Brumos 73 RSR Reproduction

[Cornpanzer]

The guys at Aase Sales have a very special new project underway. Starting with a VERY accurate 73 RS replica, they are deep into converting it into a replica of the 1973 Daytona 24 winning RSR driven by Peter Gregg and Hurley Haywood.

Making the project even more special is that it is "Brumos approved" and if all goes to plan, Hurley Haywood will be driving this car on the circuit during the pre-race festivities for the 51st annual Rolex 24 at Daytona. 40 years after winning in a similar RSR, Hurley will be serving as the Grand Marshall for the event. The RSR will also be on display as part of the historic exhibition at the track.

More photos as progress is made.

[drcoastline]

Very cool. Will you be posting pics of the build?

Why isn't Brumos building the car?

[Cornpanzer]

I will try to post as much as I can.
The car is being built by/for Ron Thomas, owner of Aase Sales. It will go in his personal collection. As he already has a great relationship with Brumos, it was a good opportunity for both parties with the 40th anniversary of one of the greatest wins by a 911 coming up soon.

[MY911S]

One of my favs. Anyone know where the original one resides?

[Cornpanzer]

Originally Posted by MY911S

One of my favs. Anyone know where the original one resides?

The original was returned to the factory after the race. It was never seen again from what I have been told. Likely cut up for engineering studies or perhaps re-shelled as another racing car???

[Fixer]

Very cool, looks like you epoxied the flares, that stuff is stronger than weld and no worries about warping.
Those Fuchs are a thing of beauty, thanks for installing for photo.
Nice.

[MY911S]

Thanks Dave looking forward to this one. My old 69S had a motor worked on by Aase. Never got to finish the restoration, Macroni took over care and finished it properly.

[Cornpanzer]

Just for clarification, the Aase name has a lengthy and circuitous history in the Porsche world. your engine was likely built by Randall who is still building engines in California. Dave and Dennis did the parts business. Eventually Dennis concentrated on racing and Dave moved to NC with the parts business. In 2011, Dave passed away and Ron Thomas purchased the parts business and moved it to Columbus Ohio. Ron is a contributor on this board and is truly an enthusiast, so the business is in good hands.

[MY911S]

Ah..interesting. thanks for the info.

[TRE Cup]

subscribed- this is going to be really cool. Ron has a great eye and definitely goes all the way to get the details right

[fryardds]

Very cool Dave. Didn't know this was in the works. Pretty tight time schedule for the race at the end of this Jan. Will be fun to watch this come together quickly.

[drcoastline]

Originally Posted by The Fixer

Very cool, looks like you epoxied the flares, that stuff is stronger than weld and no worries about warping.
Those Fuchs are a thing of beauty, thanks for installing for photo.
Nice.

So there is no welding involved at all? How does this work?

[jackb911]

Originally Posted by Cornpanzer

The original was returned to the factory after the race. It was never seen again from what I have been told. Likely cut up for engineering studies or perhaps re-shelled as another racing car???

Evidently it still exists in Italy, at least as of 2008...

Description of this particular RSR :
Chassis number : 911 360 0328
Porsche 911 2.8 Carrera RSR Prototype.
Production number : 1033678
Only 8 prototypes have been built.
Factory Prototype nœ4 called R4.
Built in december 1972 / january 1973
Color : White Grand-Prix / 908 Glasurit. BRUMOS COLORS
Body specification : RSR Thin Body / glass fibre bonnet, bumpers and extensions
Engine : 3.0L Prototype twin plug with hight butterfly Compression ratio 10.3 : 1 Valve diameter intake 49mm and exhaust 41,5mm Exhaust manifolds had a diameter of 43mm Reinforced clutch plate an pressure plate
Suspension : Shock absorbers Bilstein Stabilizer bars : 20mm in front and 22mm in rear Torsion bars, 22mm in front and 26mm in back.
Transmission : nœ 7931014, Five-speed with oil pump and limited-slip differential
This car was send by the factory for the 1973 Daytona 24 hours ( 3 and 4 February ), the first round of the FIA World Manufacturers Championship 1973.
Collected from New-York docks on 19 th January 1973.
The car ( nœ59 ) race with Brumos colors and was driven by Peter Gregg and the young Hurley Haywood. Result : 1 st!!!
The car returned to the factory at the end of february.
The mission of R4 was accomplished.
Later modified as a "Martini" car.
Sold to Italy.
Sold to William Sala ( Modena ) in 1978.
Restored and upgraded as 935 with twin turbo engine.
Sold in 1988 to Sir Pietro-Luigi Di Monteverdi ( Milano / Italy ), still present owner.
Since 1998 collect 2.8 RSR parts for restoration to the "1973 24 hours Daytona" configuration.
Start restoration in 2004 in Italy. R4
Project for 2008 / 2009 : Vintage racing with Jean-Pierre Jarier ( F )and Paolo Duberti ( I )

[ret9191]

The RSR flairs are welded on, they have POR 15 over the welds to keep them from rusting or pitting. The project is a joint venture AASE/Kraftwerks. More pictures to come soon.

