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

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 power sliding electric sunroof, power windows 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.