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Porsche 911 (F-Series)
The Porsche 911 was introduced to the world in the fall of 1963 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. It was developed as a replacement for the highly successful Porsche Model 356. It was larger, more powerful, more comfortable and more competitive on the track than any other comparable car on the market at the time. The original air-cooled, boxer-engined 911 was in production from 1964 through 1989, but on this page, we are focused on the original F-Body cars. For 1969 Porsche made the single biggest change to the 911 thus far by lengthening the wheelbase 2.5 inches to reduce the oversteer characteristics inherent to rear-engined cars. Pre-1969 cars are often referred to as the short-wheel base cars (SWB) and 1969 onwards called the long-wheelbase cars (LWB). 1972 and 1973 can also be taken as one group because there were very few changes from year to year. See all of our F-Body Classic 911 Research.
1966 Porsche 911 2.0-litre – GVB 911D – parked on track at Lodge Corner after practice for the Oulton Park Gold Cup on 24 August 2013 Originally a showroom demonstrator, this 911 set the market buzzing, winning the UK’s inaugural rallycross and the British Saloon Car Championship in 1967 in...
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The ST legend The Porsche 1972 911 ST is legendary in automotive history and coveted for its exceptional performance. Under the hood was a potent air-cooled 2.5-liter flat-six engine, delivering over 200 horsepower. Its lightweight construction, reinforced suspension, and modified components made it a force to be reckoned with on...
When the idea came up of producing a series of race cars for the mainly-amateur racers who drove such GT vehicles in the early 1970s, the factory management was skeptical as to whether it would prove to be a profitable venture. After all, the factory had been in this line...
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Daytona 24 Hours, 3-4 February 1973: The start 1973 Daytona 24 hours led by John Watson in the Mirage on pole 1973 saw a return to normality for the Daytona 24-hour race. The distance was set back at 24 hours, after running only a 6-hour length in 1972. Ferrari in...
Porsche’s 2.8 911 RSR Porsche needed to build 500 RSs in 1973 to get the RSR homologated for Group 4 racing. They were so popular that the company eventually built 1580 units. Consequently, the RS is almost common compared to the RSR that came out of the factory winning the...
Simon Kidston has unearthed and sold the rarest classic vehicles worldwide, including the most expensive car ever traded. But there is one car he will never sell. The world-famous classic car dealer Simon Kidston knows the power of time and has built his career on time’s ability to infuse desire....
1965 Porsche 901 chassis #57 After three years of restoration, the Porsche Museum will finally present one of the newest additions to its collection – and the oldest 911 that it holds – at the special exhibition “911 (901 No. 57) – A legend takes off” from 14 December 2017...
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Is going backward the way forward? The Porsche 911; I can’t think of another sports car that better represents an endless evolution of performance. Garnering respect since its inception in 1963, 911 enthusiasts, including myself, continue to ask, “Can Porsche keep finding ways to make it better?” But wait; while...
Porsche 911R book plus slip case (English) by Christoph Mäder, Thomas Gruber and Georg Konradsheim A large package landed on my desk just before Christmas, and being weightier than normal my interest was aroused, so I immediately tackled the packaging to reveal the contents. It was the latest offering from...
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1972 Porsche 911 2.4 S, Inchydoney Hotel, West Cork, Ireland – we were peppered with heavy rain showers on the day of the photo shoot. You could almost draw a line from the clouds above past the back of the car, and see that we were getting drenched, but just...
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Porsche’s 911 Starting in 1964 with the original 911, Porsche has produced a line of six-cylinder rear-engine sportscars that could compete with much more powerful cars thanks to their low weight and superior handling. The 911 quickly became an icon of performance and handling, offering a driving experience unlike anything...
This 1972 Porsche 911 2.4 S is offered for sale by Issimi. It was first delivered in Milan in May 1972. The current owner acquired it in 2015 and proceeded to have a complete mechanical and body restoration on the example. It currently sports a Black finish matched with “pepita”...
Highlights VIN 9112100846 Matching 2.4 engine – built to 2.7 RS spec Manual five-speed 915 transmission One-year-only external oil fill Completed November 1971 Certificate of Authenticity All the right options This 1972 Porsche 911T 2.4 MFI Coupe is finished in its original color combination of Silver Metallic (925) with a...
