1981 Porsche 911 Carrera RS Backdate
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Description
An early 80’s right-hand drive Porsche 911 SC Coupe rebuilt in the style of a pre-74 RS and finished in striking, 70’s Porsche Birch green paintwork. This beautiful 911 backdate features performance upgrades and some neat modern technology. With just under 5,000 miles covered since total rebuild in 2020 the car is dialled in and ready for fast-road, track use or touring.
Specifications
Complete ground-up body restoration finished in 2015 by a well-regarded classic Porsche specialist before reassembly on a jig and then finished in bright Birch green with well executed backdate modifications. Entering the Autofarm workshop in 2020 with over £25,000 investment in mechanical overhaul including engine, gearbox, fuel and ignition system.
1981 Porsche 911 SC Coupe, delivered new in right-hand drive, first registered in the UK in 1985.
Body restoration with backdate modifications complete by a regarded, UK based classic Porsche specialist in 2015.
Complete new Bilstein suspension front and rear, bushes, bearings, and total braking system overhaul
Engine & gearbox rebuild to 3.2 fast road specification by Autofarm in 2020 including PMO carbs, MSD ignition and ‘S’ camshafts.
Supported by a comprehensive history file with early records and more recent invoices for body and mechanical restoration.
Reassembled on a chassis jig to ensure absolute accuracy using genuine 2.7 RS panels including quarter panels and wings.
Finished in Birch green paintwork and interior finished with lightweight style carpets, door-cards and new Cobra seats.
Just under 5,000 miles complete since rebuild this RS backdate is run-in, dialled in and ready to be thoroughly enjoyed.
