Duke of London, Brentwood, UK
https://www.classicdriver.com/de/car...11/1972/887842
https://www.dukeoflondon.co.uk/produ...inning-tribute
1972 was a unique year for the Porsche 911 generation with the repositioned oil tank and external filler cap on the rear ¾ panel, known as the ‘Oil Klappers’. An engineering design to improve weight distribution for the ever so successful 911 chassis. The external oil flap, a rare and wonderful feature that quickly became a flaw to some owners, mistakenly filling with petrol! Resulting with Porsche to revert the design for the upcoming years. Today, the 1972 ‘Oil Klappers’ are extremely rare, one year production of the 911, which has become quite a collectable.
This RSR build is based on an original left hand drive 1972 911T (manufactured on 19th May 1972) for the American market – residing in sunny California. The 911T was then acquired to a collector in Japan where it was shipped from West to East and spent the most part of 30 years in Japan before its arrival in the UK (we will get to that shortly).
The 911T traded hands to Jun Sato, a Porsche collector and builder from Tokyo, Japan. Jun decided to breath a new sense of life and purpose into the ‘Oil Klapper’. A transformation to 2.8 RSR spec began to unfold, but this was to be something special, a tribute to what we may argue as the most iconic, unique and decorative 2.8 RSR of all time: The Brumos 1973 12hrs of Sebring winning 2.8 RSR, raced by Hurley Haywood, Peter Gregg & Dr Dave Helmick.
We did say this tribute is little special. Jun had a connection with the original Brumos car. At the time of build, the Sebring winning RSR was being maintained and stored in the UK. Jun travelled from Japan to the UK to meet the car and have a private viewing of the original RSR. During this time, he scanned the original RSR and captured key design details to accurately replicate for the ‘Oil Klapper’ build. This included all the Livery design (shape, colour, & sizes), also noting the RSR bubble arch profile, front bonnet fuel filler design and even down to the finite details like the age related patina from its racing past.
In 2015 the build was complete and by December 2017 the RSR arrived in the UK, where it has been truly loved and cherished by its custodian.
The RSR is a sight to view, a full blown 70s race car! However, the build is an improved version of the original, with a philosophy to handle and outperform a period RSR. Stripped out to save weight (as Porsche & Brumos did in period), a full welded cage (replicating the Sebring RSR design) fitted with ‘patinia’ effect to match the worn
in-race appearance. The interior was crafted by Simon Farrell @pf911interiors, with specific instructions to match the period black light weight RS/RSR carpet, source period RSR seats and a few period details. The work speaks for itself, an undiluted cockpit, beautifully simple but with a purpose for racing, no creature comforts here. Lastly, Schroth harnesses fitted to finish the period interior.
This car is destined for track and fast B roads. That said, is surprisingly tame, if you can handle the exhaust note, around town and cruising on the motorway. All the mechanicals overhauled with uprated parts, from the suspension which includes Bilstein RSR Coilovers, fully rose jointed, mono-ball top mounts, solid engine & gearbox mounts and RSR front & rear sway bars. Power is delivered aggressively by a racing spec 3.2 flat six with all new internals including high compression pistons, cams & lifters. A unique intake system normally found on Cup cars & a full Dansk RSR exhaust system helps the engine breath & run at optimal power. This combination creates some of the best air-cooled sounds known to man. Its loud, raw and angry.
Sticking to period tradition a rebuilt 915 gearbox with upgraded Wevo shifter makes shifting a joy, so precise and engaging. I see why so many people love the old-school feel of a 915 box. A mechanical shifter that requires a driver to really concentrate about each up & downshift. Sensational.
With all the upgraded power, the braking system had a revamp, in the form of rebuilt 964 brakes (painted in RS mint green) with period cooling ducts that provide the additional stopping power. Further, the RSR has a period ATL race fuel cell & competition battery with electric cut-offs. Overall, it’s a recipe for a hot vintage racer with a net weight under a ton and peak power north of 300bhp. This is a real visceral driving experience, pure, undiluted with no driver aids. Go as fast into the corners as you dare, there is plenty of grip from the 11j rear Fuchs wrapped in period Michelin TB15 rubber.
This “RSR” is so special, an addiction to drive and even more to admire from distance, and witnessing everyone’s reactions to its aggressive presence & exhaust note is such a buzz.
The full specification of the car is as follows:
LHD 1972 911T “Oli Klapper”
Factory non-sunroof car
Exterior:
Full light weight RSR body (hood, bumpers, ducktail & RSR arches) per original.
