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Well whipper snappers... Let's do some math. Let's say you are doing well and decide you want that fancy Porsche back in 73. Well, that probably puts you about mid 30s early 40s. I'm generalizing of course... But assuming Porsche owner ages were what they are now.... So 73 was 43 years ago. Mid 30s puts age of these first buyers around 80 years old. I'm not sure what rennlist demographics are but this might be outside that. And if I'm 80 and still ticking I'm defiantly not hanging out on rennlist I'm down at the bar getting me some ladies.
Can recommend a good lecture on the original RS - the new edition of the RS book - written by Dr. Konradsheim / Gruber
If you every have a question on the original RS - call Dr. K - runs a small Porsche sales shop in Vienna... www.rsr.at all around extremely knowledgeable and great guy.
The new edition of the Carrera RS book gained 178 pages over the first, sold-out edition of 1992. Many new insights and findings found their way into the 2015 edition. A vast amount of yet unreleased historical photographs illustrate the motorsport career of this legendary model.
The book describes the origin of the "Carrera legend," which is followed by a portrayal of earlier Carrera types. The key part of the book are the chapters that cover the development and technical specifications of the Carrera RS. The optional equipment is shown in detail. The technical aspects and motorsport career of the RSR race version is extensively documented. The research for the new edition spanned over three full years and the authors were happy that Porsche opened its archive for them, allowing glimpses of internal notes and other period documentation.
The revised text goes hand in hand with an abundance of unknown historical photographic material. The book lists all 1,580 Carrera RS built, giving all production details on colors, equipment and interior – the ideal reference book for aficionados, collectors and restorers. The 434-page English edition is numbered and limited to 3,000 copies. The book is yellow clothbound and protected by a brown cloth slip case.
Details:
- Numbered and limited edition of 3.000 copies
- 434 pages
- 25.7 x 29.9 cm
- Clothbound cover and slipcase
- Over 1,000 photographs and illustrations
- English edition, published August 2015
Look like an awesome book, but man, this one makes college text books look cheap at 438 euros!
I was 25 years old when I bought my 2.8 Carrera RS race car in 1973. Not sure if it qualifies as an RS car discussed here. It was serial # 911 360 0557 bought new at Art Bunker Porsche, in Overland Park Kansas. I raced it in five IMSA races before moving into a 3.0 RSR for the '74 IMSA season. Sorry, I don't have any photos of it.
If anyone is interested in more info on the car or early IMSA racing, let me know.
I was 25 years old when I bought my 2.8 Carrera RS race car in 1973. Not sure if it qualifies as an RS car discussed here. It was serial # 911 360 0557 bought new at Art Bunker Porsche, in Overland Park Kansas. I raced it in five IMSA races before moving into a 3.0 RSR for the '74 IMSA season. Sorry, I don't have any photos of it.
If anyone is interested in more info on the car or early IMSA racing, let me know.
G Dyer
Sweet, so did those RSs have any unobtainium in them like the ones today do?
Life is tough gig. And that is why we need to find things to celebrate. We are all here to share the joy of Porsche. So let's enjoy it. I look forward to clicking on this forum everyday.
thanks for the info, actually this months Excellence magazine has an article on an RS and mentions that the feds at one time were trying to confiscate some that were brought in by Vasek Polak
I bought my first Porsche from Vasek Polak's dealership in Hermosa Beach. Mr. Polak was a true character. He passed away from injuries suffered on the Autobahn while driving a Porsche turbo. He would receive extra allocations by personally doing European deliveries. He amassed quite a fortune investing in real estate and left almost all of it to charity. His wife passed away from breast cancer and he donated millions to centers for breast cancer screenings/diagnostics/treatment. RIP.
In 1973 I was 3 years and my father was driving a 1967 911 Targa - two of his friends got a RS from our local OPC. They were regular customers and paid list price. (I asked my father yesterday about that)
Maybe something interesting for you:
I bought my 964 RS with 1.000 Km for 89.000 DM in 1995 from the same OPC under list price (145.500 DM) - the car was standing around for 2 years and nobody was interested in these cars - at the same time I could have bought a new speedyellow 993 RS Clubsport for under list price out of the showroom, but I took the 964.
I was 25 years old when I bought my 2.8 Carrera RS race car in 1973. Not sure if it qualifies as an RS car discussed here. It was serial # 911 360 0557 bought new at Art Bunker Porsche, in Overland Park Kansas. I raced it in five IMSA races before moving into a 3.0 RSR for the '74 IMSA season. Sorry, I don't have any photos of it.
If anyone is interested in more info on the car or early IMSA racing, let me know.
I was 25 years old when I bought my 2.8 Carrera RS race car in 1973. Not sure if it qualifies as an RS car discussed here. It was serial # 911 360 0557 bought new at Art Bunker Porsche, in Overland Park Kansas. I raced it in five IMSA races before moving into a 3.0 RSR for the '74 IMSA season. Sorry, I don't have any photos of it.
If anyone is interested in more info on the car or early IMSA racing, let me know.
You were really young to buy such a car, weren't you?
About the original subject, I should have to ask someone who bought his RS 2.7 in 1974, as a used car.
His car has over 450.000km now, and is doing well!
02-15-2016, 01:46 AM
which color is your 964RS?
