Description:

SUMMARY

An original factory-supplied, LHD, 1975 2.7MFI Carrera upgraded in 1996 to an FIA-compatible RSR IROC specification. Imported to the UK in 2003 by Nick Faure with much International success over the following two decades.

DESCRIPTION

This striking Porsche 911 RSR replication comes with an illustrious backstory having been a Tour de Espana and twice winner of the Tour of Britain. Based on a 2.7-litre Carrera MFI, it was converted to 3.0-litre Carrera specification in the late seventies winning various tarmac staged rallies in Germany. In 1996, the renowned Swiss tuner, HS Racing, upgraded it to an FIA -compatible RSR IROC specification with a nod to the International Race of Champions where top flight drivers competed in identical Carrera RSRs. These original RSR have become one of the most sought-after Porsches 911s worldwide.

It was originally imported in to the UK in 2003 by Porsche Le Mans driver, Nick Faure, who had raced RSRs in period for Porsche GB. With Nick at the helm, it won the 2003 Tour de Espana and the Circuit des Remparts Porsche 911-only race in Angouleme. It was then sold to Sean Goodyear who won the 2008/2010 Tour Britannia and it also ran at the 6HRS of Spa-Francorchamps. After an entry into the 2012 Tour of Britain the new owner commissioned Mike Bainbridge Engineering to rebuild the engine and gearbox and Sean Goodyear set the car up for track/tarmac use. From 2015 to 2020 the RSR formed part of a bespoke Porsche collection before being sold.

The 3.0-litre twin-spark MFI engine produced c300bhp and was originally built by Heini Schneebit of HS Racing uses high-butterfly injection and twin coils and was rebuilt in 2012 by Neil Bainbridge who also rebuilt the Guards gearbox including a new limited-slip differential, gear cluster and crown wheel and pinion.

In October 2021, the oil coolers, fuel lines, brake fluid, drive belt and ignition leads were replaced and new Michelin tyres were fitted to the Fuchs-style wheels, (270/45/15 fronts 335/55/15 rear). The most recent service was in July 2022 at an indicated 6,841 miles, where technicians at Jasmine PorschaLink UK replaced the engine oil, filters, spark plugs and fuel injector as part of a major service. The seat belts and fire extinguisher were replaced by the current owner in 2024.

 Accompanying the vehicle will be the car’s Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, various German title documents, import documentation, its previous FIA Historic Technical Passport (issued in 2006), and a collection of maintenance invoices and MOT test certificates. As with any competition car, it's best to check the suitability and currency of any safety-related equipment, seats, belts, cage, tank, fire equipment etc.

This seriously historied Porsche 911 RSR Replica is understood to be eligible for several prestigious racing or rallying events and represents incredible value against its RSR IROC brethren. 

Website: