1987 Porsche 911 Carrera RS Tribute 3.4L
Vehicle Details
- Year: 1987
- Make: Porsche
- Model: 911 Carrera Modified
- VIN: WP0ZZZ91ZHS101114
- Mileage Shown: 176,111km (TMU)
- Transmission: Manual
- Title Status: Clean
- Color: Grand Prix White
- Seller Type: Dealer
- Location: Charlotte, NC 28227
- Dealer Fees: None
- Lot #: V-0038517
A tribute to the legendary 1973 Carrera RS 2.7, this European-spec 1987 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe underwent a long-hood backdate restoration including a custom black leather and pepita houndstooth interior. It features a 5-speed G50 manual gearbox paired with a rebuilt and upgraded 3.4-liter flat-six engine. Built over two years by a specialist in Germany, this 911 was imported to the U.S. by its seller in North Carolina and is now being offered for auction with less than 1k kilometers driven since completion.
This 911 was originally delivered without a sunroof and has been modified with a backdated metal long-hood nose section, composite RS-style bumpers, and a ducktail rear spoiler. The car has been refinished in its original Grand Prix White color and decorated with green Carrera RS graphics, chrome headlight bezels and door handles, a chrome driver’s side mirror, polished aluminum window moldings, dual center-mounted tailpipes, and 16” Fuchs alloy wheels with green-painted centers and anodized silver lips. Notably, the fuel filler lid has been autographed by racing driver Walter Röhrl. It rides on a set of Continental Sport Contact summer tires from 2019. A TUV inspection was completed in August 2023 and is provided for reference in the gallery.
The cabin has been redone and fitted with a pair of custom black leather bucket seats featuring pepita houndstooth cloth centers, white-painted backrests, and OMP safety harnesses. Other accessories include a green-painted roll bar, an aftermarket three-spoke sport steering wheel, power windows, and a Becker Indianapolis radio paired with upgraded JBL speakers in the doors. Switches have also been added to the center console for controlling heated seats, although the seats currently fitted are not heated. All other gauges and accessories are said to remain fully functional.
The flat-six Carrera engine has been rebuilt to a 3.4-liter displacement and paired with a factory 5-speed G50 manual gearbox sending power to the rear wheels. Producing a claimed output of 290 HP, the engine features an FVD Brombacher mass air flow meter performance kit, stainless-steel heat exchangers, and a Dansk sport muffler. The brakes and suspension have been overhauled including new Bilstein shocks. The underbody is also completely preserved with a TimeMAX coating.
This sale will include a spare tire and a clean title.
The seller would like you to know: “Thank you for visiting our Auction. We specialize in Air-Cooled Porsche with an emphasis on backdated 911s. The car is exceptionally clean and is a very good representation of the original 911 2.7 RS. The car is in exceptional condition, with fresh paint, interior, and a recent motor rebuild.”
Auction Results
- Highest Bid: $107,000
- Auction End: Jan 03, 2024 08:25:25PM UTC
- Number of Bids: 5
Comments (24)
Bid in the amount of $107,000
Bid in the amount of $105,000
Bid in the amount of $100,000
All I have is the Euro CARFAX, which is posted to the Gallery
@HedonMotors what does the report indicate the damage was? Can you share the report?
Bid in the amount of $90,000
@flatcrank I would like to talk to you . Dm me
Good morning, in the effort of full transparency, wanted to note that we got hold of a Euro history report this morning that did indicate accident history. With that being said, the car is fully restored and as professionals in the industry we have been through this car up and down and see no evidence of structural damage or prior structural. Only disclosing it because we operate in a very transparent and honest fashion. This car looks feels and drives incredible and we feel very confident that the next owner's expectations will not only be met but exceeded
Really very tastefully done!
@flatcrank Please DM me, I have several. 4 cars in production (3 are ST models, 1 is a 912 early stages). I also have 3 others in stock.
@HedonMotors I agree that's the premise of the appeal in hot rods and outlaws to have the experience of the classics without the price tag associated with affluent collectors trading automotive art gallery pieces.
My quandary is the intent or expectation of 964 and G series based restomod buyers.
