Vehicle Description
Chassis No. 9113301032
Engine No. 6331585
Transmission No. 915/02 7338172
Nineteen seventy-three marked the end of a number of eras at
Porsche even though many didn't notice it at the time. Most
notably, all variants of the 911 were about to receive a raft of
stylistic and technical changes inside and out for 1974, its first
major update since being introduced in late 1964. Large 'impact'
bumpers, a redesigned interior, and less powerful engines were on
the way in, and the classic, svelte 'long-hood' 911 shape with its
high-revving engines was on the way out. In fact, the 1973 911 S
models bound for the United States were the last to receive the
highly powerful, mechanically fuel-injected (MFI) 2.4-liter
flat-six. Furthermore, 1973 911 S models were endowed with an
aerodynamic front spoiler, 6x15 forged Fuchs wheels fit with
Michelin tires, aluminum front brake calipers, front and rear
stabilizer bars, an upgraded front fender oil cooler, enhanced
instrumentation, and a leather covered steering wheel as
standard.
Ordered through Bob Hagestad Porsche+Audi of Lakewood (Denver),
Colorado, this 1973 911 S coupe was completed at the Porsche
factory Stuttgart, Zuffenhausen April 1973. Delivered just a few
months later in July to its first owner Cliff Weiss of Golden,
Colorado, it is just one of 1,430 made world-wide for 1973. Above
and beyond the enhanced standard features listed above, this
exceptional 911 S was ordered in optional 936 Silver Metallic paint
over a Black interior with leather sport seats (409). According to
the Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, it was additionally
optioned with an electric sliding sunroof (650), tinted glass 'all
around' (568), and performance-oriented Koni shock absorbers (402).
Records indicate that this well-optioned 911 S coupe then left
Colorado for subsequent ownership in Minnesota and New York state
with single, long-term ownership reported between 1978 and
2002.
More recently, it visited Gaswerks Garage in May 2019 and its type
911/53 engine received a full engine-out inspection and refresh.
Additionally, its original five-speed 915/02 transmission received
a reseal as preventative 'while you're in there' maintenance.
Cosmetically, the highly Teutonic black interior looks to be in
excellent condition with an original Blaupunkt AM/FM radio, leather
covered steering wheel, perforated insert sport seats, and rear
seats featuring luggage straps. The exterior is noted to have
received a high-quality repaint in the past and this is to be
expected as many late 1960s and early 70s Porsches optioned with
metallic paint experienced clear-coat failures early on in life. It
correctly displays its US-specification proudly: sealed beam
headlights, solid orange front turn signal lenses, and red rear
tail light lenses. Finally, it wears four, correctly finished 6x15
Fuchs forged alloy wheels shod in, period correct and optional
Michelin XWX tires. With a raspy, metallic mechanically injected
engine note and the ever-popular long-hood styling, 1973 marks the
end of a highly collectible era of 911, especially in 911 S
specification.