Revealed at the 1972 Paris Auto Show, the Carrera 2.7 RS was a special model used to homologate the 911 in Group 4 racing. Developed from the 911S, the 2.7 was more potent in almost every area. Compared to the standard Carrera, the car featured a 2.7-litre, fuel-injected, air-cooled, six-cylinder...
A rare 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.8 RSR will be offered at Bonhams Cars on October 12, with an estimated value of up to $1,800,000. One of only 49 built and the 30th example produced, it is one of just two finished in black. This example has significant provenance, having...
This 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Lightweight is a rare and highly sought-after model, with only 200 units produced in the M471 Lightweight configuration. This particular example, set to be auctioned by Mecum Auctions in Glendale, California, on March 22nd, has an odometer reading of just 15,930 kilometers (9,874...
911 2.7 RS Carrera highlights One of the most iconic sports cars of all time Delivered new in Germany Present ownership for more than 15 years An older restoration Recently checked by Porsche specialists Garage Moderne in Geneva Registered in Switzerland Background Porsche revived the Carrera name for its top-of-the-range...
RM Sotheby’s is thrilled to offer this rare and stunning 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring. Finished in its original Black with a Leatherette and Corduroy interior, this highly sought-after car will be auctioned on November 2, with an estimated value of $650,000 to $800,000 The Carrera RS debuted...
Porsche built just 1,580 units of the 1973 911 Carrera RS 2.7, most in the more road-friendly M472 Touring specification. Designed as a homologation model for racing, it was based on the 2.4L 911S and laid the groundwork for the 2.8 RSR, 3.0 RSR, and the turbocharged 934 and 935....
The 911 Carrera RS wasn’t conceived as a road car but as a homologation model for Porsche’s 911 RSR to compete in Group 5 racing. Designed to meet racing regulations, it shed weight and adopted aerodynamic features from its track counterpart. Initially, Porsche doubted its market appeal due to its...
This 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS Lightweight (M471) is one of just 200 built and a standout example in ultra-rare Glasurblau (Glacier Blue)—one of only 16 ordered in this shade. A matching-numbers car, it has had just two custodians since 1979 and comes with comprehensive documentation, including its original German...
The 911 Carrera RS wasn’t designed to be a perfect car or even a road car—it was created for homologating the 911 RSR for Group 5 racing. Porsche needed to build a street version of the race car, focusing on weight reduction and aerodynamic features essential for the track. Initially,...
More than a Carrera 2.7 RS The Carrera RS was introduced in 1973 and homologated for Group 4 GT racing, with only 55 examples of the legendary and ultra-lightweight racing variant Carrera RSR 2.8 produced (RennSport Rennwagen), with many special features, including the highly tuned 2.8L flat-six, 5cm-wider front and...
Background The 1973 Porsche 911E is a unique chapter in the 911 “long-hood” legacy. Positioned between the entry-level 911T and the high-performance 911S, the 911E delivered a blend of performance and drivability that made it one of the most balanced air-cooled 911 models ever. The “E” stands for Einspritzung, German...
For many, the F-Series 911 sportscar is the purest form of Porsche’s iconic rear-engine sportscar. One such example, the 1973 Porsche 911S Targa, marks the end of the long-hood era before major safety and emissions changes reshaped the 911. Equipped with a 2.4-liter flat-six engine producing 190 horsepower, it offered...
The Porsche 911 was developed as a replacement for the highly successful Porsche Model 356. The Porsche 911 was larger, more powerful, more comfortable and more competitive on the track than any other comparable car on the market at the time. The original air-cooled, boxer-engined 911 was in production from 1964...
In 1973, Porsche brought back the “Carrera” name, inspired by past victories in Mexico’s Carrera Panamericana, for its high-performance 911 Carrera RS (RennSport). Originally meant as a limited run of 500 for Group 4 racing homologation, demand surged, leading to 1,580 units and allowing entry into Group 3. The first...
Background The 911ST was offered from 1970 to 1972 in a factory race or rally specification 911. If you wanted a factory-built 911 race car from Porsche during this time, this is what you ordered. Only 23 of these lightweight Porsche’s were purportedly built. The cars were based off a...
This 1971 Porsche 911S coupe was purchased by comedian Jerry Seinfeld in 2008 and subsequently shipped to RUF in Pfaffenhausen, Germany, where it spent the next three years being refurbished and modified. A twin-plug 3.4L flat-six with individual throttle bodies and electronic fuel injection was installed along with a six-speed...