Brumos 73 Sebring livery (identical to original)
Original Cebie lights & covers
Braid RSR wheels (9j & 11j)
Michelin TB15 Tyres (new)
ATL Race Fuel Cell
Battery Cut off
Vehicle Tracker
Suspension:
RSR coilovers (Bilstein shocks & Eibach springs)
RSR sway bars
RSR quick change camber adjuster (inside car)
Fully rose jointed
Solid Top Mounts
Strut brace
Engine:
- 3.2 - ~ 280bhp freshly rebuilt (covered 2-3k miles)
- Motronic ECU
- High Comp Pistons & Liners
- G60 Cams
- Cup Intake
- RSR Exhaust system
- Solid Engine mounts
- RSR engine brace
Gearbox:
- 915 freshly rebuilt
- Wevo shifter & coupler
- SACHS performance clutch
Brakes:
- 964 Front Callipers & pads
- Callipers Painted RS Mint Green
- Vented discs
Interior:
- RSR Sebring style welded cage
- RSR seats (GTS Classics) nylon/perlon with adjusters
- RSR lightweight Interior - carpet/door cards etc retrim by PF911 interior
- Glove box delete
- Clock delete
- Original 72 gauges
- New Red Schroth 3 point Harnesses
- Quick-release Momo steering wheel (1982 prototipo)
All service work since its arrival in the UK has been carried out by Tower Porsche & Northway Porsche.
The car is available to view, by appointment, at our West London showroom. As with all of our cars in stock, a digital folder, containing dozens of detail photos of the car, walk-around videos, and photos of the underside, is available on request. We welcome all inspections and we are happy to assist with overseas shipping. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions.
Gooding & Company Amelia Island Auction, March 4, 2022
1973 Porsche 911T RS Tribute
VIN: 9113103081
Engine: 6411430
Trans: -
Color: Light Yellow/Black
Mileage: 04,751 km (indicated)
Auction Estimate: US$130,000 - $160,000| Without Reserve
Sold for: TBD
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Auction Description:
Car Highlights
- Exceptionally Fun Driver with Desirable Modifications
- Finished in Gorgeous Glasurit Yellow Paint
- Limited Ownership History with Low Mileage
- Fitted with RS-Style Flares, Front and Rear Bumpers, and Ducktail
- Original 2.4-Liter Engine Replaced with a More Powerful 3.2-Liter Twin-Plug Hot Rod Engine
- 3,164 CC SOHC Air-Cooled Flat 6-Cylinder Engine
- Bosch Mechanical Fuel Injection
- Estimated 270 HP
- 5-Speed Manual Transaxle
- 4-Wheel Ventilated Disc Brakes
- 4-Wheel Independent Suspension with Torsion Bars
In this example, the original 2.4-liter engine was swapped for a more powerful 3.2-liter derived from the later model 911 SC, making around 270 hp. Other performance modifications include larger 911 S brakes and Elgin camshafts. It also sports many cosmetic upgrades, such as the flared fenders, front and rear bumpers, and infamous ducktail, thus making the car’s modified appearance evocative of the Carrera RS. To complete the look, period-correct Bosch H1 headlights, front fog lights, sport seats and Fuchs 15x7” and 8” wheels have been fitted. This wonderful 911 T is a well-sorted example of a “hot rod” 911 that will give you a smile every time you take it out for a drive, while maintaining a gorgeous, period-correct look.
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Doug Dill
1973 911E Coupe
PCA #1987109761
Early 911S Registry #548
This backdated 1979 911SC is at Autokennel in Orange County, CA. It has a lengthy list of top notch pieces, including a built 3.2 engine. For the asking price of $110k, I don't think you could build this car to this level?
https://autokennel.com/featured_vehi...2-euro-engine/
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1970 911T
1972 De Tomaso Pantera
1997 993 Carrera 6-Speed (Gone but not forgotten)
Silverstone Auctions, RAF Museum, London, UK, March 4-5, 2022
1970 Porsche 3.0L RHD 911T Coupe, Lot 346
VIN: 9110123031
Engine: 6669035
Trans: -
Color: Red/Black
Mileage: -
Auction Estimate: £80,000 - £90,000/~US$106,000 - $119,000
Sold for: NO SALE
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Auction Description:
Impressively built, superbly presented and UK road registered, this right-hand drive 911 offers entry into a variety of motorsport disciplines.
- Built for competition using a Prefab Motorsport shell and painted in the iconic Marlboro colours
- 3.0-litre motorsport engine by Straase Porsche with triple Weber carburettors, ITG filters and circa 276bhp
- 915 gearbox with motorsport ratios. Fully adjustable Reiger suspension set-up
- Impressive overall specification. MSA Papers (Stage Rally Cat 1) and fully road legal with a UK V5C
- Eligible for variety of events due to adjustable set up
- Offered at a competitive estimate. Would take a lot more to replicate
- NB: The registration number illustrated (G 70) does not form part of the sale.
Offered here is a superb competition-prepared 911 that offers possible entry into a large variety of top class events or spectacular fast road use seeing as it's also fully road legal. It's been built using a Prefab Motorsport prepared shell and is accompanied by an MSA Passport (Stage Rally Category 1). The specification is impressive and extensive, with a summary below:
- 3.0-litre motorsport-specification engine built by Strasse Porsche with Mahle 10.5:1 pistons, G60 cams, machined internals and gas-flowed heads. It runs on triple Weber carburettors with ITG filters. There is MSD ignition and ignition advance, with the power output recorded at circa 276bhp.
