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For the privateer in the mid-1970s who wanted to go sports car racing, and in particular compete successfully at the famed 24 Hours of Le Mans, there was really only one viable option, the Porsche RSR. Introduced in 1973, the RSR was a factory-built racing car based on the 911 chassis. These were not converted street cars, but rather purpose built competition models designed and built from the ground up for serious racing use. In 1974 the factory made significant changes to the car including a new 3.0 liter engine, wider wheels with center lock hubs and improved aerodynamics. The result was a car that would dominate the GT category and challenge for overall wins around the world.

Story by 2010 Bonhams 1793 Ltd.

Chassis & Sales

1974 Porsche RSR 3.0 Carrera 911 460 9083 - sold for $535,000 The Ex-Botero Racing, three-time Daytona 24 Hours and two-time Sebring 12 Hours participant. In the early 1990's, RSR expert Jim Torres of Burbank, California, completed a comprehensive restoration of the chassis and body. The present owner subsequently performed a full mechanical restoration, bringing the car back to its "as delivered" specification. The quality and attention to detail of the work is second to none; this remarkable RSR is pre... more
Gallery: Bonhams 2010 Exceptional Motorcars and Automobilia

1975 Porsche Carrera RSR 3.0 Carrera Competition Coupe - sold for $370,000 The Ex-Hartwig Bertrams, Tebernum Team European GT Championship/Amalfitano Collection. There is a letter to a former owner, Mr Robert J. Luth of Darien, CT, dated November 10, 1983, in which the respected authority Jurgen Barth – of the Porsche factory's Sport Department – writes: "As to your 1975 RSR serial 9115609121 we searched in our files and can now give you the following information. The car was first delivered to Hartwig Bertrams. He m... more
Gallery: Bonhams 2010 Exceptional Motorcars and Automobilia

1972 Porsche 911S 2.4/IMSA 3.0 RSR 9112300030 - did not sell for $190,000 A well-known 911 S upgraded to RSR specification in period. Competition history includes 2nd in class and 7th OA at Sebring. Recent and extensive work and FIA-legal updates by Andy Prill. Complete with UK road registration papers and current USA HTP.
Gallery: 2011 Monterey Auction by RM

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