1972 Porsche 911 RS Evocation

Highlights

• Documented motorsport provenance with the late Jeff Archer
• Reported to still hold hill climb records at Aintree and Castle Combe
• Fitted with a 3.2-litre Carrera engine and 915 five-speed gearbox
• The vendor states the shell is very sound
• UK road registered with V5C present
• 911 Private plate included in the sale

The Appeal

The RS remains one of the most revered 911s ever produced, and a well-executed RS evocation built on a genuine early 911 shell offers a thrilling route into that world. This example began life as a 1972 911T and has since been comprehensively converted, wearing RS-style bumpers and a ducktail spoiler, while a 3.2-litre flat-six from a later Carrera sits under the engine lid, mated to the robust 915 gearbox.

What truly distinguishes this car is its motorsport provenance. The late Jeff Archer campaigned it extensively in hill climb and sprint events, where it proved highly competitive. It is reported to still hold records at both Aintree (51.25 seconds, Porsche Club Speed, September 2002) and Castle Combe (71.87 seconds, Class G2 Porsche Club GB, July 2003). The car retains its competition-oriented specification, including a roll cage, harnesses, plastic side windows, and a Stack rev counter.

The vendor states the shell is very sound and the engine seems very healthy indeed. For a buyer seeking a characterful, competition-proven 911 RS evocation with genuine motorsport history, this is well worth closer inspection.

Key Information

• Mileage: 61,332 miles (indicated, unwarranted), the speedometer is not currently functioning
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: MOT/road tax exempt
• Technical specs: 3.2-litre flat-six petrol (3,164cc), five-speed manual (915 gearbox)
• Paperwork: V5C registration document only; no service history or additional documentation present

The Detail

• Originally a 1972 Porsche 911T, converted to RS evocation specification
• 3.2-litre Carrera flat-six engine fitted
• 915 five-speed manual gearbox
• RS-style front and rear bumpers
• Ducktail spoiler
• Roll cage installed
• Plastic side windows fitted in place of glass
• Retro seats and harnesses
• Stack rev counter gauge fitted
• Campaigned by the late Jeff Archer in hill climb and sprint events
• Reported to hold class records at Aintree and Castle Combe from 2002 and 2003 respectively
• The vendor advises some fettling will be required
• Reported to sound and run well

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