1972 PORSCHE 911 2.4S - S/T RECREATION

KEY FACTS

• A fantastic tribute to the legendary 911 S/T, featuring genuine FIA GR4 S/T steel flared wings, and recommissioned in 2017 by leading U.K specialist Prill Porsche Classics.
• Now powered by a 3.0-litre MFI high butterfly flat-six with Bosch twin-plug ignition, producing around 300hp, coupled to a five-speed 915 manual transmission.
• Original Canadian delivery, where it was converted to IROC RS spec in 1973 using parts purchased from the Byztek brothers; subsequently spent time in the US and Switzerland prior to UK import and registration in 2017.

HISTORY

• Originally delivered to Canada, this genuine 911 2.4S is thought to have been ordered for a national executive of VW or Audi.
• As a 1972 model year car, it originally featured the ‘Oelklappe’ (side oil filler); the result of a significant effort to improve the car’s handling balance.
• It is understood to have been converted to IROC RS specifications during the 1970s, and was raced locally in Canada.
• Laying dormant during the 1980s, it was later acquired by Herman Lausberg, who commissioned a restoration and had it modified to S/T Recreation guise using genuine factory S/T wings.
• It competed in the Tour d’Espana in 2008.

EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS

• Currently the car is fitted with original FIA GR4 S/T steel flares both front and rear, an original factory roll bar, 85-litre fuel tank, Heinzmann fire extinguishing system, and with fiberglass bonnet, boot lid, front bumper and rear bumper panels.
• While it initially had a 2.5-litre engine under Lausberg’s ownership, it now runs a 3.0-litre flat-six with MFI high butterfly fuel injection and Bosch twin-plug ignition, rebuilt by Rennwerke Porsche and which is understood to produce around 300hp. Drive is via a type 915/02 transmission with ‘Nurburgring’ gearing.
• The cabin specification includes retro-style bucket seats, four-point OMP safety harnesses, a Momo Prototipo steering wheel, emergency cut-off switch and a simplified switchgear layout.
• In 2017 the car underwent a full recommission by the UK’s leading racing Porsche specialists, Prill Porsche Classics, with some modern US racing modifications removed and the car returned to an S/T Recreation specification. It is understood that the odometer was zeroed at this point. All invoices for the work are included.

CONDITION

• No known bodywork damage, though panels have been replaced with steel and fibreglass items as described above.
• Its Tangerine paintwork is very good overall condition, with minor chips and blemishes that you would expect from light motorsport use.
• The interior has been pared back, but presents very well overall. The bucket seats are in superb order, and the lightweight door cards are also in great shape.
• The most recent MOT test was on 15 May 2018 at an indicated 216 miles, which it passed after the headlamp beams were adjusted, and having only a minor advisory regarding slight play in the anti-roll bar link pins

SUMMARY

Around 25 genuine S/T 911s are understood to have been built, and the genuine cars come with asking prices north of £700,000, so it is easy to see the appeal of a fastidiously built recreation like this car. Many Porsche road cars have been modified to racing specification to compete in modern race/rally events, but very few such cars have competition provenance spanning several decades. This Porsche is bound to appeal to keen drivers and classic racers alike and is a great candidate for participating in historic racing series or for use as a thrilling fast road car.

The description of this auction lot is, to the best of the seller's knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller, and performs a level of due diligence. However, bidders must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description, and conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to a bid. Please see our Terms and Conditions for full details.

All UK-registered cars and motorbikes on Collecting Cars are run through an online HPI check. On the HPI report, this vehicle shows no insurance database markers for damage or theft, and has no finance owing.