LOT 237 1967 Porsche 911R Recreation
SPECIFICATION Registration
Chassis No. Engine No.
Odometer Reading Estimate
PHJ 290E 355118 n/a
94,500 £52,000 - £60,000 The 911R is a rare and little known beast; back in 1967, plans
began to evolve for a ‘factory’ race version of the 911. While the 911S had enjoyed success in the hands of privateers and the occasional factory-backed competition effort, the 911R was to be an ultra-light weight version of the car that would improve Porsche’s chances in competition. The monocoque was made of the thinnest gauge steel possible, while fibreglass was used extensively replacing the bumpers and front and rear deck lids. The doors and deck lids all had aluminium hinges while the interior was stripped of all creature comforts and seats were replaced with Scheel racing bucket seats. Side and rear windows were all replaced with Plexiglas and the floor boards were drilled and lightened. The result was a 911 that weighed 450 pounds less than its production equivalent. Attention did not stop with the body shell however, larger brake calipers,
wider wheels and tyres, front and rear, were installed and the engine was very similar to the one used in the racing Carrera 6 (or 906) and put out 210 horsepower from just 2 litres. Just 22 examples of the 911R were constructed but they were
never homologated by the factory. Three 911Rs were kept by Porsche and the other 19 cars were sold to selected privateers. It achieved much success in private hands and examples of the ‘R’ are highly prized. This faithful recreation is described by the vendor as stunning in
every respect. Over 1,100 man hours have been invested resulting in this example. Built by and on behalf of Porsche rally veteran, Paul Drinkall, the car was completed in March 2011 and it is due to a change of circumstances that has led to the Porsche becoming available. It has only covered approximately 100 miles since completion. Wherever possible, genuine Porsche parts were used and the accuracy of the construction, in relation to the original car, is superb. The engine, built by Mike Bainbridge, is a two litre unit with an aluminium case and has been balanced, ‘ported’ and had ‘E’ cams fitted. Complemented by twin 40 IDA Weber carburettors, a lightened flywheel is married to an AP competition clutch and a close ratio gearbox, a ‘teddy bear’ bearing retainer is also fitted whilst finally a ZF limited slip differential (set to 50%) completes
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