Race Retro Classic & Competition Car Sale 2020 21st - 23rd February 2020

Race Retro Classic & Competition Car Sale 2020 20 Competition Cars - Friday 21st February 2020 • An original, 1973 left-hand drive, 911T brilliantly modified to 2.8 RSR specification • Delivered to the US in 1973. Returned to Germany in 2009 • Converted to RSR-spec by Scuderia-Eleven GmbH. Engine rebuild Bienert Boxer-Motoren • Finished in Grand Prix White. UK-registered with historic vehicle status • Accompanied by its UK V5c, MOT certificate, DMSB Historic Technical Passport, FIA papers and an inspection report from Gunther Frey. Dipl.Ing (FH) The ‘RSR’, introduced in 1973 by the factory as an evolution of the already potent 2.7 RS, was both an official works team car built to contest International World Championship Group 4 GT endurance events and also available for privateer race teams in full competition trim. The RS itself was a hugely successful development of the standard 2.4-litre flat-six. The engine was bored out to 2.7 and carefully massaged to produce 210 horsepower which was fed through a five-speed gearbox with uprated 4th and 5th cogs, all contributing to remarkable acceleration and a top speed of over 150mph. Revised and stiffened suspension and larger four-wheel disc brakes complemented the increased power and ensured the RS remained perfectly balanced. An initial order of 500 RS’ was produced to meet FIA Homologation Requirements but the cars were so popular that production eventually totalled some 1,580 units. The most hardcore, no-nonsense, version of these race- focused 911s was the RSR. These Rennsport specials, with their dramatic, pumped-out wheel arches, intensified the standard 2.7 RS flavour in every way. Wider, lighter, faster, and more capable in every performance category, the RSR was the RS unrestricted, dialled in for maximum capability with scant regard for creature comforts. The formula was successful – the 2.8 RSR is still recognised today as one of Porsche’s most successful race cars. Sadly, however, if the RSR was in the Periodic Table of Elements, it would be Unobtanium as just 49 were built resulting in them rarely coming to market, and when they do, the numbers are not for the faint-hearted, broadly equivalent to a row of terrace houses in Bradford. Consequently, anyone wishing to experience the addictive blend of handling, balance, performance, feel and simple purity that is the RSR, has no choice but to create their own. We are pleased to offer for sale an original 1973 left-hand drive, 911T brilliantly modified to 2.8 RSR specification and accompanied by an FIA Technical Passport (Competition GT; Class GTS27). Unusually, for a conversion of this nature, the car is UK-registered with Historic Vehicle tax status and could be used on the road or circuit. Chassis Number 9113100481 was originally delivered to the USA in March 1973, however much of its early history is unknown. In 1991, it was registered as belonging to Patricia J Vanleen of Baton Rouge, Los Angeles and in October 2009 was returned to Germany in the care of the S & N Automobilzentrum Aachen Gmbh. From July 2010 until October 2017, the car was the pride and joy of the previous owner, who sold it through Silverstone Auctions Porsche LOT 206 Registration: EWV 455L Chassis Number: 9113100481 Engine Number: Estimate: £65,000 - £75,000 1973 Porsche 911 2.8 RSR FIA Historic GT Race Car More Images Lot 206 Bid On Lot 206