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2,687cc SOHC Flat 6-Cylinder Engine Bosch Mechanical Fuel Injection 210bhp at 6,300rpm 5-Speed Manual Transaxle 4-Wheel Independent Suspension 4-Wheel Disc Brakes *Purchased new by the consignor in December of 1972 *Superbly preserved, highly original matching-numbers example *One of just about 100 factory-delivered right hand drive examples ever made *Factory Signal Yellow example highly optioned from new with electric sunroof and windows *Offered with extensive history file containing original sales brochure, books and tools THE PORSCHE 911 RS 2.7 CARRERA Revealed at the 1972 Paris Auto Salon, Porsche revived the Carrera name for its luxuriously equipped, top-of-the-range 911 for model-year 1973. Designated "Carrera RS" (RennSport), the newcomer was intended as a limited-edition product for Group 4 GT racing, a class that required a minimum of 500 built. However, the resulting demand for this fabulous car proved so great that the production run was progressively extended, eventually ending up at 1,590 units and allowing homologation in Group 3 for standard GT production cars. Of the 1,590 units, only the first 500 cars were built to exacting homologation specifications, by the use of thinner gauge sheet metal and glass. The majority of cars produced were to "Lightweight" (competition) specification, the remainder being delivered as the Carrera RS Touring, complete with 911S-type interior trim and fittings. Based on a lightened 911S platform, the Carrera RS featured revised suspension and wider rear wheels (beneath flared 'arches) for improved handling, while the 2.7-liter, fuel-injected, air-cooled six-cylinder engine's 210bhp boosted top speed to around 150mph. Today these 1973 model-year 911 Carrera RS's are among the most collectible Porsches ever produced, and stand out as one of the most iconic and hallowed cars of the era. Collectors around the world have their eye on these cars, and they will undoubtedly remain as collectible as they are today decades from now. THE MOTORCAR OFFERED Even with a considerably high production number for the legendary 1973 model-year 911 Carrera RS 2.7, it has become increasingly hard to locate "best-of-the-best" examples. And when you take into consideration that just about 100 or so examples were equipped from the factory with right hand drive steering; it gets even harder! The exceptional Carrera offered here, chassis no. 9113600918, must be considered among the very best examples of the iconic model, not just due to its rare specification and superbly preserved original condition, but also due to the fact that it is offered for sale today by its original owner, who purchased the car brand new in December of 1972. The story of 0918 really begins earlier in 1972, when the consigner - a renowned collector of spectacular sports cars and true 'car guy' - was considering his next new car to enjoy in his hometown of Johannesburg, South Africa. Several upper end sports cars on the '72 market was considered, including a 246 Dino, Porsche 911S and BMW 3.0 CSI. But before pulling the trigger, he read an article about the introduction of the 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7, and soon rushed to the local Johannesburg Porsche dealer to place and order. But here he was told that just 100 right hand drive examples would be built, and none were destined for the South African market. However, he convinced the dealer one should go to South Africa and was able to place and order for 9113600918. Completed at Porsche's Zuffenhausen factory during March of 1973, 0918 was the 918th example in the 911 Carrera RS 2.7 model range produced. Built to the Touring code 472 specifications, 0918 was completed just appears today, finished in color code 6262 'Hellgelb' or Signal Yellow, over a black leatherette and Pepita interior, fitted with both passenger and driver side sports seats with headrests, and a driver's side mirror. Perhaps the most exciting, and certainly very rare detail on 0918's production record, was t