RS Replica
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RS Replica
Hi I am a newbie so please bear with me. I have had a love for 911's for many years but have never been in a position to own one. I think they are a natural progression from all the VW Beetles I used to own/restore/customise as a kid. I am on the lookout for an RS Replica for Sunny Sunday use and show attendance if the wife allows but I am utterly confused about prices and quality. I have a reasonable budget but I am not going to go mad. I have 3 cars that I have set my sights on....as a forum newbie I dont know whether I am allowed to put links on here to the cars so that I can get some advice? If a mod can advise then I will put the links up ....
regards
Rupert
regards
Rupert
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Hi Rupert and welcome
Feel free to post the links as there's a good chance the cars will be known here.
Comments/advice/opinions will be sure to follow!
Feel free to post the links as there's a good chance the cars will be known here.
Comments/advice/opinions will be sure to follow!
Last edited by left4dead on Wed Jul 21, 2010 12:21 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Steve
1 x '67S, 3 x 2.4S all RHD
A privilege & pleasure to have owned them all.
1 x '67S, 3 x 2.4S all RHD
A privilege & pleasure to have owned them all.
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Excellent thanks ....here's the first one
http://www.911-retro-works.co.uk/cars.html
Its the replica with the blue script.
http://www.911-retro-works.co.uk/cars.html
Its the replica with the blue script.
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Second one is really floating my boat .... not a true rep but beautiful all the same
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C158729/
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C158729/
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I should add that I am not that bothered about true authenticity. Just want a rust free reliable fun car that looks good. I have pondered about building one myself but suspect that will cost a lot more than 20k if undertaken on a decent car to start with.
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that chassis number is a 1969 S , not a 2.4S chassis numberRupsol wrote:Second one is really floating my boat .... not a true rep but beautiful all the same
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C158729/
James
1973 911 2.4S
1993 964 C2
2010 987 Spyder
1973 MGB Roadster
Its not how fast you go, but how you go fast
1973 911 2.4S
1993 964 C2
2010 987 Spyder
1973 MGB Roadster
Its not how fast you go, but how you go fast
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[quote="hot66"][quote="Rupsol"]Second one is really floating my boat .... not a true rep but beautiful all the same
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C158729/[/quote]
that chassis number is a 1969 S , not a 2.4S chassis number[/quote]
So its had an engine change? What sort of power did the S produce and would it be easy to convert to a 2.7?
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C158729/[/quote]
that chassis number is a 1969 S , not a 2.4S chassis number[/quote]
So its had an engine change? What sort of power did the S produce and would it be easy to convert to a 2.7?
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Anyone know of any other cars in the early 20's bracket?
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it is an early chassis converted to post 74 look ( i'm assuming this as it could be a later body wearing an early chassis number ??? .... you'd need to check the body in more detail )Rupsol wrote:So its had an engine change? What sort of power did the S produce and would it be easy to convert to a 2.7?hot66 wrote:that chassis number is a 1969 S , not a 2.4S chassis numberRupsol wrote:Second one is really floating my boat .... not a true rep but beautiful all the same
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C158729/
Engine wise, it is a 1973 2.4S engine number. These are really nice motors that love to live up near the redline of 7200rpm. Porsche stated 190bhp for one of these. Mine read 200bhp on Bob Watson rollers. This engine is basically exactly the same as the 2.7 Carrera RS motor ... main difference being the larger barrels & pistons on the 2.7. MFI pump was set differently, but apart from that there is no difference. To modify a 2.4S into an 2.7RS motor you'll need to machine the case & heads for the larger B&P's .... which obviously means you're suddenly into a full on engine rebuild £££££
If it was me , I'd prefer my RS rep to have an MFI equipped motor ( either 2.7RS OR 2.4S ) rather than a later 3.2 unit for example..... but it depends wether you want the experience or just the looks ???
Of course, this car is a real bitza, being neither one thing or another.
I do know of a RHD 2.7RS engined rep coming to the market soon .... not sure of money though. EDIT : it will be more than early 20's though !
James
1973 911 2.4S
1993 964 C2
2010 987 Spyder
1973 MGB Roadster
Its not how fast you go, but how you go fast
1973 911 2.4S
1993 964 C2
2010 987 Spyder
1973 MGB Roadster
Its not how fast you go, but how you go fast
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Regrading the car from Retro Works, I have the other car they backdated and sold in my workshop at the moment. if you want give me a call I can run you through the quality of the work they do.
