1973 Porsche 911 RS/ST Backdated Recreation
Low Mile Original Southern California Car
Andial 3.2 Conversion (CA Smog Legal)
VIN # 9117203249
ENG# 64G06518 (1986 Carrera 3.2 Aluminum Case Engine)
75,500 Original Chassis Miles
Less than 30,000 Miles on Factory Crate Engine
Grand Prix White on Black/Houndstooth Interior
5-Speed Manual Gearbox (915)
Clean and Clear Title
Backdated from 1977 911 S Chassis
No Accidents/Very Dry and Straight
California Porsche from New
1-Family Owned for 30-years
Offered at $89,990
I’ve always been a huge fan of backdated early 911s. I even have one of my own. They give you the great looks of the classic Early 911 with a better chassis and equipment. In my opinion, they make one of the best Porsches for touring and performance events.
The key to building a great “back-dated” 911 is to start off with a great, low-mile example.
This 911’s was one of the very last off the assembly line before Porsche transitioned to the 911 SC. It was built in June of 1977 and delivered later that summer to an Air Force Pilot in San Diego, CA. By the late 80’s, this 911 only had around 35,000 miles on it when this owner decided to update it to a more modern looking Porsche. So, he hired the best in the area: Andial. Andial did a very high level conversion of the car including installing factory steel RS flares (not Carrera flares) as well as a brand new 1986 911 Carrera crate motor from the factory. The car stayed with the family (later given to his son) until 2007 when it was sold to a gentleman in the Santa Barbara area with only 62k original total miles.
This owner kept the car for about 5,000 miles/7-years before selling it in 2014 to a nearby 911 enthusiast who had plans to give the car a makeover and a more sport-purpose vibe. He stripped the car down to the bare metal and applied 7 coats of Grand Prix White lacquer over an off-white primer. The end result is a much softer hue of GP white. It almost looks like Porsche’s Chiffon White. When the car was painted, there were no signs of accidents or rust. It was a very dry and straight/low-mile example. The car was finished off as a rawer version of its original self. Some further highlights of this build included:
Rebuilt transmission (1st and 2nd gear synchros and sliders)
New clutch kit
Misc. new gaskets
New transmission and engine mounts
Short shift kit with Precision shift coupler and 917 shift knob
Neotrix spring plate bushings
PMB Performance re-plated/rebuilt A&M brake calipers with Porterfield pads
Cross drilled/vented rotors
Stainless steel brake lines
New master cylinder
Turbo tie rods and bump steer kit
Lightweight (plush) RS carpets with sound deadening
RS door panels
Elephant racing finned oil lines and wide mouth Carrera oil cooler
Bosch H4 headlights
Euro turn signals
New windscreen
Fresh rubber seals and window felts
Rennline triangulated front strut tower brace
Shortly after finishing the project, he sold it to one of my long-time friends and Porsche enthusiasts who really wanted to take this car to the next level. His goal was to give it a tasteful early RS/ST look but also make it very user friendly and comfortable for long vintage touring events. He decided to give the car a backdated look and used steel front fenders, decklid, and the original hood for the job. The front and rear RS bumpers are new RFP. Besides backdating the body, the following enhancements were also included:
New glass rear quarters
15x7 and 15x8 factory Porsche Fuchs
Fresh tires
RS sport style seats with houndstooth inserts
Early style SWB rear view mirror
New Porsche chrome side mirrors
New chrome door handles (all keyed to ignition key)
Died visors and headliner in black
New chrome exhaust tip
Installed glove box door and ash tray
Adjusted/tighted shift linkage
Serviced sunroof including new rubber seals, felts, motor, and cables
New aluminum door thresholds
Hella license plate light
Color sanded/polished paint
Parts removed that are available for an additional fee include a set of factory “real” Minilite 15x7 and 15x8 wheels as well as a fiberglass duck tail spoiler.
Just before the current owner started the work, he had a reputable shop inspect the car and perform a leakdown and compression test. They found the car to indeed be a low-mile example in excellent condition. The motor is dry with no signs of leaking. The compression results are even at around 175 on each cylinder. The leakdown numbers are only off 6% and under from 100%...signs of a healthy and fresh motor with not many miles.
The end result of the recent work is a beautiful, early looking long hood 911. The paint finish is excellent with minimal signs of use (less than 6,000 miles since being painted). The Fuchs have recently been finished with an anodized-look lip and painted to match the vinyl side stripes. They are wearing fresh tires and fresh brakes.
The interior is equally nice. The seats are brand new along with the door panels. The original dash is in excellent condition with no cracks or warping. The lightweight carpet looks nice with just some minor wear on the driver side by the foot pedals. The wood foot boards are new as well. All the gauges and lights function properly. This car is still equipped with both front defrost and heat.
Weighing only 2,400lbs with approximately 220hp, it is a joy to drive. Turning is sharp and responsive. The brakes have excellent bite and a huge improvement from the stock brakes of that time. The power is strong with great low end grunt. This car is incredibly easy and comfortable to drive long distances while still providing plenty of fun in the twisty bits. Really, it is the perfect car for the upcoming Targa California.
This 911 does pass California’s strict smog test.
It comes with plenty of records, documented ownership history, space saver spare, original tool kit, jack, and air compressor.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Paul at 714-335-4911 or paul@autokennel.com
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