1974 Carrera Coupe - RHD, UK car

[hot66]

The official weight claimed by Porsche was 1,075kg, exactly as per the ’73 RS touring. The same weight, the same engine, the same gearing. .... also well known as the uglier and less popular of the 2 sisters

only joking Paul ... it's a fine looking car and one I'd love to have in the garage.

[left4dead]

...the standard Porsche gear is more than up to the job.

I have never really understood why people think they can improve road cars by uprating components, etc. I always have faith in the multi billion dollar (millions in the '70s?) car companies' development & research programs.

Really glad to hear the car is driving as you'd hoped, Paul. Even better than you had expected by the sound of things.

Those Early911.co.uk chaps would appear to have raised their bar higher still with this restoration. Good work all.

[Ferry Man]

it's a fine looking car and one I'd love to have in the garage.

Lyn thinks my old ST was prettier. Girls, eh?

[johnM]

Great result, great car, a credit to all involved.

I would also love to have this car in my garage.

[sladey]

Then Friday morning I set out for Pendine Sands (for the vintage hod rod racing on the beach).

Any pics of the vintage hot rod racing Paul?

[911hillclimber]

Back in 1990 when I first went to Bob Watson's place he had a blue 73 RS Touring and I wanted to 'hillclimb spec' my 73 T suspension.
Then he said that for my purposes the Porsche rubber bushes were up to the task with ease, and the RS proved that.

I didn't listen to that and poly bushed the lot out.

Back to rubber in the front about 5 years ago and notice no difference.

[Nige]

So new rubber felt no different to 20 year old poly bushes?

To be honest I think many go poly bushes for ease of fitting and cost (myself included), if there is improvement over standard then that's just a bonus but I image most would be swapping out tired (20+ yr) old rubber so there should be a noticeable difference.

Also remember there has been alot of technological advances in materials since the 70s.

The car does look splendid

[Darren65]

Wonderful car Paul, it looks simply stunning

Huge credit to both you and Early911.

Now enjoy

[jtparr]

.. less of the 'early 911' ... it's an IB don't you know

True, and I apologise.
But it's an IB with claim to association to the mighty RS.
I've fought hard to not align this car with the earlier top of the range model and yet....

As I drove the car and became amazed by it's performance I wondered if it was due to the thorough restoration or something else?
Then it dawned on me that much of the excellence is down to the equal specification to the 1973 RS.
I will concede that on my car those famous two letters are not in the badging but cast your mind back to the very first page of this thread.....

The official weight claimed by Porsche was 1,075kg, exactly as per the ’73 RS touring. The same weight, the same engine, the same gearing.

Glad it's all worked out so well Paul, they are great cars....
Look forward to seeing it later in the week

Jonathan

[murph2309]

Nice work Paul - car looks great. It's quite something getting to drive it after such a long time isn't it.

Look forward to seeing you later in the week.

R

[pht9]

Congrats Paul, lovely, a credit to all involved

[Guy]

Congratulations Paul, looks fantastic. I'm very jealous that you can drive yours.

Mine is making progress though now so hopefully next year !

[Ferry Man]

[squirdan]

Shame to have missed this at CLM.. I'd love to see it in the metal.. Looks superb Paul

[210bhp]

What a lovely photo of a lovely car. Shame I missed you at CLM. I was looking forward to catching a glimpse of it in the metal.

Wish you many happy miles Paul.

Regards
Mike