One to Buy: Acid Blue 1973 Porsche 911 2.7 Carrera Coupe
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With the switch to a revised bodyshell that incorporated elegant impact-absorbing bumpers, the 1974 model year 911 (production of which began in August ‘73) ushered in the most significant revamp yet to Porsche’s flagship model.
The German firm offered this latest 911 with either Coupe or Targa bodywork and a choice of three fuel-injected air-cooled Flat 6 engines: the entry level 150bhp 911, the mid-range 175bhp 911 S and the range-topping 210bhp 911 Carrera.
However, owing to its mechanical fuel-injection and radical valve timing, the hot 210bhp Carrera, which used the same Type 911/83 engine as the legendary 2.7-litre 911 Carrera RS from 1972-1973, did not meet Federal standards. Instead, Porsche elected to fit US-bound Carreras with the 175bhp engine from the 911 S making full fat 210bhp versions a real rarity.
In total, just 1036 examples of the 210bhp Euro-spec. 911 2.7 Carrera were produced in Coupe trim for the 1974 model year. Another 518 followed for 1975, after which the model was discontinued.
Currently on offer at the Early 911S showroom in Wuppertal, Germany, is a very early 2.7 Carrera Coupe delivered on October 1st 1973 and which has been restored to practically as-new condition.
A super desirable non-sunroof Coupe, chassis 9114600281 was configured in the stunning colour scheme you see today: Acid Blue over a Blue-Black leatherette interior with Shetland fabric seat inserts that add a nice period touch. Optional extras included forged Fuchs alloy wheels (6 x 15 fornt, 7 x 15 rear), an electric antenna, front speaker and noise suppression.
