1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 2.8
- Engine
- 2.8L flat-six, twin-plug ignition, raised compression, over 300 bhp
Chassis 9113600756 is one of only 55 Porsche RSR 2.8s built for the 1973 racing season. Completed in February 1973 and raced that year at Sebring and Watkins Glen by Grey Egerton and Elliot Forbes-Robinson, it achieved 4th overall at Sebring and 3rd in GT class at Watkins Glen. Subsequently campaigned in IMSA GT racing by Jim Cook, the car was later restored to original 2.8-litre specification and has been certified by marque expert Andrew Prill as retaining its original chassis, VIN plate, engine of correct specification, and gearbox.
Ownership
- —Auction saleEstimate US$2,400,000 – US$2,800,000
- 1973-02-01 →Factory deliveryGrey Egertonpartial documentation
Based in Costa Mesa, California; entered the car at Sebring and Watkins Glen under Far West / Pharr West Racing banner. Subsequently sold to Jim Cook.
- → 1979Private saleJim Cookpartial documentation
A seasoned Porsche specialist who continued campaigning the car in IMSA GT competition; during his tenure the car was upgraded to 3.0-litre RSR spec with an ex-IROC engine and later bodywork.
- 1979 → 1986Private saleGeorge Eckertpartial documentation
New Orleans-based owner who undertook a restoration of the car but appears not to have raced it during his ownership.
- 1986 →Private saleLloyd Hawkinspartial documentation
Operator of Rennsport Racing in New Orleans; returned the car to its original 2.8-litre configuration including period-correct bodywork details. Used the car selectively before selling it on.
- 2013 →Private saleEuropean owner post-2013partial documentation
Current or recent European custodian who has used the car solely for road driving and concours appearances since acquisition.
- Date unknownPrivate saleDavid Mohlmanpartial documentation
Porsche broker who favoured displaying the car rather than driving it competitively.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownFirst unidentified US-based ownernone documentation
One of two anonymous American owners through whose hands the car passed before its return to Europe.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownSecond unidentified US-based ownernone documentation
Second of two anonymous American owners prior to the car's repatriation to Europe.
Competition
- 1973-03-011973 Sebring 12 HoursDriver: Elliot Forbes-Robinson4th overall
Co-driven by Grey Egerton; entered under Far West Racing with backing from Pharr Yarns, Castrol, and Cibie. Qualified 7th overall; finished behind the leading Brumos RSR and two other cars.
- 1973-07-01World Sportscar Championship1973 Watkins Glen 6 HoursDriver: Grey Egerton11th overall, 3rd in GT class
Co-driven by Elliot Forbes-Robinson under the Pharr West Racing banner; competed in a field that included factory sports prototypes from Ferrari and Matra alongside a strong GT contingent.
- 20152015 Salon Prive Concours d'Elegance
Displayed at Blenheim Palace as part of the car's post-2013 European use for prestigious concours appearances.
- —IMSA GT ChampionshipIMSA GT Championship (various rounds)Driver: Jim Cook
Cook raced the car over several seasons in IMSA competition after purchasing it from Egerton; the car was upgraded to 3.0-litre spec during this period.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1986RestorationRennsport Racing
Lloyd Hawkins returned the car to its original 2.8-litre RSR delivery specification, reinstating the correct period bodywork and the characteristic 'Carrera' script on the flanks.
- —Modification
Car was upgraded from original 2.8-litre specification to 1974 RSR 3.0 configuration, receiving an ex-IROC RSR engine and the later-style RSR bodywork.
Carried out during Jim Cook's ownership, consistent with a common upgrade path for 2.8 RSRs of the era.
- —Restoration
George Eckert undertook a restoration of the car following the end of its active racing career.
Scope not detailed; car does not appear to have been raced after this work.
- —InspectionPrill Porsche Classics
Comprehensive inspection by a recognised Porsche marque expert confirmed the car retains its original chassis and production numbers, VIN plate, RSR-specific structural reinforcements, correct 'high butterfly' engine, original gearbox, and numerous other matching-numbers components.
Carried out approximately three years before the catalogue date; a written inspection report is held in the car's file.
- —MechanicalMichael Kessels Sportwagen and Classica Automobile GmbH
Works totalling over €12,500 were completed to bring the car to race-ready condition.
Described as recent at time of cataloguing.
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