Ron Thomas

[Racerbvd]

Did this car ever get finished? Is this the Gregg car that Peter had wider rear flares and 14” wide Fuchs built for?

[Shaun @ Tru6]

Here is car 95 currently at Tuthills in England

[Bill Verburg]

Originally Posted by Cornpanzer

The guys at Aase Sales have a very special new project underway. Starting with a VERY accurate 73 RS replica, they are deep into converting it into a replica of the 1973 Daytona 24 winning RSR driven by Peter Gregg and Hurley Haywood.

Making the project even more special is that it is "Brumos approved" and if all goes to plan, Hurley Haywood will be driving this car on the circuit during the pre-race festivities for the 51st annual Rolex 24 at Daytona. 40 years after winning in a similar RSR, Hurley will be serving as the Grand Marshall for the event. The RSR will also be on display as part of the historic exhibition at the track.

More photos as progress is made.

911 360 0727
engine #693 0110
gearbox #931 022
built 4/73 Delivered in NY 4/7/1973
delivered to peter Gregg at Brumos Porsche, Jacksonville Fla.

had coil overs and Ti parts

1970Camel GT and Trans Am Championship
4/45 Road Atlanta Gregg 1st
4/24 Daytona Camel 3 hr IMSA Gregg 1st
4/30 Lime Rock IMSA Posey 2nd
5/5 Lime Rock TA Gregg/Posey 2nd
6/16 Watkins Glen TA Gregg/Posey 2nd
7/04 Daytona 250 IMSA Gregg/Haywood 2nd o/a
7/15 Sanair (Canada) TA 6th after Gregg boycotted practice over 2 heat race format
original engine removed and replaced w/ 911 360 0782
7/28 Road America Gregg 29th(piston burned a hole on the new 3.0 engine
8/19 Edmonton TA Gregg 2nd
9/15 Lime Rock IMSA twin 100s Gregg 1st, 2nd after a puncture and spin
9/30 Road Atlanta IMSA Gregg 1st
10/14 Indianapolis Camel 3hr Gregg 1st
11/25 Daytona Finale Gregg/Haywood 1st

sold to Charles Kemp of Jackson Mississippi( original Ti. parts removed)

campaigned in '75/76 by Kemp/Baird

1976 sold to Botero racing

[TRE Cup]

RT is a super stickler for details on these cars. That Aase build will be spot on and spectacular.
Now how about at least TWO cars purporting to be the Daytona 24H winner - which the factory records listed as Verkauft (translated to salvage?)
There is a black and white picture showing the Daytona winner post race on some hill in Germany.

[Bill Verburg]

Originally Posted by jackb911

Evidently it still exists in Italy, at least as of 2008...

Description of this particular RSR :
Chassis number : 911 360 0328
Porsche 911 2.8 Carrera RSR Prototype.
Production number : 1033678
Only 8 prototypes have been built.
Factory Prototype nœ4 called R4.
Built in december 1972 / january 1973
Color : White Grand-Prix / 908 Glasurit. BRUMOS COLORS
Body specification : RSR Thin Body / glass fibre bonnet, bumpers and extensions
Engine : 3.0L Prototype twin plug with hight butterfly Compression ratio 10.3 : 1 Valve diameter intake 49mm and exhaust 41,5mm Exhaust manifolds had a diameter of 43mm Reinforced clutch plate an pressure plate
Suspension : Shock absorbers Bilstein Stabilizer bars : 20mm in front and 22mm in rear Torsion bars, 22mm in front and 26mm in back.
Transmission : nœ 7931014, Five-speed with oil pump and limited-slip differential
This car was send by the factory for the 1973 Daytona 24 hours ( 3 and 4 February ), the first round of the FIA World Manufacturers Championship 1973.
Collected from New-York docks on 19 th January 1973.
The car ( nœ59 ) race with Brumos colors and was driven by Peter Gregg and the young Hurley Haywood. Result : 1 st!!!
The car returned to the factory at the end of february.
The mission of R4 was accomplished.
Later modified as a "Martini" car.
Sold to Italy.
Sold to William Sala ( Modena ) in 1978.
Restored and upgraded as 935 with twin turbo engine.
Sold in 1988 to Sir Pietro-Luigi Di Monteverdi ( Milano / Italy ), still present owner.
Since 1998 collect 2.8 RSR parts for restoration to the "1973 24 hours Daytona" configuration.
Start restoration in 2004 in Italy. R4
Project for 2008 / 2009 : Vintage racing with Jean-Pierre Jarier ( F )and Paolo Duberti ( I )

All true

So I guess there were 2 #59 cars
911 360 0328 the factory prototype raced at Daytona in Jan. Gregg/Haywood 1st

and then the customer RSR chassis #911 360 0727 also #59 raced for the rest of the year

[WP0ZZZ]

Originally Posted by Shaun @ Tru6

Here is car 95 currently at Tuthills in England

By any chance, do you have pictures of the interior where the rear seats would be?