The 911R is one of the most rare of them all
bu they made 24 of them in 1967. Price today
from US$200.000 and up. It looks similar to
the 1973 RS with plastic front & rear bumpers.
The details that will tell it's a 911R are the small
front turn signal lights and the oil filler cap on
the right side behind the door. Engine was a
2000 cc with 210 hp/8000 rpm. Twin spark plugs,
magnesium crankcase and titanium con-rods.
Weight is 830 kg or 1832 lbs as they used lightweight
material everwhere. For those who are looking at
some special edition 911's there's very good
documentation at the factory on VIN numbers for
these special editions. Some other manufacturers
did not bother about that.
Thomas
datsunmike wrote:
> I was at a car show yesterday (Jaguar) and was talking with a fellow MG club
> member about cars (what else) when he told me of his car collection (about
> 27 cars) and that he had a 3 seater 1500 wrapped up (literally) in one of
> his many garages. I will try to get him to uncover it one of these days so I
> can have a look see at what he has.
>
> He also told me his Dad and older brothers raced them when they were new, as
> well as a bunch of other cars they owned - mostly MGs.
>
> He self restores his cars and he does everything. His cars, the ones he
> restored at least, are gorgeous and true works of art. A very talented guy.
> His latest restoration is a black 62 MGA with a Judson Supercharger which
> was a remnant from his family's racing days.
>
> For you Porsche freaks, he told me he has a 64(?) Carrera R that was one of
> 14 prototypes of the 911.
>
> Mike
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