1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring
- Engine
- 2.7L air-cooled flat-six SOHC with Bosch mechanical fuel injection, 210 bhp at 6,300 rpm
- Colour
- Signal Yellow
Chassis 0435 is a January 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring, one of twelve cars delivered new to Portugal and the only example among them finished in Signal Yellow. Built as an early first-series homologation car from thinner-gauge bodyshell steel, it left the factory with a notable options list including a limited-slip differential, sport seats, and a sunroof. The car was raced on Portuguese historic rallies by a known competition driver before passing through French and British ownership, with a comprehensive mechanical and interior refurbishment carried out by Canford Classics.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold £459,200 (≈ $574K)
- 1973 →Up to three unidentified Portuguese ownersnone documentation
Three prior custodians in Portugal are believed to have owned the car before Mr. Martins, though details of these transactions are not documented.
- → 2011Acquisition unknownFrancisco Cruz Martinspartial documentation
Cascais-based racing driver who actively campaigned the car in historic rallies; the car carried registration CA 74 86 during his tenure and is said to have remained accident-free.
- 2011 → 2014Private saleResident in Southern Francepartial documentation
The car saw very limited use during this period.
- 2014 →Private saleUK-based collectorpartial documentation
Had the car assessed by Autofarm but was unable to fund the recommended remedial work, subsequently selling the vehicle.
- Date unknownPrivate saleOwner who commissioned Canford Classics restorationfull documentation
Entrusted the car to Canford Classics for a comprehensive overhaul costing approximately £37,000, covering drivetrain, suspension, and interior renewal; a detailed invoice is retained in the history file.
Competition
- —Historic rallies in PortugalDriver: Francisco Cruz Martins
Mr. Martins competed in multiple historic rally events throughout his ownership period in the late 2000s.
Maintenance & restoration
- —InspectionAutofarm
A formal assessment was carried out by Autofarm, resulting in a documented schedule of recommended mechanical and other works.
Commissioned by the UK-based collector; the works schedule was not completed under that ownership.
- —RestorationCanford Classics
All works identified in the Autofarm report were completed at a total cost of around £37,000, encompassing fitment of a new flywheel and clutch, renewal of all suspension bushes and bearings, and a full replacement of the interior.
Canford Classics are described as UK Porsche 911 specialists; a detailed invoice covering all work is held within the car's documentation file.
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