Unfortunately, its winning streak was cut short at the Ronde d’Anjou Rally in November 1976, where it was severely damaged in a major accident. For the following season, a new 1977 911 body shell was purchased directly from Porsche’s Zuffenhausen factory. All original RS components were transplanted onto the new chassis, and in just five months, the car was race-ready once again.
The car made its racing comeback at the 1977 24 Hours of Le Mans, competing in Group III. However, after 18 hours, it was forced to retire due to engine failure (head gasket issue). After 61 races, the original engine had finally reached its limit. It was later fully rebuilt using an original 2.7 RS six-bolt crankshaft and more robust 1977 Carrera 3.0 aluminum crankcases (serial number 6679077), replacing the older magnesium cases.
Continuing its racing career until 1979, this Carrera RS 3.0 participated in a total of 92 races, including two entries at Le Mans and five in the Tour Auto. Its entire competition history is fully documented, with over 200 period documents available.
Notably, the 1974 Porsche Carrera RS 3.0 holds the absolute record for race victories, achieving over 3,000 wins across all categories from 1974 to 1979.
In 1989, the current owner—a former professional rally co-driver who won the 1976 Rallye Jeanne d’Arc alongside Bernard Béguin in this very car—acquired it from a Porsche specialist who had owned it for several years. Between 2012 and 2015, the car underwent a complete restoration under the owner’s supervision. The entire chassis was stripped down, with all RS-specific reinforcements checked, and the car was repainted in its original Racing White.
Several RS-specific components were reinstalled, including:
Short rear suspension arms
New 917 brakes and calipers
New fuel lines and fuel tank
The 1977 engine was fully rebuilt and fitted with a Bosch-refurbished mechanical fuel injection pump. The original gearbox, now also featuring aluminum casings, was opened and serviced. The owner notes that the original magnesium gearbox casings are still available.
Inside, the car retains its 300 km/h speedometer and 10,000 rpm tachometer, both specific to this model. It is fitted with Sparco Evo seats and still retains its original steering wheel.
Following its restoration, the car was returned to its original Écurie Échappement livery, just as it appeared in 1974. Today, this Carrera RS 3.0 is in perfect mechanical condition, with archives and documentation confirming it retains its original chassis number: 9114609029.
Documents:
Registration papers
100-page book detailing the car’s complete history
The car is located near Montbrison (42600), France.
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