In less than two weeks Monterey 2022 will start and one of the main attractions is a 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 which was previously owned by the late Hollywood actor Paul Walker from the “Fast and Furious” film franchise. Unlike other Hollywood actors who have very little knowledge...
The 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Lightweight is a true legend in the world of sports cars, representing the pinnacle of automotive engineering from that era. This iconic vehicle, hailing from the renowned Stuttgart-based manufacturer, is celebrated for its exceptional blend of power, precision, and lightweight design, making it...
1969 PORSCHE 911 T/R Being offered at Gooding & Company’s Amelia Island Auction is this very rare 1969 PORSCHE 911 T/R, Chassis 119100215, full of history. This is a remarkable Porsche 911 – a factory-built T/R that competed for over 15 years at the highest levels of North American sports...
Beautifully-Restored Carrera RS Lightweight Found on Issimi The Carrera 2.7 RS is the stuff of legends, well known as the ultimate road-going Porsche of the 1970s. Of all the 1,580 Carrera RS 2.7s, only 200 were made were ordered with this lightweight ‘Sports’ trim which made the car more responsive...
One of only 200 units produced, this 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Lightweight is a cornerstone of Porsche’s motorsport legacy. Offered at RM Sotheby’s Paris auction on February 4, 2025, it carries an estimated value of $950,000 to $1,250,000. Built to homologate the 911 for international GT racing, the...
Revealed at the 1972 Paris Auto Show, the Carrera 2.7 RS was a special model used to homologate the 911 in Group 4 racing. Developed from the 911S, the 2.7 was more potent in almost every area. Compared to the standard Carrera, the 2.7 RS featured a larger engine, wider flares...
While chassis 301172 is a competent race car, it has been kept in exceptional physical and mechanical condition overall since its restoration. In addition to its track time, it has been displayed at the Amelia Island Concours and The Carmel-by-the-Sea Concours on the Ave where it was awarded second place...
The first 912s were made in the spring of 1965, alongside the last of the 356s. Originally the 912 was only offered to the European market, thus early examples are particularly rare today. Porsche introduced the 912 to the U.S. market at the New York Auto Show in September of...
FIA regulation changes after the 1972 season ended the Porsche 917’s dominance in World Sportscar Championship racing, prompting Porsche to focus on the 2.4L 911S as the foundation for their racing efforts. It evolved into the Carrera 2.7 RS, where “RS” stood for Renn Sport, meaning motorsport. Engineers reduced weight...
The 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 is widely considered one of the finest air-cooled Porsches ever produced. It is an engineering marvel and one of the greatest all-around sports cars in automotive history. Its place in high-end collections is well-earned, and it’s no surprise why. On January 18, a...
This exceptionally rare 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Lightweight, chassis 9113600446, is one of only 200 M471 Lightweight examples ever produced—and just one of 17 built in right-hand drive. Finished in its original Grand Prix White with blue accents, this RS was factory-equipped with a limited-slip differential and heated...
European Collectibles is proud to present a 1973 Porsche 911E Coupe that is one of the 1,366 911E Coupes produced for the model year. This exceptional example of 1973 Porsche 911E Coupe is reported to be still wearing its original Bahia Red paintwork over a black interior. The exterior trim...
Highlights Early and desirable 1965 model 911 Prepared by Tuthill since 2016 to the current 2.0L Cup specification Race-winning car developed through 3 seasons of 2.0L Cup from 2022 to 2024 Delivered initially in attractive Gulf Blue paint The 911 is considered today one of the most iconic and most...
Having spent its early days as a test and development hack, this 911 Carrera RSR rose to the occasion when pressed into action in the final Targa Florio. 1973 was significant for a couple of reasons. The first is that on 3 April that year, the first mobile call was made by...
This story covers the development of the Porsche 911 RS/RSR prototype in the middle of 1972. Surprisingly, the very first Porsche RS/RSR, chassis number 911 360 0001 started life as a rally car—a factory built ST, 911 230 0769, which the factory itself re-numbered after the car had been returned...
In the world of classic and exotic cars, experience always shines brighter than chrome. Putnam Leasing CEO Steve Posner has been in the leasing business since 1977 and has not just survived a fiercely competitive industry but has risen to the top. Focusing primarily on collectibles and exotics, it was...
Some stories are unfathomable, and how this 911 2.5 S/T could be transformed from a GT class winner at the 1972 Le Mans 24 Hours into a wrecked shell in a barn near San Francisco may never be fully known. The condition of the once-celebrated racing car could be described...
