1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring (M472)
- Colour
- Bahia Red with red-painted wheel centers
A 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring (M472), one of only 1,308 produced in that specification and among just 42 finished in Bahia Red. Originally delivered in Switzerland in April 1973, it passed through British hands before arriving with its current owner in 1991, who subsequently imported it to the United States in 1994. Retaining its original chassis, engine, and gearbox, the car has received mechanical attention over the years but remains an unrestored example.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$467,000
- 1973-04-19 → 1989Factory deliveryKurt Swiglerfull documentation
First owner, resident of Gwatt, Switzerland. Specified numerous factory options at the time of purchase including electric sunroof, power windows, and sport seats.
- 1989 → 1989Private saleDavid Alstonpartial documentation
British classic car dealer based in Milton Keynes; acquired the car from the first owner and sold it shortly thereafter.
- 1989 → 1991Private saleR. Jaynespartial documentation
London-based owner who kept the car for roughly three years before selling it to a specialist dealer.
- 1991 → 1991-06-10Private saleMark Pullicino Classicspartial documentation
London-area exotic car dealer who had the car inspected at approximately 59,977 km and described it as excellent and original before selling it on.
- 1991-06-10 →Private saleCurrent ownerfull documentation
Acquired the car in London at 65,600 km, later relocated to Massachusetts in 1994 and then to Arizona in October 2013; commissioned mechanical work including a full engine overhaul in 2012.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1991Mechanical
Shortly after the car's arrival in Massachusetts, a new clutch was fitted, modern oil-fed Carrera-type chain tensioners installed, heat exchangers renewed, and a new muffler fitted.
Work carried out soon after the current owner took possession and relocated to the US.
- 1991BodyworkWest Foreign Auto Body
A front fender and left-hand door skin were replaced and refinished; new OEM black Carrera script was also applied to match.
Shop located in Natick, Massachusetts. Internal structural components were assessed and found sound.
- 2012Engine rebuildEuropean Performance Engineering
A complete engine overhaul was carried out.
Workshop based in Natick, Massachusetts; work commissioned by the current owner.
- —Modification
Standard gear lever replaced with a factory short-shift kit; original parts retained. Shift linkage coupler subsequently renewed. Factory radio replaced with an AM/FM/SW/cassette head unit and a pair of Pioneer speakers mounted in the front kick panels.
Comfort and convenience upgrades made by the current owner during his tenure; original shift lever components will accompany the car at sale.
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