1972 Porsche 911 Carrera RS M471 Lightweight (first-series)
- Engine
- 2.7L flat-six (911/83 unit)
- Colour
- Light Yellow
Chassis 0354 is a first-series M471 Lightweight-specification Porsche 911 Carrera RS, one of only 200 built, delivered new through Swiss importer AMAG in Light Yellow over a black lightweight interior. Originally supplied to Basel-based privateer Peter Zbinden, the car was subsequently campaigned in Swiss club events by its second owner. Following decades of use it underwent an extensively documented, no-expense-spared restoration by specialist Nate Cantwell and was awarded the 1999 National PCA Restoration Award.
Ownership
- —Auction saleEstimate US$875,000 – US$950,000
- → 1974Factory deliveryPeter Zbindenpartial documentation
Basel-based privateer racing driver; took delivery of the car new via AMAG in Schinznach-Bad. Went on to become Swiss National Champion in 1974 driving a different Carrera RS.
- 1974 → 1982Private saleErhard Maritzpartial documentation
Acquired the car with roughly 7,000 km showing; competed regularly with the Porsche Club Zurich in sprints and hillclimbs. A cracked magnesium engine casing was replaced in 1976 with a Porsche-supplied unit, fitted by René Voigt in Winznau.
- 1982 → 1988Private saleAMAG dealershippartial documentation
Original Swiss importing dealership; car was returned to them and held in storage for approximately six years.
- 1988 → 1989Private salePaul Alexanderpartial documentation
Brief ownership before the car was passed on to the next owner in mid-1989.
- 1989-06-01 → 1993Private saleHew Dundaspartial documentation
Scotland-based owner who used the car occasionally in historic motorsport; maintenance was handled by Steve Carr at Autofarm during this period.
- 1993 →Private saleDouglas Brownfull documentation
Tuxedo Park, New York owner who commissioned an extensive restoration by Nate Cantwell exceeding 2,500 hours; engine case work was entrusted to Jack Reffening of the 901 shop. Comprehensive documentation, photos, and correspondence accompany the car.
Competition
- 1999Porsche Club of America Parade1999 National PCA Restoration Award — Mt. Tremblant Porsche ParadeNational PCA Restoration Award winner
Car was exhibited at various concours events following completion of its major restoration, culminating in this national-level recognition.
- —Porsche Club Zurich club eventsSwiss Porsche Club sprint races and hillclimbsDriver: Erhard MaritzMultiple victories noted
Maritz competed with the car in various club-level events across Switzerland between 1974 and 1982, reportedly achieving considerable success.
- —Hockenheim race eventDriver: Erhard Maritz
Participation believed but not confirmed with documentary certainty.
- —Monza race eventDriver: Erhard Maritz
Participation believed but not confirmed with documentary certainty.
- —Dijon race eventDriver: Erhard Maritz
Participation believed but not confirmed with documentary certainty.
- —Historic racing appearancesDriver: Hew Dundas
Car used occasionally in historic competition events while UK-owned; maintained by Autofarm during this tenure.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1976Engine rebuildRené Voigt
Cracked magnesium engine casing replaced with a Porsche-supplied 911/83 replacement unit; installation carried out by René Voigt in Winznau.
Original casing had developed a crack; the replacement casing supplied by Porsche is included with the car.
- —ServiceAutofarm
Routine maintenance and upkeep during historic racing use under Dundas ownership, carried out by marque specialist Steve Carr.
Work performed between 1989 and 1993 during Dundas's ownership.
- —RestorationNate Cantwell
Comprehensive no-expense-spared restoration to as-new condition by specialist Nate Cantwell, consuming over 2,500 labour hours across approximately two years. Fully documented with correspondence, receipts, and pre/during/post photographs.
Commissioned by Douglas Brown following acquisition in 1993; completed by approximately 1997–1999 based on the 1999 concours appearance.
- —Engine rebuild901 Shop
Engine case replaced with a new-old-stock unstamped casing during the Cantwell restoration; the new case was stamped with the car's original engine number 6630350. Work carried out by Jack Reffening of the 901 Shop.
The earlier Porsche-supplied period replacement casing is retained and included in the sale for inspection.
- —Bodywork
Correct-style green Carrera RS identification graphics were fitted to the exterior at some point after the restoration was completed.
Described as a more recent addition to the car's presentation.
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