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1980 Porsche 911 RS Replica
Lot Number: 630
1980 Porsche 911 RS Replica
Converted to a 1973 RS Replica by Porsche specialist Pro 9 using a 1980, right-hand drive, 3.0 SC as a basis with an investment of over £60,000.
- Sold for: £78,750
LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Saturday 22nd February, 2025 at 2.00pm GMT at Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh Rd, Coventry, CV8 2LG
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BODY COLOUR
Viper Green -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
GFX 124L
SUMMARY
Converted to a 1973 RS Replica by Porsche specialist Pro 9 using a 1980, right-hand drive, 3.0 SC as a basis with an investment of over £60,000.
DESCRIPTION
Porsche revived the Carrera name for its luxuriously equipped, top of the range 911 in 1973. Designated Carrera RS (RennSport), the newcomer was intended as a limited edition product for 'Group 4' GT racing, a class that required a minimum of 500 built. However, the resulting demand for this fabulous car proved so great that the production run was later extended by 1,300 or so units. Based on a lightened 911 S platform, the Carrera RS featured revised suspension and wider rear wheels (beneath flared arches) for improved handling, while the 2.7-litre, fuel-injected, air-cooled six-cylinder engine’s 210bhp boosted top speed to around 150mph. Not merely a styling gimmick, the Carrera’s trademark 'duck’s tail' spoiler made a vital contribution to high speed stability, a virtue of increasing importance as power outputs continued to rise.
Rare and highly sought after, original examples of the 1973 RS are now very expensive, a state of affairs that has inspired many a Porsche enthusiast to create replicas of what was one of the defining sports cars of its era.
This beautiful Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS homage offers a taste of the 2.7 RS, but without the hefty price tag. This right-hand drive example was converted to a 1973 RS Replica by Redditch-based Porsche specialists, Pro 9, using a UK-supplied 1980 3-litre 911 SC with 80,000 miles as a basis. The car was treated to a full body restoration to RS-spec and the 3-litre engine, gearbox and suspension were all rebuilt at the same time. It now presents beautifully in Viper Green, a great colour for these early cars, over a classic black leatherette interior and sits on the correct 15” Fuchs wheels (car set with tyres fitted cost over £5k). It's UK-registered with an 'L' suffix (August 1972/July 1973) which would be correct for a 1973 RS, a nice touch.
As a result of all this, there are bills in the accompanying history file for £60,000 for the restoration alone. We recommend interested parties come along to the Race Retro event and have a look at the history file and the car in more detail.
This is very cool 911 which offers the comfort factor of having been built by a very well respected specialist in the 911 world and seems superb value for money when you consider what the cost to replicate would be today.
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 630
- Make
- PORSCHE
- Model
- 911 RS REPLICA
- Registration Number
- GFX 124L
- Chassis Number
- 91A0132655
- Engine Number
- 6302457
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Viper Green
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Harry Whale
- Car Specialist
- 07919 887374
- harry@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Harry.
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Please note all lots must be removed from the venue no later than 2pm on Monday 24th February. Collections will be from 9am - 2pm. If you cannot collect yourself, please do get in touch with our transport partner, EM Rogers, who will be happy to help you.
Uplift by EM Rogers back to their storage facility in Northampton is £175 plus VAT. Storage is £10 plus VAT per day for the first seven days and £40 plus VAT per week thereafter.
For larger vehicles such as vans, transporters etc. please contact EM Rogers on +44 (0)1604 755511 for a quote.
If you cannot collect, or do not let us know transport arrangements before noon on 24th February, we will send the car to EM Rogers on your behalf.
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