1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring (M472)
- Engine
- 2.7L air-cooled flat-six, SOHC, Bosch mechanical fuel injection, ~210 bhp
- Colour
- Signal Yellow
The 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 is regarded as the most desirable of all air-cooled 911s, built as a homologation special to qualify for FIA production-based sports car competition. This Touring-specification example was sourced from Japan and underwent an exhaustive, multi-year restoration overseen by Gunner Racing specialists, with correct-coded parts tracked down across several continents. The restoration culminated in a near-perfect score at the 2008 Porsche Parade concours in Charlotte, earning Top Honours overall — a first for a Carrera RS.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$918,500
- → 2008Private saleLee Giannonepartial documentation
Acquired the car sight unseen through Porsche dealer Kevin Jeanette as part of a Japan-based multi-car transaction. Giannone undertook an extensive, detail-obsessive restoration using Gunner Racing specialists, sourcing period-correct parts globally, completing the work around 2008.
- 2008 →Private saleCalifornia Porsche enthusiastpartial documentation
Sought out this car on the advice of Porsche specialist Dirk Layer after desiring an original Signal Yellow example; has driven it only sparingly since acquisition, keeping it in outstanding condition.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownJapanese ownerpartial documentation
Car was held in Japan as part of a multi-vehicle deal; it had been repainted Grand Prix White but retained its original numbers-matching drivetrain. A Japanese bill of sale remains with the car.
Competition
- 2008Porsche Parade2008 Porsche Parade Concours — CharlotteTop Honors overall — 296.7 out of 300 points
First Carrera RS to claim the overall top award at a Porsche Parade concours; car progressed through class and group rounds before winning the final judging round. Owner Lee Giannone was a first-time concours entrant.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2008RestorationGunner Racing
Full disassembly and meticulous ground-up restoration covering all mechanical and cosmetic aspects. Correct period-coded parts were sourced internationally, including the RS steering wheel from England, owners' supplement from the Netherlands, and hood badge from Australia. The wiring harness was fully cleaned and reassembled to factory specification. Interior, glass, doors, and hoods were fitted as a final stage.
Work spanned several months and was driven by an ambition to produce the most accurate example possible; the correct Becker-Mexico Olympia cassette radio was also located and installed.
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