Regarding the white/green car on Pistonheads, described as "THIS HAS BEEN PROPERLY AND CORRECTLY AMENDED TO LOOK A CARRERA RS LIGHTWEIGHT." I would say they have never seen a real RS if that's what they think they look like.
Regarding the white/green car on Pistonheads, described as "THIS HAS BEEN PROPERLY AND CORRECTLY AMENDED TO LOOK A CARRERA RS LIGHTWEIGHT." I would say they have never seen a real RS if that's what they think they look like.
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[quote="nick-moss"]Regrading the car from Retro Works, I have the other car they backdated and sold in my workshop at the moment. if you want give me a call I can run you through the quality of the work they do.
Regarding the white/green car on Pistonheads, described as "THIS HAS BEEN PROPERLY AND CORRECTLY AMENDED TO LOOK A CARRERA RS LIGHTWEIGHT." I would say they have never seen a real RS if that's what they think they look like.[/quote]
Thats very kind....I agree about the green one lol
Regarding the white/green car on Pistonheads, described as "THIS HAS BEEN PROPERLY AND CORRECTLY AMENDED TO LOOK A CARRERA RS LIGHTWEIGHT." I would say they have never seen a real RS if that's what they think they look like.[/quote]
Thats very kind....I agree about the green one lol
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[quote="hot66"][quote="Rupsol"][quote="hot66"][quote="Rupsol"]Second one is really floating my boat .... not a true rep but beautiful all the same
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C158729/[/quote]
that chassis number is a 1969 S , not a 2.4S chassis number[/quote]
So its had an engine change? What sort of power did the S produce and would it be easy to convert to a 2.7?[/quote]
it is an early chassis converted to post 74 look ( i'm assuming this as it could be a later body wearing an early chassis number ??? .... you'd need to check the body in more detail )
Engine wise, it is a 1973 2.4S engine number. These are really nice motors that love to live up near the redline of 7200rpm. Porsche stated 190bhp for one of these. Mine read 200bhp on Bob Watson rollers. This engine is basically exactly the same as the 2.7 Carrera RS motor ... main difference being the larger barrels & pistons on the 2.7. MFI pump was set differently, but apart from that there is no difference. To modify a 2.4S into an 2.7RS motor you'll need to machine the case & heads for the larger B&P's .... which obviously means you're suddenly into a full on engine rebuild £££££
If it was me , I'd prefer my RS rep to have an MFI equipped motor ( either 2.7RS OR 2.4S ) rather than a later 3.2 unit for example..... but it depends wether you want the experience or just the looks ???
Of course, this car is a real bitza, being neither one thing or another.
I do know of a RHD 2.7RS engined rep coming to the market soon .... not sure of money though. EDIT : it will be more than early 20's though ![/quote]
Be interested to know how much more - may be able to stretch the budget
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C158729/[/quote]
that chassis number is a 1969 S , not a 2.4S chassis number[/quote]
So its had an engine change? What sort of power did the S produce and would it be easy to convert to a 2.7?[/quote]
it is an early chassis converted to post 74 look ( i'm assuming this as it could be a later body wearing an early chassis number ??? .... you'd need to check the body in more detail )
Engine wise, it is a 1973 2.4S engine number. These are really nice motors that love to live up near the redline of 7200rpm. Porsche stated 190bhp for one of these. Mine read 200bhp on Bob Watson rollers. This engine is basically exactly the same as the 2.7 Carrera RS motor ... main difference being the larger barrels & pistons on the 2.7. MFI pump was set differently, but apart from that there is no difference. To modify a 2.4S into an 2.7RS motor you'll need to machine the case & heads for the larger B&P's .... which obviously means you're suddenly into a full on engine rebuild £££££
If it was me , I'd prefer my RS rep to have an MFI equipped motor ( either 2.7RS OR 2.4S ) rather than a later 3.2 unit for example..... but it depends wether you want the experience or just the looks ???
Of course, this car is a real bitza, being neither one thing or another.
I do know of a RHD 2.7RS engined rep coming to the market soon .... not sure of money though. EDIT : it will be more than early 20's though ![/quote]
Be interested to know how much more - may be able to stretch the budget
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[quote="Rupsol"]Second one is really floating my boat .... not a true rep but beautiful all the same
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C158729/[/quote]
Had a chat with this guy and seems pleasant enough...car was originally LHD but has been converted. Is this a good or a bad thing?
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C158729/[/quote]
Had a chat with this guy and seems pleasant enough...car was originally LHD but has been converted. Is this a good or a bad thing?