1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring
- Engine
- 2.7L air-cooled flat-six, SOHC, Bosch mechanical fuel injection, 210 bhp at 6,300 rpm
- Colour
- Light Yellow
A German-specification 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring (M472), finished in Light Yellow with a black leatherette and corduroy interior, built in May 1973 and collected directly from the factory. The car was reportedly used in early Dutch rallying before reaching the United States, where it passed through several prominent collectors before being acquired by a Colorado couple active in Porsche Club of America events. Between 2008 and 2015, a comprehensive nut-and-bolt restoration costing approximately $200,000 was completed by marque specialist Steve Rowe, including a rebuilt engine with correct OEM components and a replacement transaxle.
Ownership
- —Auction saleEstimate US$550,000 – US$650,000
- 1973-06-01 →Factory deliveryFirst German ownerpartial documentation
Collected the car directly from the factory; no pre-delivery wax applied. Early ownership details are sparse.
- → 1991Acquisition unknownUS-based Southwest enthusiastpartial documentation
One of several prominent American collectors through whose hands the car passed after arriving in the United States.
- 1991 →Private saleJerry and Arnette Schoutenfull documentation
Colorado-based couple active in Porsche Club of America; undertook a comprehensive restoration beginning in 2008 at an approximate cost of $200,000, completed in summer 2015. Jerry died in 2013 following a club racing accident; Arnette arranged for the work to be finished.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownDutch enthusiast or related Netherlands-based ownernone documentation
Car is believed to have been used in rallying activities in the Netherlands during its early life.
Competition
- —Netherlands rallying
Car is believed to have participated in rally events in the Netherlands shortly after delivery, though specifics are unconfirmed.
- —Porsche Club of AmericaPCA Club RaceDriver: Jerry Schouten
Both Jerry and Arnette Schouten drove the car in the first PCA Club race after acquiring it in early 1991.
- —Porsche Club of America / Vintage Car ClubPCA and Vintage Car Club track eventsDriver: Jerry Schouten
Car was used regularly in various PCA and vintage track events during the Schoutens' ownership prior to the 2008 restoration.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2008RestorationRowe Performance / 3R Automotive
Comprehensive nut-and-bolt restoration commenced; the body shell was placed on a rotisserie, stripped to bare metal, found to be largely rust-free, and fully prepped and repainted. Numerous OEM Porsche RS-specific parts no longer in general supply were sourced. A fresh interior was fabricated and fitted. The original transaxle case, damaged by corrosion and worn beyond legibility of its stampings, was replaced with a sound 1973 unit that was rebuilt. The engine was rebuilt with correct OEM Mahle pistons and cylinders. Total receipts reached approximately $200,000; work concluded in summer 2015.
Body preparation and paint carried out by Bob Raub at 3R Automotive in Englewood, Colorado; mechanical and drivetrain work by Steve Rowe of Rowe Performance, also in Englewood. Interior by Auto Weave Upholstery, Denver. Project was initiated by Jerry Schouten and completed by Arnette Schouten following Jerry's death in 2013.
- —Engine rebuildStoddard
Original engine developed crankcase faults; a new unnumbered replacement crankcase was sourced from Stoddard and the original case number was restamped onto it.
Work carried out shortly after January 1991 acquisition by the Schoutens.
- —BodyworkAuto Weave Upholstery
Interior re-trimmed in black leatherette with corduroy centre panels; original factory seats replaced with deeper sport seats reupholstered to match the original colour scheme.
Part of the 2008–2015 restoration programme.
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