One to Buy: Viper Green 1973 Porsche 911 2.7 Carrera RS
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As you would expect from a firm with such an unwavering approach to ongoing improvement, the last 911 to arrive on the original F body ‘long hood’ platform was the best.
However, as a consequence of a need to also incorporate an array of radical performance upgrades to lay the foundation for a new breed of customer racing car (the RSR), Porsche’s final F body 911, the 2.7 Carrera RS launched in November 1972, catapulted the 911 into the premier league of contemporary supercar performance.
Customers were effectively offered two trim levels: 975kg Sport specification (option code M471, 200 built) or 1075kg Touring specification (option code M472, 1308 built). The M471 Sport was a lightweight version whereas the M472 Touring came equipped with a Comfort pack that included a fully equipped interior and some more robust body trim.
Currently on offer at the Autosport Designs showroom in Long Island, New York, is a 2.7 Carrera RS configured to M472 Touring trim in one of the most unusual colours out there: Viper Green with a Yellow decal kit and matching Yellow wheel centres.
Reputedly one of just 60 Viper Green cars built, this RS was a home market example delivered new to a German customer.
In recent times it has been the recipient of an $80,000 engine rebuild using one of the first 7R magnesium engine cases produced by Porsche's factory Classic department. The original numbers matching 7R engine case is included and could potentially make a great piece of garage art!