- Drive is via a five-speed 915 transmission that has been rebuilt by Strasse, with ‘GT’ gears and motorsport ratios of 3.18, 2.19, 1.60, 1.26, 1.08, and with a 8.31 final drive - all though a plate-type limited-slip differential and new Sachs 226mm clutch.
- Welded-in roll cage and seat rails, as well as a comprehensive strengthening kit.
- The underbody is protected with M Sport ballistic Kevlar floor pan guards, a Prepfab sump guard using alloy brackets, and a Prepfab front guard.
- New front wings fitted, along with new indicator housings and headlights and 911 R-type rear light housings.
- New fibreglass bumpers, fibreglass bonnet and engine lid, and a 993-style rear vent grille.
- The doors were fitted with refurbished frames and Prepfab door cards.
- The suspension is a fully adjustable Reiger set up along with new wishbones and bushes with 19mm and 26mm torsion bars (front and rear), new factory top mounts, and refurbished front hubs and bearings.
- Steering is a Prepfab quick-rack with new UJs, a refurbished column, new Turbo-type track rod end kit and a new Momo steering wheel and boss.
- Premier FIA bag tank in an alloy container, with an internal collector and new fuel pump, plus fully braided fuel hoses, twin fuel regulator, and a remote fuel filter.
- Carrera 3.2 brake discs and callipers, Prepfab bias-adjustable pedal box, twin reservoirs, steel braided brake lines, and a Prepfab hydraulic handbrake kit.
- Professionally built wiring loom, remote relay panel, LED fuse boxes, a remote FIA ETA master switch, and all new switches throughout.
- Prepfab-built lamp pod with PIAA lights.
- The interior features a lightweight dashboard, FIA Atech seats and frames, six-point TRS harnesses, Peltor intercom system, USB port, carbon-fibre driver footrest, lightweight door cards with RS type handles, roof insulation, FIA roll-cage padding, an Odyssey lightweight racing battery, and a twin helmet box.
- Under the bonnet is a Lifeline electric fire suppression system, fibreglass spare wheel holder, and a Prepfab strut brace.
- Accompanied by a substantial amount of spare parts, including two set of wheels and tyres, and an alternative exhaust silencer, suspension parts, and transmission components (including complete standard transmission).
- The 911 comes with a valid MSA Passport (Stage Rally Category 1), Homologation Form, and MSA Historic Rally Identity Form.
This impressive build offers superb value for money and great flexibility given its potential eligibility for circuit racing or road rallies. We encourage all interested parties to come see the car for yourself at the Season Opener sale and let the result of all the hard work that’s gone into this car, speak for itself.
Last edited by DOUGS73E; 04-06-2022 at 02:28 PM. Reason: Added sold for price.
Doug Dill
1973 911E Coupe
PCA #1987109761
Early 911S Registry #548
dang....lol
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Peter Kane
'72 911S Targa
Message Board Co-Moderator - Early 911S Registry #100
Ryan Friedman Motorcars, Glen Cove, New York
1973 Porsche 3.5L 911 Carrera RSR tribute
VIN: 9113103388
Engine: -
Trans: -
Color: Gulf Blue/Black
Mileage: 003,117 (indicated)
Price: US$319,995
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Dealer Description:
1973 Porsche 911 RSR Recreation: Stemming from a rather special Porsche collection out of California is this staggering Gulf Blue fastened and 2,XXX mile specimen built by renowned Porsche service and restoration facility, Kundensport by Ed Palmer, that started life as a vin number accompanied and actual 1973 911 coupe.
Its exhaustive documentation of the restoration performed makes note of the following select exterior, interior, and engine updates: 3.2 bottom end from a 930; stock crank; balanced rods; ARP hardware; bored 3.5l 100mm high compression heads; DC90 cams; larger valves; ported and matched intakes; rebuilt Weber 46 IDA carburetors; rebuilt 915 short shift 5 speed trans. The cabin boasts era-correct details (just as the exterior) such as the seats, carpeting, Repa harnesses, RSR roll bar, RS door cards/pulls, and steering wheel with the exterior featuring RSR steel fenders and flares; a lightweight RSR fiberglass hood; custom RSR spec Fuchs surrounded by period-appropriate michelins all combine to form a wildly exceptional presentation where the minutest of details are hyper accurate, causing it to be nearly indistinguishable from its inspiration.
It's the closest thing to a real 1973 2.8 RSR while also boasting additional torque along with an extra 15 horsepower over the former.
Doug Dill
1973 911E Coupe
PCA #1987109761
Early 911S Registry #548
October 2018 - Was listed on the PCA Mart Classified for US$97,000
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Bring-a-Trailer Website Auction
1970 Porsche 911E Coupe 'RS Tribute', Lot #75048
VIN: 9110200966
Engine: 909526 (2.8L MFI)
Trans: -
Color: Arctic White/Black
Mileage: 80,362 (indicated)
Auction Estimate: -
Sold for: NO SALE (Bid to $70,500 on 6/1/22)
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Last edited by DOUGS73E; 06-06-2022 at 10:54 AM. Reason: Added sold for price.
Doug Dill
1973 911E Coupe
PCA #1987109761
Early 911S Registry #548