot-pounds of torque at 5,200 rpm. The 911 S powerplant could be
identified by its red fiberglass engine shroud.
The 1973 911 saw the old Type 901 "dog-leg" transmission replaced
by the stronger Type 915, which utilized a standard "H" shift
pattern. Contemporary road tests demonstrated that the new 911 S
was capable of a 0-60 sprint in just 7.8 seconds. It could cover a
standing quarter mile in 16.3 seconds and top out at 142 miles an
hour. This was dazzling performance for an otherwise very tractable
street car of that period. Befitting its high-performance
capability, the '73 S was equipped with a special front valance to
help control airflow beneath the chassis.
This beautiful 911 S coupe is one of 1,430 produced for the 1973
model year. It left the factory finished in special-order Silver
Metallic paint (8080) with black leather (66) sport seats, tinted
windshield and side glass, and an electric sunroof. It was
delivered by Bob Hagestad Porsche-Audi in Lakewood, Colorado, in
July 1973 and thence to its first owner, Mr. Cliff Weiss of Golden,
Colorado. This very desirable and carefully maintained 911 S coupe
subsequently passed through the hands of several additional
enthusiasts in Minnesota and New York state before acquisition by
the consignor in 2015. Its history includes extensive mechanical
and cosmetic refurbishment in 2002 by its fourth owner, noted
Porsche technician Rick Moe of Mound, Minnesota. The interior, with
its original leather-wrapped "bow-tie" steering wheel and Blaupunkt
stereo radio, is in excellent condition and shows very little wear.
The Fuchs "Windmill" light alloy wheels are likewise in fine
condition and are shod with period-correct Michelin XWX
high-performance tires.
This outstanding low-mileage 911 S is supplied with an original
tool kit, jack, and spare wheel; owner's manual and factory
warranty booklet; a detailed history file; and a Porsche
Certificate of Authenticity. It would make a fine addition to any
collection of notable Porsche models and score well at club-level
concours.To view this car and others currently consigned to this
auction, please visit the RM website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/az19.
