The 1973 Carrera RS was born of necessity – a homologation special, designed to qualify Porsche’s 911 for FIA Group 4 GT competition. A minimum of 500 road-going examples were required, and what Porsche produced not only met the brief, but also became one of the most revered sports cars of all time. Starting with the formidable 2.4-liter 911 S as a foundation, engineers increased displacement to 2.7 liters, implemented strategic weight-saving measures, upgraded the suspension, and added functional aerodynamic enhancements. The result was a car that redefined the limits of a road-going GT.

A total of 1,580 Carrera RS 2.7s were built, of which 1,380 were configured in M472 Touring specification – retaining the 911 S trim and comforts, while delivering thrilling performance. As production ramped up, Porsche eased some of the expensive lightweight construction methods, making the earliest examples particularly desirable. The first 500 or so cars were built with thinner-gauge steel and lightweight Glaverbel glass, marking them as the purest distillation of the RS ethos. Among collectors, these early-production cars are the most highly prized.

Chassis 9113600302 is one such desirable first-series Touring model, completed in December 1972 and finished in the iconic RS color scheme of Grand Prix White with Red graphics (paint code 2225). According to the authoritative reference Carrera RS by Dr. Thomas Gruber and Dr. Georg Konradsheim, just 185 RS 2.7s were delivered in this striking livery. Factory records confirm original equipment, including a driver-side sport seat, limited-slip differential, Pirelli tires, and black leatherette upholstery with corduroy inserts.

Originally slated for delivery within Germany, this RS was sold new to Carlo Piccirilli of Rome, Italy, through Autohaus Max Moritz GmbH in Reutlingen. The Porsche Pflegepass (maintenance record) notes a delivery date of January 25, 1973, and the car was issued a temporary German registration: 855 Z-4367. The RS remained in the Rome area until 2001, when it was acquired by noted Porsche specialist David Mohlman and exported to the US. At the time, the car showed just over 30,000 km and was described as largely original, retaining its factory Glaverbel windscreen, original interior, tool kit, handbooks, and documentation.

The next owner, Ed Buliavac, commissioned Nate Cantwell, one of the world’s foremost Carrera RS authorities, to perform a comprehensive restoration. His meticulous work focused on preserving originality while elevating the car to exquisite, show-quality condition. All aspects of the restoration were executed to an exceptional standard, with particular attention paid to maintaining correct finishes and details throughout.

Since the restoration was completed approximately 20 years ago, this RS has resided in several prominent West Coast collections, including that of Dr. Richard Moran of Irvine, California. A well-regarded figure in Porsche circles, Dr. Moran was an early connoisseur of the Carrera RS and once owned an example in nearly every original color. A discerning enthusiast, he favored highly original, early production cars like 0302, which retains its matching-numbers engine and transaxle, along with rare factory components.

Under current ownership, the car has continued to receive careful maintenance, regular exercise, and professional detailing. It remains in superb cosmetic and mechanical condition and is sure to impress even the most fastidious collector. The only notable deviations from factory specification are blue graphics and wheels – a reversible cosmetic choice by the consignor – and the addition of a passenger-side sport seat.

Included in the sale is the original Pflegepass, Wagenpass, a 1973-dated service document, factory tool roll, jack, spare assembly, and owner’s manual – elements that further underscore this example’s extraordinary provenance and preservation.

As the most celebrated 911 of its era, the Carrera RS 2.7 Touring occupies a place of honor in Porsche’s storied legacy. It is a foundational model – one that inspired every GT-focused 911 that followed, and which continues to be the benchmark against which all others are judged. Rarely does an example of this caliber appear for public sale, especially a first-series car with matching-numbers components, impressive originality, and a carefully executed restoration overseen by a recognized expert.

For the collector who demands the finest, this Carrera RS represents an unmissable opportunity.