Porsche 911 Carrera RS

The vehicle in detail

In addition to its ‘Special Order’ Gulf Orange hue, this M472 Touring was optioned with sports seats in leather with corduroy inserts, a heated rear window, electric mirrors, a driver’s mirror and Carrera lettering in black. A UK supplied C16 example, this car has remained in the UK from new, with unbroken and comprehensively documented ownership since delivery in 1973.

• 24.05.1973 – Supplied new to Porsche Cars GB
• 02.11.1973 – Purchased by Mr McPherson

Its first private owner, Mr McPherson would retain the car through until 1976, at which point it would move to its next custodian in Haverfordwest, Wales. Its sequential ownership is noted and can be seen summarised below.

• 20.09.1976 – Mr Thomas
• 12.10.1977 – Mr Manson
• 28.06.1978 – Mr Richardson
• 19.09.1978 – Mrs Brotherton-Ratcliffe
• 10.07.1981 – Mr Evans
• 17.09.1981 – Mr Strickland
• 01.04.1984 – Mr Lloyd
• 11.10.1984 – Ms Johns

Purchased in October of 1984 by Mr Jeannette Johns, a keen and enthusiastic racer who would maintain and enjoy the 2.7 RS as her personal car. Johns leant the car to renowned magazine Supercar Classics where it was notably featured on the cover. The 10-page article published in January 1988 features an in-depth review by automotive journalist Steve Cropley.

• 01.05.1995 – Previous custodian

In 1995 the car would enter a period of ownership spanning 26 years. Much loved and diligently maintained, the 2.7 RS would see frequent outings to Porsche events and concours across the UK.