1974 Porsche Carrera 3.0 RSR Recreation
Originally delivered as a German-market Porsche 3.0 Carrera road car, this example was converted during the 1980s into a full 3.0 RSR-specification race car, wearing white Martini Racing livery. During its current ownership it has competed in the Masters 70s Series and the World Sports Cars series. The car carries correct period-specification rear suspension with swing arms, 917-type brakes, and five-stud alloy wheels, with a fully rebuilt engine producing approximately 300 bhp.
Ownership
- 2015-07-23Auction saleSold £65,000 (≈ $81K)
- Date unknownFactory deliveryGerman market first ownerpartial documentation
Vehicle was originally supplied as a road-going 3.0 Carrera on the German domestic market before being converted to RSR race specification.
- Date unknownPrevious owner who commissioned RSR conversionnone documentation
The conversion from road car to full RSR race car took place during this period, reportedly in the 1980s.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownCurrent vendorpartial documentation
During this ownership the car has been raced in the Masters 70s Series and World Sports Cars events, and a comprehensive engine rebuild was undertaken in 2014.
Competition
- —Masters 70s SeriesMasters 70s Series
The car participated in this historic racing series during the current ownership.
- —World Sports CarsWorld Sports Cars
The car also competed in this historic sports car series under the current owner.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2014Engine rebuildAWS Engineering
Full engine rebuild carried out at significant cost, encompassing new piston rings, bearings, valves, rod bolts, and crankcase studs. Power output assessed at approximately 300 bhp following subsequent tuning.
Only a short distance covered since the rebuild, as the vendor chose to preserve the engine in fresh condition for the next owner. Correct injection system also installed.
- —Modification
The car was converted from a German-market road-going 3.0 Carrera into a full RSR-specification race car, with correct rear suspension including swing arms, 917-type brakes, five-stud alloy wheels, and appropriate injection system fitted.
Conversion reportedly took place during the 1980s.
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