1986 Porsche 911 3.2 modified to 2.7 RS Specification

The 1970s represented a truly 'rich vein' of motorsport success for Porsche, and regulation changes to 'level the playing field' only tested their resolve and ingenuity. The Porsche 917 was rendered obsolete by late 1972, with rule changes to the World Sportscar Championship now geared for "Prototypes". Without sufficient time to respond and complete a build programme, Porsche switched their attention to the European GT Championship, developing still further the successful 2.7 RS. If ever there was justice, it prevailed in early 1973 when a Porsche 2.8 RSR, virtually 'out of the box', won the 24hrs of Daytona in a field littered with Prototypes. Unsurprisingly, it totally dominated European GTs, which considering its 911 underpinnings is a remarkable achievement. The 911 RSR derivatives would remain a 'nemesis' to manufacturers for a decade. Porsche entries won all of the 'Blue Riband' events - Le Mans, Daytona, Sebring, etc. with regularity. The defining 911 of its era, the Carrera 2.7 RS was created to comply with homologation requirements for group 4 racing and all 500 examples of the initial production run were sold within a week of the car's international debut at the 1972 Paris Show. As a design, it was an object lesson in economy of purpose and, with its appropriately fat tyres and duck-tail spoiler it made later models look fussy and clumsy. It was the first 911 to bear the RS moniker and, for many, it continues to epitomise the essence of the 911.

This 1986 911 3.2 litre Carrera was partly modified to 2.7 Carrera RS specification by its former owner, racing driver Johnny Spero, who raced many Porsches in his career. Subsequent RS touches were added under current ownership including removing the rear seats and replacing with custom carpets, and fitting an RS driver's side mirror. The car also boasts a custom made roll-cage by Nur Motorsport, Cobra seats with custom red stitching, road legal OMP harnesses, a Superlegerra steering wheel and an Autofarm bonnet. One of the industry's leading specialists, Pro 9 Porsche is currently replacing the "duck tail' spoiler and front and rear bumpers with period correct RS parts, identical to the ones in the photographs. The period correct registration number FRB 353L beautifully compliments the RS 'look' and the wealth of servicing and receipts show how well maintained this car has been. Official Porsche main dealer Dick Lovett of Bristol has maintained the car for the past two years, with recent service bills, including a new fuel tank, of over £1,800. The mileage of just under 145,000 is the only indication that this car hasn't just left the showroom. A conscientious vendor is an auctioneer's dream, and the car will be presented at auction in superb order with a Dick Lovett Porsche health report and an MoT until August 2016. There may be other 2.7 RS recreations out there, but this car is one of the best available, so good in fact, that the car featured prominently in the centenary issue of Total 911 Magazine.