For Sale: 1973 Porsche 911 in Costa Mesa, California

1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 MFI Coupe

• VIN 9113601XXX
• Engine No. 6631310 - Matching
• Series III - Touring Specification
• Completed - May 1973
• One of 296 Light Yellow (117) Carrera RSs
• Certificate of Authenticity

This RS was originally delivered in German and finished in Light Yellow (117) with Green Carrera script and Black (12) leatherette upholstery.

Factory options:
• 258 - Head restraints left and right
• 409 - Sport seats left and right
• 419 - Retractable seat belts left and right
• 440 - Retractable antenna with loudspeaker

The earliest known provenance dates back to 1986, when the 911RS was acquired by Robert White, who owned it for 26 years. In March of 2012, the 911RS was purchased by Dr. Gates from Lloyd Harbor, New York, and Precision Porsche Service of Spring Grove, Illinois, conducted a pre-purchase inspection prior to the sale. Their findings noted the 911RS to be in strong mechanical and cosmetic condition, with an excellent compression test of 130psi -133psi and leak-down results of 1%-2% across all cylinders.

After the acquisition, Dr. Gates commissioned Precision Porsche Service to perform a comprehensive recommissioning, which included the removal of the engine and transmission. Remove the stacks, throttle bodies, MFI pump, fuel lines, injectors, alternator/regulator, engine tin, fuel pump, distributor, oil coolers, cams, rocker arms/shafts, and rocker towers. Check and adjust the valves and the throttle body synchronization. Reset all throttle linkage to spec. Replace crossbar support bearings in the linkage stacks. Powder coat all engine tin/console/support bar. Engine air baffle modification. Replace fuel and oil filters, distributor cap, rotor, points, spark plugs, spark plug wires, alternator belt, replace all gaskets, replace all soft fuel lines, transmission fluid, crankshaft seal (pulley, and flywheel). Installation of new engine/transmission mounts, flywheel, clutch/pressure plate, throughout bearing, input shaft bearing, flywheel bolts, and clutch cable. The mechanical fuel injection pump was rebuilt, all the injectors were cleaned, and the distributor, alternator, and starter were rebuilt. Remove the old oil cooler and lines from the passenger wheel well and install a new Setrab 50-row oil cooler through the front spoiler grill. Remove front and rear suspension, replace all bushings, ball joints with all new hardware, replace the rear shocks, and front strut inserts. Set the ride height to Euro spec. Four-wheel laser alignment with driver's weight. Rebuild the front turbo brake calipers and replace the front dust shields. Check/repack front wheel bearings. Remove/rebuild pedal assembly. Replace the shifting coupler, ball cup, shifter rod, and support bushing. An original 85-liter plastic RS tank was installed. And the list goes on, 15 pages of invoices, and over $32,500 was spent. A new Porsche dash was purchased and installed by Porsche of Huntington in New York, at a cost of $2,700.

In November of 2023, Gates had Automobile Associates of Canton in Connecticut preform a full service; changed the engine oil and filter, replaced the spark plugs and spark plug wires, replace air and fuel filter, flush the brake system, adjust the valves, check the suspension, adjust the ignition points, check the timing, change the transmission fluid, installed a new muffler, and mounted a new set of Pirelli CN36 185 70 R15 and 215 60 R15 tires.

The paintwork is in remarkable condition with excellent gaps, panel fit, chrome, glass, and exterior trim. In July of 2025, the entire car was disassembled and painted in its original color, Light Yellow (color code 117). The Fuch alloy wheels were refinished and painted in Viper Green; the Sport Seats were reupholstered; over $6000 in new parts were installed; the chrome was redone; and new rubber seals were installed. The interior is in beautiful condition with factory sport seats, VDO instrumentation has been gone through and detailed, a Porsche dash has been installed, with German carpets, and a black headliner.

Mechanically, the matching 2.7L Flat-Six engine (Type 911/83) runs phenomenally with a manual 5-speed gearbox (Type 915), which shifts effortlessly through all the gears and a four-wheel disc braking system with Turbo brake calipers. This RS is accompanied by books, tools, service records, and its matching-number engine per the Porsche Certificate of Authenticity. This desirable third-series RS 2.7 Touring would make a fantastic addition to any collection, as an exceptionally versatile and rewarding sports car. It promises both visceral performance and acclaim at marque gatherings, while being one of the most revered and imitated Porsches ever built.

Specs:
210 bhp, 2,687cc SOHC air-cooled horizontally opposed six-cylinder engine with Bosch mechanical fuel injection, five-speed manual transmission, independent front suspension with MacPherson struts, torsion bars, independent rear suspension with transverse torsion bars, tubular shock absorbers, an anti-roll bar, and four-wheel disc brakes.

History:
The Carrera RS 2.7 of 1973 was conceived as a pure homologation special, as Porsche needed to build 500 road-going examples to qualify its new RSR for Group 4 GT racing. The RS was a substantially modified variant of the already potent 2.4-liter 911 S. By increasing displacement, introducing weight-saving measures, stiffening the suspension, and adding aerodynamic aids, Porsche created an unrivaled sports car. In total, only 1,580 examples of the RS 2.7 were built. To meet the FIA's production with amazing speed, 0-60 mph in 5.0 seconds.

The Carrera RS 2.7 was upgraded in almost every way compared to the 911 2.4 S on which it was based, featuring an enlarged 2.7-liter engine with Bosch mechanical fuel injection developing 210 bhp, a revised and stiffened suspension, larger brakes, rear fender flares to accommodate wider wheels, and an unmistakable "ducktail" spoiler to aid high-speed handling. Available in M471 "Lightweight" and M472 "Touring" trim, the Touring model was more luxuriously equipped and practical for road use, while the Lightweight model was better suited for track use.