To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' Paris event, 6 February
2019.
Estimate:
€500.000 - €550.000
- One of just 16 examples delivered in the distinctive Glacier
Blue with black interior
- Outfitted with several desirable options, including M433 fog
lights and M650 electric sunroof
- Extensively restored and maintained since 2002 by marque
specialists
- Accompanied by FIA HTP papers, comprehensive history file and
original Owners' handbook
In the hyperbole-laden world of automotive journalism, the term
'iconic' is used all too frequently. However, in the case of
Porsche's 911 Carrera RS, it is entirely apposite. Conceived to
homologate its racing cousin, the RSR, the roadgoing RS offered
blistering performance, stunning looks, and incomparable handling.
The entire two-year RS/RSR production was limited to a mere 1,580
cars.
One of only 1,308 examples constructed to M472 'Touring'
specification, this particular Carrera RS 2.7 was delivered new on
14 May 1973 to Hahn Porsche of Fellbach, located a stone's throw
from the Porsche factory on the outskirts of Stuttgart. Finished in
distinctive Glacier Blue over a black interior, chassis no. 1231
was generously optioned with seat headrests, three-point automatic
safety belts, fog lights, an electric radio aerial and loudspeakers
and an electric sunroof.
Having spent most of its life in Spain, the car remained there
until at least 2002 when it was in the ownership of Jose Ignacio
Aguilar of Madrid and repatriated to Germany. It passed into the
ownership of Dr Thomas Scholz of Frankfurt. At some stage, the car
had been repainted red and upon his acquisition Dr Scholz
instructed marque specialists PS Automobile of Lippstadt to carry
out a comprehensive restoration, which included stripping the car
to bare metal, reinstating the original colour scheme and preparing
it for historic rallying. On completion in late 2004, the car was
issued with an FIA Historic Technical Passport and subsequently
competed in events including the Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique,
Eifel Klassik, Rallye Konigstein and the Hessen Rallye.
Throughout the latter part of the decade, preparation of chassis
no. 1231 was entrusted to Porsche Classic Stuttgart, and the car
received a full engine rebuild on a replacement crankcase - as
denoted by the factory issued 'AT' suffix. Following the conclusion
of its latter-day competition career in 2013, Dr Scholz instructed
Classic911 GmbH of Frankfurt to return the car 'Touring'
specifications. This included a bare metal respray and the fitment
of rear seat squabs and belts for occasional passenger
accommodation. Supported by a comprehensive history file, current
FIA HTP papers and an original owners' handbook with RS supplement,
it would be difficult to find a more correct example.
Please note that until June of 2018, this car was registered in the
United Kingdom before being exported to Norway.To view this car and
others currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM
website at rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/pa19.