Vehicle Description
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS Sunroof Coupe
RS stands for Rennsport in German, meaning race sport. The Carrera
name was reintroduced from the 356 Carrera which had itself been
named after Porsche's class victories in the Carrera Panamericana
races in Mexico in the 1950s. The RS was built to meet motorsport
homologation requirements. Compared to a standard 911S, the Carrera
2.7 RS had a larger engine (2687 cc) developing 210 PS (150 kW; 210
hp) with Bosch mechanical fuel injection, revised and stiffened
suspension, a "ducktail" rear spoiler, larger brakes, wider rear
wheels and rear fenders. In RS Touring form it weighed 1075 kg
(2370 lb), in Sport Lightweight form it was about 100 kg (220 lb)
lighter, the saving coming from thin gauge steel used for parts of
the body shell and also the use of thinner glass. In total, 1,580
were made, and qualified for the FIA Group 4 class. 49 Carrera RS
cars were built with 2808 cc engines producing 300 PS (221 kW).
History
Originally delivered new to West Germany
Production Date January 1973
1st owner
Paul Wiehage from Lubeck, Germany
Delivered February 2, 1973 by Dr Lng. H.c.F. Porsche K. Q
Serviced by Porsche Edgar Kittner Sportwagenzentrum Lobeck from
1973 until 1976 per stamps in the Maintenance Record booklet
2nd owner
Frand Demleitner from Stockelsdorf, Germany
Delivered February 9, 1977 by Porsche Edgar Kittner
Sportwagenzentrum Lobeck
3rd owner
Uwe Buchs from Iserlohn, Germany. Delivered September 24, 1986
until 2003 according to the German title
4th owner
Peter Gohringer from Karlsruhe Germany. Delivered March 3, 2011
according to the German title & TUV
5th owner
Masood Azadpourer from Munchen, Germany. Delivered April 5, 2012
according to the German title
Exquisite restoration on this 1973 Porsche 911 RS Sunroof Coupe
every aspect has been properly addressed. High options include 472
Touring Edition , 440 retractable antenna and loud loudspeaker, 650
sliding electric sunroof, 651 electric window lifts and factory
sport seats. Offered with tools, books, Certificate of Authenticity
from Porsche confirming matching numbers. Truly one of the best
1973 RS's that you will find with no issues. Finished in a
beautiful color combination and it is a dream to drive!
The 911RS holds a special place in Porsche history. It remains a
beloved vehicle today, and a well-restored and properly maintained
RS, such as this example, is on the wish list of nearly every car
enthusiast the world over. This status has also contributed to a
meteoric rise in desirability for these cars, as they lead the
charge for all 911's that are gaining momentum in the market place.
Simply put, no important collection would be complete without a
proper RS, as it is an equal in automotive design and history as
the California Spider and 300 SL, but it further benefits from
practicality and ease of use, which make it as perfect for running
errands as handling twisty mountain roads. Motoring enthusiasts new
to the classic car world are well served to acquire a "blue chip"
Porsche such as this.
