1973 Carrera RS / M472 / Genuine / Numbers-matching / Drives Great / Extra Clean

1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS Touring Description

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Options as-built:

· Originally delivered in Germany, April 1973

· M472 “Touring”

· 4848 Oxford Blue Exterior

· 13 Leatherette and Hound’s-tooth fabric

· 409 Sports Seats Left and Right

· 419 Retractable Shoulder Belts Left and Right

· 650 Electric Sliding Roof

History:

· Originally delivered in Germany April 24, 1973

· Two German Owners

· Purchased by current owner/seller in Germany, September 26, 1983

· Clear Michigan title issued October 13, 1983

· VIN 9113601020 clearly marked on front panel tag and in front trunk

· Production Number 1036815 clearly marked on knee bar, in front of ashtray, matches Porsche Production List

· NHTSA Compliance certified by the current owner/seller May 19, 1984

· EPA Compliance certified by the current owner/seller January 12, 1984

· Exterior refinished by Stoddard Imported Cars Porsche, July 1988

· Featured in Car and Driver magazine, March 2002, in a road test comparison with 996 GT2

· Engine, transaxle and suspension all overhauled at 125,465 km by John Truman, Porsche Specialist, January 2012

· Rear lid restored and painted, along with front and rear bumpers, by Masterworks Automotive Services, December 2016

· Always garaged since 1984

· Now showing 25,773 km, outside the limits of the odometer, so “true mileage unknown”

· Total mileage is approximately 125,773 km or 78,151 miles

Body:

Color Code 4848 Oxford Blue, matches Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, Porsche Production Log and Gruber/Konradsheim “Carrera RS” book

· Both front fenders replaced in separate light repairs by Stoddard Imported Cars Porsche, 1980’s

· Exterior refinished by Stoddard, July 1988

· Rear bumper converted to fiberglass M472 Lightweight

· Rear lid and rear lid latch support restored and painted, along with front and rear bumpers, by Masterworks Automotive Services, December 2016

· A survivor with no rust concerns and proper-fitting trim

· Extra clean, top and bottom

· Good panel fits

· Doors, hood and deck lid close easily

· Front and rear lid supports operate properly

· Weatherstrips all in good condition

· Sigla windshield is not cracked or pitted

· All other glass with manufacturer’s marks in very good condition

· Windows operate easily

· Bright trim in very good condition and 100% complete

· Black door sill trim plates

· Horn grilles and lights all fit properly

· Electric sunroof operates smoothly with no concerns

· Smuggler’s box has no rust and is clean

· Rockers and jack spurs are original and solid

· Original floors with no rust concerns

· Never drilled for antenna

Interior:

Color Code 13 Black Leatherette and Hound’s-tooth interior, matches Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, Porsche Production Log and Gruber/Konradsheim “Carrera RS” book

· Original seat covers, door panels, dash and carpets

· 409 Sports Seats Left and Right

· 419 Retractable Shoulder Belts Left and Right

· Seat covers in good condition with no tears or failed stitching

· Seats slide and latch easily

· Recliners latch correctly

· 380mm padded leather steering wheel 914.347.806.10 in very good condition

· Black headliner in correct material replaced original white

· Black sun visors

· Inside mirror in good condition

· Glove box door fits well with proper lock and key

· Never fitted with radio

· Dash is not cracked

· No wind noise or other noise concerns when driving

· No odor concerns

Engine:

Engine Number 6630969, matches Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, Porsche Production Log and Gruber/Konradsheim “Carrera RS” book

· Engine overhauled at 125,465 km by John Truman, Porsche Specialist, January 2012

· Chassis dynamometer tested to 203 HP/ 178 ft-lb torque at the wheels

· 2.9L displacement

· Fitted with LN Engineering Nickies 93mm cylinders

· JE 9.5:1 pistons

· MFI fuel injection serviced by Truman, January 2012

· Correctly adjusted to support 2.9L displacement

· Carrera pressure-fed timing tensioners

· Original distributor

· Perma-Tune electronic ignition

· Ceramic coated heat exchangers

· New stock muffler

· Stock exhaust is leak-free

· 28 Tube brass oil cooler

· Brad Penn 20W-50 oil

· Original 85 liter Carrera RS plastic fuel tank is clean with no concerns

· Hand throttle works correctly

· Starts easily warm or cold

· Steady 600 RPM idle

· Pulls smoothly and runs cool

· Leak-free with no noises

Transmission:

915/08 Transmission, Number 7830990, matches Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, Porsche Production Log and Gruber/Konradsheim “Carrera RS” book

· Transaxle overhauled at 125,465 km by John Truman, Porsche Specialist, January 2012

· Originally an open differential

· Converted to Quaife Automatic Torque Biasing limited slip differential

· Shifts easily through all gears, up and down

· No oil leaks or other concerns

· No noises when driving

· Linkage and clutch properly adjusted

Suspension, brakes, steering:

· Suspension overhauled at 125,465 km by John Truman, Porsche Specialist, January 2012

· Four Pirelli P6000 steel belted radial tires, size 195/65R15 front and 215/60R15 rear with 100% tread remaining

· “N2” Porsche-approved tires

· Genuine Fuchs alloy wheels, 7X15 front, part number 911.361.020 and 8X15 rear, part number 911.361.020, date-stamped week 24, 1985

· Wheels have recently been professionally refinished in satin and polished silver

· Wheels correctly balanced with no vibration

· Bilstein shocks and struts

· Calipers and rubber hoses are new, January 2012

· Brake fluid flushed January 2017

· Parking brake correctly adjusted and fully working

· Aluminum front suspension carrier, as-built

· Carrera-specific front subframe cover fits plastic fuel tank

· Steering rack is tight with new tire rod ends and undamaged rack boots

· Drives as it should. Tracks straight.

· Steering wheel is level when driving straight. Tires have zero wear.

· No rattles or other concerns

· Brakes straight with no pulling

All the rest:

· Conventional battery is fully charged, with no concerns

· 300 kph speedometer is accurate compared with GPS

· Both odometers work

· Oil temperature and oil pressure gauges operate correctly

· Quartz clock keeps accurate time

· No low pressure or overheating concerns

· Bosch H4 halogen headlights

· Headlights, taillights, brake lights and turn signals all operate

· Reverse light works correctly

· Turn signals self-cancel properly

· All exterior light lenses are clear and not faded

· Dash lights, overhead lights, glovebox light and front trunk lights operate correctly

· Rear defroster and cigar lighter work

· New, correct engine compartment decals

· Windshield wipers work

· Windshield washer system is completely intact

·Trunk carpet is in good condition

· New washer pump operates correctly

· Heater controls work correctly

· Heater and vent fan operate properly

· No engine oil smell inside car when heater is on

Also included:

· Clear Michigan title, issued in 1983

· Porsche Certificate of Authenticity

· Copy of EINZELAUFSTELLUNG ZWECKANGABEN FAHRGESTELL-NR MOD.73 (Porsche Production List), showing Production Number

· Copy of 1973 Porsche Production Record, showing matching numbers

· Original German registration and “Pflegepass” service record booklet

· Copy of March 2002 Car and Driver magazine with road test comparison

· Copy of author’s notes from Car and Driver article

· Original English 1972 911T Owner’s Manual

· Original German 1973 Carrera RS Appendix to the Operating Instructions

· Original German 1974 911 / S / Carrera Owner’s Manual

· Original English 1972-73 Technical Specifications booklet

· Original vinyl pouch for manuals

· Genuine Porsche Parts Manual

· MFI Service Manual

· 1973 Michigan Authentic license plate, legal for registration and road use in Michigan

· Several period Brooklands Porsche books

· 1980’s Colgan vinyl front bra and engine service protector

· Spare space-saver steel wheel with original BF Goodrich tire has never been mounted

· Original jack and lug wrench

· Two air compressors for spare tire

· All receipts for claimed repairs and maintenance since new

· Original German license plates “WW-CD 392” and registration

· Photos in Germany with German plates installed

· Snapshots showing this car at 1980’s Porsche Parades

· Three original keys that fits all locks

Spare parts included:

· Four genuine Fuchs alloy wheels, 6X15 front, part number 911.361.020.00 and 7X15 rear, part number 911.361.020.01, date-stamped week 03, 1985

· Four Pirelli CN36 radial tires, size 195/70VR15 front and 215/60VR15 rear with tread remaining

· These are the wheels and tires that were on the car when purchased in 1983

· Metal rear bumper and license filler panel, just restored by Masterworks Automotive Services, December 2016

· New, Genuine Porsche “Carrera” side scripts, “Porsche” rear script, and “Carrera RS” deck lid script decals

· New, Genuine Porsche “Carrera RS” rear script badge

· Paint materials from December 2016 refinish

· 150 mph speedometer 911.641.502.01 in good working order

· Original black/white visors in good condition

· Intake air pre-heater assembly and hose

·Take-off original timing covers and tensioners

· Two oil coolers, hoses and stone guard

· Front bumper trim strip

· Rocker bright trim in good condition

· Original silver door sill trim

· Rear brake backing plated

· Several front and rear light assemblies and lenses

· Lot of engine maintenance parts including valve adjustment and tune-up parts

· Jack spur/floor jack adapter and fan-holding tools

· Original open differential and drive flanges

· Used transmission gear sets and driveshafts

· Three sets of new brake pads

· Flannel fitted car cover in good condition

“The large print giveth and the small print taketh away”- Tom Waits:

Please remember, this is a used car, which, as nice as it may be, is not perfect. I strive to deliver accurate descriptions, but it is possible to miss small deficiencies and will not be held liable for these minor misnomers. This vehicle is sold AS IS/WHERE IS and comes with no warranties, expressed or implied, whatsoever.

Known issues:

· This car is not restored and reflects 44+ years of enthusiast use

· Exterior repaint from 1980’s shows technology and quality of that era

· Some dust and orange peel is visible in areas painted in 1980’s

· Both front fenders and read lid latch panel have been replaced. Repairs are good quality, but these parts are not original to the car.

· Stone chips in paint on front hood, around headlights, and around wheel arches, especially back of LF wheel arch

· Various chips and marks in paint around the car including peck in right door and right torsion tube cover area. See photos

· LF upper strut mount has been repaired and rework is visible inside trunk, when carpet is lifted

· NO rust-through concerns

· Kunstharzlack tag shows color code 329-9-2 (Dalmatian Blue/Seeblau). Some experts claim 4848 Oxford Blue is the same color. Tag has been on the car as long as current owner/seller has had it. A mystery…

· Certificate of Authenticity shows “Rear Luggage Compartment In Place of Rear Seats”, but there is no evidence to support this in the car or from other data sources.

· Windshield weatherstrip cracking at top corners. All other weatherstrips and seals are very good.

· Interior trim is unrestored, except for headliner, and shows some light wear

· Rear parcel shelf cut on both sides, from installation of shoulder belt harness

· LF carpets worn. Others are good

· Tool kit is incomplete

· Owner’s Manuals incomplete

· RF and RR wheels shown on the car has some peck marks in finish. LF and LR OK. See photos

· CN36 tires are AT LEAST 34 years old and should not be driven on

· Original 6" and 7" wheels are unrestored

· Front brake backing plates have been cut down. Rears are included as loose parts.

· Headlights work on high beam, only, regardless of dimmer switch position. A combination switch may be required to repair this.

· All parts included are as-is, with no warranties

Not included:

· NO ADDITIONAL PARTS OR RECORDS ORIGINAL TO THIS CAR ARE AVAILABLE THAT ARE NOT IN PHOTOS, SORRY

Pre-purchase inspection is welcomed. Please contact me through “Ask seller a question” to arrange inspection and for any additional information.

Offered with realistic reserve. There is no “buy-it-now” price. Car will be sold to high bidder above reserve.

Shipping:

Buyer is responsible for vehicle pickup or shipping. Loose items will be inside car for shipping.

Other Terms:

$2000.00 deposit required within 48 hours of auction close.

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Payment methods accepted:

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-Cashier's Check (certified from US or Canadian bank) or money order.

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