RS Replica

Rupsol · Post by **Rupsol** » Wed Jul 21, 2010 11:24 am

Hi I am a newbie so please bear with me. I have had a love for 911's for many years but have never been in a position to own one. I think they are a natural progression from all the VW Beetles I used to own/restore/customise as a kid. I am on the lookout for an RS Replica for Sunny Sunday use and show attendance if the wife allows

but I am utterly confused about prices and quality. I have a reasonable budget but I am not going to go mad. I have 3 cars that I have set my sights on....as a forum newbie I dont know whether I am allowed to put links on here to the cars so that I can get some advice? If a mod can advise then I will put the links up ....

regards

Rupert

left4dead · Post by **left4dead** » Wed Jul 21, 2010 11:29 am

Hi Rupert and welcome

Feel free to post the links as there's a good chance the cars will be known here.

Comments/advice/opinions will be sure to follow!

Rupsol · Post by **Rupsol** » Wed Jul 21, 2010 11:40 am

Excellent thanks ....here's the first one

http://www.911-retro-works.co.uk/cars.html

Its the replica with the blue script.

bjmullan · Post by **bjmullan** » Wed Jul 21, 2010 11:41 am

Welcome Rupert, and as Steve says put the links up and I'm sure that someone here will know something about them or failing that give you advice on price etc.

Rupsol · Post by **Rupsol** » Wed Jul 21, 2010 11:43 am

Second one is really floating my boat .... not a true rep but beautiful all the same

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C158729/

Rupsol · Post by **Rupsol** » Wed Jul 21, 2010 11:46 am

No 3 - now on ebay at a start price of less than 20k

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1358096.htm

Rupsol · Post by **Rupsol** » Wed Jul 21, 2010 11:49 am

I should add that I am not that bothered about true authenticity. Just want a rust free reliable fun car that looks good. I have pondered about building one myself but suspect that will cost a lot more than 20k if undertaken on a decent car to start with.

hot66 · Post by **hot66** » Wed Jul 21, 2010 11:52 am

Rupsol wrote:Second one is really floating my boat .... not a true rep but beautiful all the same

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C158729/

that chassis number is a 1969 S , not a 2.4S chassis number

Rupsol · Post by **Rupsol** » Wed Jul 21, 2010 2:36 pm

[quote="hot66"][quote="Rupsol"]Second one is really floating my boat .... not a true rep but beautiful all the same

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C158729/[/quote]

that chassis number is a 1969 S , not a 2.4S chassis number[/quote]

So its had an engine change? What sort of power did the S produce and would it be easy to convert to a 2.7?

Rupsol · Post by **Rupsol** » Wed Jul 21, 2010 2:37 pm

Anyone know of any other cars in the early 20's bracket?

hot66 · Post by **hot66** » Wed Jul 21, 2010 3:04 pm

Rupsol wrote:
hot66 wrote:
Rupsol wrote:Second one is really floating my boat .... not a true rep but beautiful all the same

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C158729/
that chassis number is a 1969 S , not a 2.4S chassis number
So its had an engine change? What sort of power did the S produce and would it be easy to convert to a 2.7?

it is an early chassis converted to post 74 look ( i'm assuming this as it could be a later body wearing an early chassis number ??? .... you'd need to check the body in more detail )

Engine wise, it is a 1973 2.4S engine number. These are really nice motors that love to live up near the redline of 7200rpm. Porsche stated 190bhp for one of these. Mine read 200bhp on Bob Watson rollers. This engine is basically exactly the same as the 2.7 Carrera RS motor ... main difference being the larger barrels & pistons on the 2.7. MFI pump was set differently, but apart from that there is no difference. To modify a 2.4S into an 2.7RS motor you'll need to machine the case & heads for the larger B&P's .... which obviously means you're suddenly into a full on engine rebuild

£££££

If it was me , I'd prefer my RS rep to have an MFI equipped motor ( either 2.7RS OR 2.4S ) rather than a later 3.2 unit for example..... but it depends wether you want the experience or just the looks ???

Of course, this car is a real bitza, being neither one thing or another.

I do know of a RHD 2.7RS engined rep coming to the market soon .... not sure of money though. EDIT : it will be more than early 20's though !

Nick Moss · Post by **Nick Moss** » Wed Jul 21, 2010 4:08 pm

Regrading the car from Retro Works, I have the other car they backdated and sold in my workshop at the moment. if you want give me a call I can run you through the quality of the work they do.

Regarding the white/green car on Pistonheads, described as "THIS HAS BEEN PROPERLY AND CORRECTLY AMENDED TO LOOK A CARRERA RS LIGHTWEIGHT." I would say they have never seen a real RS if that's what they think they look like.

Rupsol · Post by **Rupsol** » Wed Jul 21, 2010 4:20 pm

[quote="nick-moss"]Regrading the car from Retro Works, I have the other car they backdated and sold in my workshop at the moment. if you want give me a call I can run you through the quality of the work they do.

Regarding the white/green car on Pistonheads, described as "THIS HAS BEEN PROPERLY AND CORRECTLY AMENDED TO LOOK A CARRERA RS LIGHTWEIGHT." I would say they have never seen a real RS if that's what they think they look like.[/quote]

Thats very kind....I agree about the green one lol

Rupsol · Post by **Rupsol** » Wed Jul 21, 2010 5:21 pm

[quote="hot66"][quote="Rupsol"][quote="hot66"][quote="Rupsol"]Second one is really floating my boat .... not a true rep but beautiful all the same

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C158729/[/quote]

that chassis number is a 1969 S , not a 2.4S chassis number[/quote]

So its had an engine change? What sort of power did the S produce and would it be easy to convert to a 2.7?[/quote]

it is an early chassis converted to post 74 look ( i'm assuming this as it could be a later body wearing an early chassis number ??? .... you'd need to check the body in more detail )

Engine wise, it is a 1973 2.4S engine number. These are really nice motors that love to live up near the redline of 7200rpm. Porsche stated 190bhp for one of these. Mine read 200bhp on Bob Watson rollers. This engine is basically exactly the same as the 2.7 Carrera RS motor ... main difference being the larger barrels & pistons on the 2.7. MFI pump was set differently, but apart from that there is no difference. To modify a 2.4S into an 2.7RS motor you'll need to machine the case & heads for the larger B&P's .... which obviously means you're suddenly into a full on engine rebuild

£££££

If it was me , I'd prefer my RS rep to have an MFI equipped motor ( either 2.7RS OR 2.4S ) rather than a later 3.2 unit for example..... but it depends wether you want the experience or just the looks ???

Of course, this car is a real bitza, being neither one thing or another.

I do know of a RHD 2.7RS engined rep coming to the market soon .... not sure of money though. EDIT : it will be more than early 20's though ![/quote]

Be interested to know how much more - may be able to stretch the budget

Rupsol · Post by **Rupsol** » Wed Jul 21, 2010 5:23 pm

[quote="Rupsol"]Second one is really floating my boat .... not a true rep but beautiful all the same

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C158729/[/quote]

Had a chat with this guy and seems pleasant enough...car was originally LHD but has been converted. Is this a good or a bad thing?

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