1974 Porsche 911 2.7 MFI

We are very fortunate in this country in having a number of dedicated and enthusiastic specialists who spend their lives working on, and restoring older Porsches. However the name "Autofarm" has almost become the first thing that springs to mind when someone is considering how to deal with anything relating to an early Porsche. For over 40 years, this Weston-on-the-Green based company have quietly been building a reputation for their deep knowledge of the Marque and their legendary attention to detail. The company was formed in 1973, which co-incidentally was the effective year of manufacture of, possibly, the most iconic Porsche of all time, the original 3.0 RS.

With only 109 ever made and not many of those in road-going spec, the '74 3.0 RS has become really sought after and very high prices now render them unattainable for most people, but their perceived value has nothing to do with their ability to out perform the financial markets. Very simply the 3.0 RS is just "the business" in terms of dynamics and driver feed back and anyone who has driven a well sorted 3.0 RS, quickly, across country will know that, for a short time, as a driver they have been "somewhere special" and may never be able to return there.This is not an Advertorial for Autofarm or the 3.0 RS, but simply to help put into context, the RS Recreation we are presenting here.

This wonderful Porsche is a 2.7 MFI manufactured in 1973, first registered in 1974 and still retaining its original engine. It has had nine previous owners and was purchased by the present owner from Autofarm following the conversion/recreation they carried out between 1992/95. Being a '74 MFI with the 911/83 engine, albeit a 2.7 it was the perfect basis for the recreation of an RS. Autofarm's intention was to create a 3.0 RS replica that was correct in every detail and not just a cosmetic copy, so the body was stripped and received new sills, wings, roof, front tank supports and a half cage before having a full engine out re-spray.

It's worth listing some of the specification here; 930 Brake Calipers/ 930 Rear trailing arms/ Turbo track-rod ends/ Bilstein dampers front and rear/braided brake lines/adjustable pedal box/ front mounted Setrab oil cooler/ aluminium strut brace/ colour coded 8x15 and 9x15 Fuchs (replica) alloys/ steel Porsche arches/ 3.0 RS front and rear fibreglass bumpers/ fibreglass bonnet and "Whale-tail"/ lightweight interior with 3.0 RS door cards and pull handles/ Rennsport bucket seats and Willans harnesses/ 915 gearbox/ SSI's exhaust with twin rear outlets/ Magnecor leads/ lightweight starter/ new alternator, CV boots, clutch cable, fuel pump, etc, etc.

The car has recently had fresh fluids all round and a full geometric suspension alignment check by Autofarm. There is a comprehensive History File, containing photos of the conversion, quotes, invoices, service history and a number of MoTs. The car now looks fabulous in gleaming white with gold wheels and the Carrera decals on the side in white and gold all surrounding a workmanlike and purposeful black interior.

This is a very usable classic 911, and as an original is probably beyond reach, this very detailed recreation offers the performance, handling and general dynamics at a fraction of the cost, and is now ready for its next lucky owner to cherish and enjoy.