'72 prototype or ST build???

[Richard10]

Hi guy's,

I have bought a 72 T which needs restoring.

Was planning to build a ST replica. But because car is gone be a street driven car the builder suggested to build a RS prototype. It would make homologation (Europe) easier and the car would not to be that extreme.

It seems in '72 Porsche build some RS prototypes. It was a 72 with the RS rear flares and front spoiler. It had no duct tail. Engine was 2.7 RS. It had oil door.

The build is gone be very expensive, like you all know, so my question is:
Does anybody know these prototypes?
Is this gone be a good idée or should I build a ST instead?

Thanks
Richard

[Walko]

Welcome but you need to post pics of your car

Build what suits your needs for what you plan on using the car for

Michael

[GeorgeK]

Originally Posted by Richard10

Hi guy's,

I have bought a 72 T which needs restoring.

Was planning to build a ST replica. But because car is gone be a street driven car the builder suggested to build a RS prototype. It would make homologation (Europe) easier and the car would not to be that extreme.

It seems in '72 Porsche build some RS prototypes. It was a 72 with the RS rear flares and front spoiler. It had no duct tail. Engine was 2.7 RS. It had oil door.

The build is gone be very expensive, like you all know, so my question is:
Does anybody know these prototypes?
Is this gone be a good idée or should I build a ST instead?

Thanks
Richard

The RS prototype is described in Koradsheim's "bible".

Follow what you like. The cost difference is minimal. Less RS prototypes run around, so I would go for that.

What does "gone be" mean?

[Richard10]

"Gone be" means "going to be" for a too fast typing not English speaking guy, sorry for that.

I had never heard of this prototype before and was concerned about resale prices, but it seems not a wrong car to build. I will go for it I think.

Pics will follow when building begins.

[GeorgeK]

All preference questions. Good documentation and correct in every detail are key to an excellent replica as opposed to another mod job. The best known one is red I think. Autofarm restored it, they should have details.
Understand the typing shortcut now

[Flieger]

contact varunan123 here: 1972 Tour de corsa RSR photos and info - Early 911S Registry Bulletin Board

Early 911S Registry Bulletin Board - View Profile: varunan123

He owns this car:

[911st]

I do not understand your licensing laws.

However, I would not think an "RS Prototype" would probably be any different than a 70-72 ST. Both were probably factory special non street typed cars I suspect.

If you can find it Porsche had a "Sport Purposes" or similarly tittled pamphlet they published for 1972 that listed the options for the 914 GT6, 911S Rally, and ST including rims, motor's, carb's, MFI and other goodies. I think 2.5 with 906 cams was the biggest motor.

I believe there were some early 73RS's built in late 72 on 72 chassis with the side oil door but you would have to double check.

You probably know the ST had a 2.5 long and short stroke full race motor that probably would not be very street friendly.

I do not know but maybe the 73 2.8 RSR might have even been built in late 72 as a 73.

I could be off on some of this.

[Richard10]

Thanks for the info.

By the ST licensing problem I mean the ST differs more from the original T than the prototype.
The car stays officially a T.

The varunan123 car seems to me an RSR prototype, I am looking for the RS prototype.

[Flieger]

Piech had a blue/purple one with a wild interior, as seen in this thread: Significant Porsche Prototype Poduction car - Page 2 - Early 911S Registry Bulletin Board