Personally, I'm attracted to this example, it's set up to be a track day car, it's not the cliched red, it doesn't pretend to be a real RS and my first thought would be to swap in a lighter hot rod engine and more closely approximate the corner balance numbers of a '73 RS Lightweight.
An alternative approach would be to add air-conditioning from a third party like vintage air, unbolt the cage, put in some recoiler seatbelts and make this a helluva daily driver … a hedonistic hot rod classic 911. : )
Or perhaps I should be asking if you have another build in the works which could emphasize recreating the Lightweight.
@flatcrank Hopefully you are aware, enthusiasts have been cherishing these backdated cars for many years now. Yes, the car is inspired by the legendary 1973 911 2.7RS, but I can assure you it is an incredible driving experience and at a small fraction of the price. This car has a freshly re-built 3.4Liter motor. The increased performance and reliability is what many people prefer over the older 2.7Liter motors from the 70’s. It also has a freshly rebuilt G50 transmission. The car drive like a dream. If I can help answer any questions, please let me know.
Looks good and surely fun to drive, but I wonder, perhaps bidders here can describe their motivation.
Driving this 911 is driving a G series. It doesn't handle or feel like an early long hood, it's heavier, the engine is heavier, the throttle response might be arguably better, but it's just a different 911 so the appeal is entirely in the appearance?
We've all seen many of these resto projects and they have their appeal to the seemingly unending demand for the long hood appearance. The Americans at Singer Group have created a restomod face of the 911 from which a thousand ships have launched. They're all appealing in their own way, from hot rods and outlaws to carbon bodied 11,000 rpm exotics.
The description by the seller of "representation of the 911 2.7 RS" caught my attention. If this was running a 2.7 RS spec engine, that description would make sense to me.
I wonder if the buyers of these various project cars perhaps do not understand they are not buying a '73 RS restomod.
When I updated the image to to include a screenshot from the original German TUV inspection, it was dropped. It appears to be back
@ScoobyDone The compression test seems to have been accidentally deleted and has now bee re-uploaded to the listing gallery.
this may be helpful (from Pelican PArts forum)
1. Place the engine on TDC for the cylinder to be tested.
2. Remove that cylinder's spark plug - and only that cylinder's plug.
3. Screw the leak down tester's connection hose into the spark plug hole (this is better done on a cool engine).
4. Connect the tester to the hose.
5. Connect a regulated air supply set at 100 psi to the tester.
6. Read the gauge. Some testers use two gauges; one measures air in, one measures air held in the chamber.
7. Remove the tester and hose, manually turn the engine to the next cylinder - repeat.
http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforums/showthread.php?t=189606&highlight=PPI+by+Peter+Zimmermann
@HedonMotors thank you for the response--but picture 207 seems to be a photo of the car exterior- no compression test results info that I can see. and 142-153 are what appear to be PAINT METER READINGS.
Compression test results are derived by turning the engine over with a compression tester inserted into a spark plug access port with the ignition disconnected. this reveals the compression generated by the cylinders. can we get these date please?
thanks and Happy New Year
looks like a well-built car, a lovely car to drive every day I can imagine! and a design that lasts forever! as well as a smart engine concept from FVD that I know well!
The Compression Test results are shown on slide 207, however the caption below the pic appears to be copied from a previous slide in the translation. The Compression Results appear to be between ~142 & 153 PSI. I will have the slide corrected
@HedonMotors Hi. are you able to provide compression test results or leak down percentages for the cylinders please? These data always tell the story of engine integrity and bolster bidder confidence-- since it is not always possible to drive the car prior to purchase in these online action formats.
many thanks-ScoobyDone
@Coldbru Our firm, Merritt MoCo, performed the dry ice cleaning as well as Dinitrol undercoating. The seller replied to your question, but if you have any specific questions surrounding the dry ice cleaning and/or undercoating product used, we'd be happy to assist. This car is an absolute blast to drive with the tribute backdate fit and finish being a very tidy and professional.
Thank you joining the auction. We have fully dry-ice cleaned the car and added an undercoating of (Dinitrol 4941). The pan beneath the fuel tank was originally white, so we did not undercoat it. The Bilstein shocks are new. Please let me know if I can answer any other questions.
Nice looking build, what work if any was done to the front suspension Pan?
Bid in the amount of $73,911