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1973 Porsche 911 2.7 Carrera RS Lightweight
- Number 65 of only 200 original factory M471 ‘Lightweight’
- Finished in its original Grand Prix White and Blue
- Possibly the lightest of all ‘Lightweights’, specified new with no options
- Superb-condition, ‘numbers-matching’ example
- Detailed and extensive history file documenting the cars restoration, including its Porsche COA
- Chassis no. 911 360 0516
- Engine no. 6630525
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The Porsche 911 2.7 Carrera RS ‘Lightweight’:
The 911 2.7
Carrera RS was built for one purpose, to allow Porsche to compete in motor
racing. Motorsport homologation requirements dictated that 500 units needed to
be produced, however in October 1972 at the Paris Auto Salon, the cars official
introduction, Porsche sold out and a further 500 were given the green-light.
Ultimately, Porsche would manufacture 1,580 examples before the end of 1973,
with the vast majority being standard ‘Touring’ models.
There were
predominantly 2 variants of 2.7 Carrera RS, a ‘Touring’ or ‘Lightweight’
specification, although Porsche did also produce two further models, a RSH
homologation special, and the RSR race car.
1,308
Carrera RS units were specified from new with the M472 ‘Touring’ package,
however only 200 examples were specified from new with the M471 ‘Lightweight’
option which featured thinner gauge steel for the wings, doors and roof panel
in conjunction with thinner and lighter clear glass from the Belgian firm
Glaverbel. The lightweight cars also benefited from no sound insulation, no
rear folding seats, no sun visor, no dashboard clock, radio or glovebox door,
they really were focussed machines. The list of differences continues with the
‘Lightweights’ also being fitted with racing seats, no power windows,
fibreglass bumpers, no decorative chrome strip along the length of the sill, no
rear opening windows, and the substitution of a sicker in place of the Porsche
crest on the bonnet.
This ‘Lightweight’:
According
to its Certificate of Authenticity, this Porsche 911 2.7 Carrera RS
‘Lightweight’ completed production on the 24 January 1973 and was sold new
through Porsche Switzerland. This car was finished in Grand Prix White/Blue
with black leatherette and perforated seat inlays, a specification it retains
to this day. Interestingly, this is possibly the lightest of all ‘Lightweights’
as it was specified with no options from new.
The first
owner was Mr Jacques Durst of Switzerland who maintained ownership for over
four and a half years before selling the car to George Suremann, a resident of
Wallisellen, near Zürich. The third owner, Mr Hug, is
believed to have upgraded the engine to a 3.1 litre Turbo unit, also replacing
the front and rear spoilers. It is understood he was keen to participate in
some amateur races, although was diligent enough to keep the original
components, including the engine, safely stored. There are no records
suggesting that Mr Hug did compete with this car, nor did he register the upgrades
with the strict Swiss authorities. Also, during Mr Hug’s ownership, in September
1973, he had the car pass its Swiss MOT, at which time it was displaying 56,233
kms.
Norman
Grimshaw was the cars next owner, purchasing it through Garage Albert Ulrich in
Dubendorf and exporting it to the UK in January 1988. During his extensive and
detailed research, the current owner reached out to Norman Grimshaw who
confirmed his ownership and the complete originality of the car, including the
shell. Grimshaw also confirmed that the original engine and gearbox remained in
storage with him during his ownership, until 1998 when he sold the car to its 5th
owner.
Russell
Edmunds was the next custodian, taking ownership from Grimshaw in 1998, storing
the car until 2002 before commissioning a complete and extensive bare-shell
restoration by marque specialists B.S Motorsport, at which time the original
engine was refitted. This extensive restoration is fully documented in the
impressive history file which accompanies this ‘Lightweight’. This restoration
was completed over a six-year period, ending in June 2008 with the car being
MOT’d in July at which time it was displaying 64,033 kms, only 8,000 kms more
than when MOT’d in Switzerland, some 25 years earlier!
In October
2013, this car was purchased by Loris Dullaart in Holland who had the car
inspected in the UK by Porsche centre Dick Lovett in Swindon. Mr Dullaart is
the nephew of the owner of the Porsche centre Neudsen Netherlands and kept the
car for a couple of years before the current owner obtained it.
Since
purchasing the car, the current owner has returned it to the UK, and in April
2015 had the car inspected by Renn Sport Classics Ltd who completed a VIN-print
certificate of image capture, confirming both the chassis and engine number
stampings and production number in the dashboard to be correct and original. Later,
in December 2016 the current owner received the cars Certificate of
Authenticity, confirming delivery specification.
Being one
of only 200 ‘Lightweight’ specification 911 2.7 RS’, complete with tool kit, original
documentation and an extensive history file, this 911 offers a rare opportunity
to add one of the most iconic 1970’s sports cars to your collection.
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