To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' Amelia
Island event, 8 - 9 March 2019.
Estimate:
$175,000 - $225,000
- One of 1,036 European-specification 1974 Carrera coupes
- Fully restored in attractive color combination
- Matching-numbers drivetrain
- Porsche Certificate of Authenticity
The surprisingly successful 911 Carrera RS of 1973 so impressed the
buying public that Porsche knew it had to continue the theme with
its next series of production sports coupes, the G-Series 911 of
1974-1977. The updated 911 incorporated a new and stronger chassis
with crash-resistant bumpers to meet U.S. requirements. Economic
realities meant that Porsche had to incorporate those physical
changes into all its new 911s, so even RoW, or "Rest of the World"
models, featured impact bumpers and reinforced door panels. Europe
and other non-U.S. markets, however, did enjoy the advantage of
retaining the brilliant 210-hp 2.7-liter engine of the '73 RS.
This beautiful Grand Prix White over black 1974 911 Carrera is one
of the fortunate European-specification models that retains the
same performance, feel, and driving enjoyment as the earlier RS. It
was delivered from the factory to Nordrhein of D�sseldorf on 21
November 1973, and thence to its first owner. The Porsche
Certificate of Authenticity confirms that this is a
matching-numbers car that left the factory in Grand Prix White over
blue-black leatherette with tweed fabric seat inserts. It was
fitted with Koni shock absorbers and 911 S brakes with aluminum
alloy calipers and optional 7J and 8J by 15-in. Fuchs forged alloy
wheels mounted with Dunlop 195/70-15 and 215/60-15 tires, a package
that neatly filled the flared front fenders and widened rear
quarters.
According to the former owner, the car was used by its original
owner as a daily driver until April 1987, by which time it had
covered a reliable 147,712 km (approx. 91,875 miles). Thereafter,
it was used only sparingly over the next few years, as documented
by the original Abgaswerteschein (smog check logbook). The Porsche
was then apparently taken off the road until 2009, when it was sold
to renowned German 911 specialist Manfred Niederhof, reportedly for
his personal use. The car then underwent a three-year cosmetic
restoration by Niederhof and is powered by its rebuilt,
magnesium-cased, mechanically fuel-injected Type 911/83 engine,
with matching-numbers rebuilt magnesium gearbox. The interior is
all original, including the dashboard, and the car retains its
original extras, including power windows, forged alloy wheels, and
"sunroof delete."
The previous owner noted that this Porsche was the best-driving
example he had ever owned. As such, he enjoyed the car for over
2,000 km of driving to such events as the Greystone Manor (2014),
Palos Verdes (2014), and La Jolla (2015) Concours d'Elegance, where
it was shown. It is also a multiple PCA Class and Divisional
winner, including Best in Class awards in 2014 and twice in 2015.
He subsequently sold the 911 Carrera to the current owner shortly
thereafter.
Offered with a collection of original documentation and Certificate
of Authenticity from the Porsche factory, as well as a full tool
kit, jack, spare, factory air compressor, and trophies, this is a
handsome and wonderful '74 Carrera 2.7 with desirable mechanical
fuel-injection.
To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction,
please visit the RM website at rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/am19.
