1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring
- Engine
- 2.7L flat-six
- Colour
- Pale yellow
The 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 is among the most sought-after sports cars of its era, built primarily to meet FIA homologation requirements after the 917 was regulated out of top-level competition. Originally delivered new in Italy, this Touring-specification example is finished in pale yellow with a black leatherette and Pepita cloth interior. Its documented history spans ownership in Italy, Japan, and France before arriving in the United States, and it underwent a full restoration in Japan in 2004.
Ownership
- —Auction saleEstimate US$600,000 – US$725,000
- 1973 → 1979Factory deliveryItalian first ownerpartial documentation
Car was delivered new to Italy in 1973, specified in pale yellow with black leatherette interior and Pepita cloth inserts, with power windows fitted.
- 1979 →Private saleJapanese owner, firstpartial documentation
Car was exported to Japan upon acquisition; it subsequently changed hands again while still in that country.
- → 2012Acquisition unknownJapanese owner, secondpartial documentation
During this ownership a comprehensive restoration was carried out in 2004, with photographic documentation retained in the car's file.
- 2012-11-01 → 2013Acquisition unknownFrench collectorpartial documentation
Ownership was brief before the car was sold on.
- 2013 →Private saleCurrent ownerpartial documentation
Car was brought to the United States and used regularly in Southern California, including participation in two 1,000-mile rallies.
Competition
- —1,000-mile rally (first)Completed without mechanical issue
One of two long-distance rallies completed by the car while in current ownership in Southern California.
- —1,000-mile rally (second)Completed without mechanical issue
Second of two such events completed during current ownership in Southern California.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2004Restoration
Comprehensive restoration carried out while the car was in Japan; the work is documented by a set of restoration photographs included in the car's file.
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