Value of an authentic 73 RS

[Kurt B]

I'm looking for the value of an authentic 73 RS Carrera--specs if anyone knows, but mainly how many were made and their value. Once again, if you can't drive the car itself, using a good computer simulation definitely gives you an idea of how awesome a car is/was, and now I'm curious!
And if anyone has a page dedicated to these, post it.

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Kurt B
(smashed)1984 Carrera Cabriolet
911 Page
carrera_cabriolet@yahoo.com

[bfranklin]

Haven't been looking lately, but late last year when I was looking around for early 911S's, the going prices for the early RS's in excellent condition were anywhere from $45K-$65K. They're a little heavier and have the big safety bumpers, but a better deal is a 74 Carrera with the MFI 2.7 engine if you're wanting to go for originality. If your'e looking for a fun-mobile, just buy an early T, update the suspension and build the engine out.

Brad

[schubee]

Kurt,

Just received my June edition of Panorama. It features an article of an original RSR. I found it very interesting and it sure did broaden my knowledge on the early RS / RSR models. Even though it doesn’t give a value I’m sure you’ll enjoy reading it as I did.

Damn, my next P car is definitely gonna be an RS / RSR .........beautiful cars!

John
'81SC Targa

[phillocks]

Original RS Touring go for £30,000 ($45,000) in Europe this is for a good car.
Some nutter in the UK did try and sell his apparently concours condition for £65,000 ($85,000) !!!!
It really depends on the condition.

[phillocks]

Have a look at
www.elevenparts.com
The place is in Switzerland, has 2 for sale both about 80,000 SFR (dont know the Xrate look it up on www.xe.com)

[andyjboy]

There has been a lot of controversy over the years as to exactly how many RS's were produced but the generally accepted figure seems to be 1580 - made up of the RS Sport M471 commonly referred to as the 'Lightweight'), the RS Touring (M472) & the 2.8RSR (M491).

In the UK & Europe prices can vary tremendously (as with any early 911 model) depending on condition/verifiable history/ originality/RHD vs LHD/etc but the baseline for a good, useable LHD Touring is probably around £30k ($45,000) going up to "the sky's the limit" for an excellent, original RHD 'Lightweight' with documented history.
2.8RSR's are in a different league altogether!

Incidentally there are lots of RS replicas in the UK (again of wildly differing levels of accuracy & condition)& you can currently pick up an excellent version (commonly based on a 2.4T) with correct engine/body for around £15,000 ($22,500) - ie about half the price of an original in inferior condition. The subject of 'replicas' often produces heated debates but unless I won the lottery & could easily afford an original I would be very happy to own a well-built RS replica.

Incidentally the 'nutter' who was asking £65,000 for his RS Touring was Mark Waring of well-known early 911 specialist 'World-wide Classics' - & he did sell it. His car was RHD in concours condition & probably the most original Touring version in the world.

Andy Boyle(UK)
'69 911E

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[Kurt B]

Interesting, I checked out the links. Thanks guys. Definitely an awesome car which has a great deal of legend about it.

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Kurt B
(smashed)1984 Carrera Cabriolet
911 Page
carrera_cabriolet@yahoo.com

[Gus Berges]

In reading the Aichele book, there is mention of a book by Thomas Gruber and Georg Konradsheim that is apparently the last word on the RS series cars. Perhaps if you can find the book you will get more information.

Last year in Florida, I knew a gentleman selling his original RS 2.7 in mint shape for $70K. White with blue script. Looked brand new, down to the stickers in the engine bay.

[CamB]

This site usually has a few very desirable cars for sale:

http://www.carclassic.com/VINTAGERACINGPORSCHE.HTM

Now where is my won-the-lottery chequebook.

Cam

[david c.]

I've had the priveledge of admiring two of these beasties lately, both of which were in my mechanic's garage for some MFI tuning. One white, one green. I think the white one was a lightweight. Awesome cars.

When I think of the ultimate 911 for me (I like to drive cars on the street almost all year) I'd like to build a flat black 911T with a 2.8RSR motor. What an awesome engine.

Unfortunately, right now I've delved into the restoration of this little Volvo P1800, furthering the long term 911 masterpiece energies...

[Roland Kunz]

Hello

Yes Dr. Konradsheim wrote the Carrera RS Bible. http://www.tag-books.com/

Also interessting is:
http://www.toadhallracing.com/toad-001.html

Whenever you gto to get one then be aware of the fakes. Some cars are "restored" the easy way. There is also one car existing twice. Whenever buying one have a micrometer on hand to messure the sheetmetallthickness.
Ask for factory cardey and check if all numbers are correct.
Those cars had a much higher value 10 Years ago and some used a good T or E body to restore a RS. Thats fast fix but not restoration.

Grüsse

[zotman72]

Our local PCA region had a charity concours last weekend and lo and behold there was a legit 73 Carrera RS lightweight, white with blue lettering. It had been restored and
it was immaculate. KPH speedo, no clock,thin wool carpet, the works.
The sport seats were amazingly
simple and there were no belts! No undercoating and clean 2.7RS detailed engine.
Aluminum frame ducktail too.
Wow Wow WOW!
The owner was going to bring it to the
track! There is not a finer Porsche
model IHO.
Bill
72T

[Matt Holcomb]

Kurt,

Brad has proffered some sound advice. If you can source a 74-75' Carrera 2.7 with MFI, which offers 98% of the experience for half the price of a 1973 Carrera RS, that's providing you don't mind the impact-bumper look and the original, tea-tray Carrera spoiler.

The 74-75' Carrera 2.7s shared the following with the venerable RS:

1) Engine, type 911/83. Although the Carrera 2.7s used Alusil linerless barrels.

2) Suspension. Carrera 2.7 has slightly larger anti-roll bars compared with the RS.

3) 7,200rpm-redline tacho and 300km/h speedo.


Food for thought, eh?


Matt Holcomb
1974 911 Carrera 2.7 Euro-spec
Dedicated Homepage
Porsche Owners Gallery Profile
Pelican Gallery Profile

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