Vehicle Description
1973 Porsche 911S Coupe
• VIN 9113301220
• Engine No. 6331883 (Matching)
• Transmission No. 339896 (Matching)
• Delivered May 1, 1973
California car for the past 29 years, three (3) owners, finished in
its factory color combination of Silver Metallic (8080) with Black
leatherette interior, very original and in excellent condition. Due
to light usage and excellent care, the nearly 28-year-old paintwork
retains a brilliant shine with excellent gaps and panel fit. The
upholstery is in excellent overall condition with new German
carpets.
Equipped with factory sports seats upholstered in Connolly leather,
VDO instrumentation, a Blaupunkt Boston blue dot AM/FM radio, and a
factory-installed air condition unit. The undercarriage is all
original with no signs of rust or accident damage. The heat
exchangers and muffler have been recently ceramic coated. New BF
Goodrich Radial T/A 205 60 R15 have also been recently
installed.
Originally delivered new to a physician, Dr. Hugh Bass, by Generis
Porsche Audi, Inc. in Albuquerque, New Mexico. According to the
Certificate of Authenticity options from the factory include USA
Version, Koni shock absorbers, Sport Seats left and right, Chrome
strips along with the fender cutouts, and tinted glass all around.
After 12 years of ownership, at approximately 72,500 miles, the
911S was purchased by the second owner, Mr. Hume, who was an editor
of the Albuquerque Journal. Mr. Hume reportedly had the engine
overhauled in 1985, at 73k miles, where the engine received new
rings, valves, timing chains, upgraded Carrera tensioners, and
upgraded valve covers. A few years later, in 1992, the third and
current owner purchased the vehicle and drove it to his home in
Manhattan Beach, California. On May 5, 1993, the body was stripped
to steel and painted using 2 Stage Glasurit Silver Metallic paint.
The work was performed by Jerry Cain and new rubber, new headliner,
and new trim was installed. On October 22, 1994, at 108,426 miles,
Callas Rennsport in Torrance, California was commissioned to fully
rebuild the transmission, replace the clutch assembly, and repack
CV joints, which totaled $4,244.95. Routine maintenance and
services have been performed by Edelweiss or Callas Rennsport which
are both reputable shops in Torrance, California. To improve the
stance and performance the 911S was lowered, aligned, and corner
balanced by Edelweiss on August 8, 2001. Most recently, on June 30,
2021, at 132,326 miles, Arredondo Motorsports performed a full
engine out rebuild, which totaled $24,862.24.
Mechanically, the power is supplied by its matching 2.4-liter
flat-six engine (type 911/53 with 190hp) paired to a manual 5-speed
transmission (type 915/02). Complete with spare tire, jack, tool
kit, owner's manual, Certificate of Authenticity, and 32 years of
service history. A very rare opportunity to acquire the last year
of the early 911S featuring excellent documentation, matching
numbers, and its factory color combination.
History
Few cars made as permanent a mark in the automobile history in both
engineering and design as the Porsche 911, and the 1973 2.4-liter
production year is widely considered Porsche's best vintage 911.
Today, the early model years (1965 to 1973) are considered highly
collectible, offering the purest forms of an iconic sports car.
Early 911's embody a combination that is rare among collector cars
today. They have unparalleled performance, drivability, and
usability, especially when compared with other cars of this same
vintage.
All early 911's have appreciated tremendously in recent years, with
good solid cars seeing significant increases in value. The late
cars (1972 and 1973), fitted with 2.4 Liter engines, are very
desirable and are generally regarded to be the ultimate development
of the original long hood 911. The 911 S was the top-of-the-line of
the 911 range (other than the 73 Carrera RS) featuring the
sportiest equipment and the most powerful engine.