Porsche 911 2.7 Carrera CIS (1974)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
  • 180 photos
  • Video
• This is the very rare U.S. version of the 2.7 Carrera (equivalent to the 2.7 MFI), which was the top-of-the-line 911 model in the U.S. at the time. The 2.7 Carrera CIS came standard with a “ducktail” spoiler
• According to a TÜV SÜD report, this is one of only 528 vehicles of this type ever built; this vehicle bears the number 330
• TÜV SÜD evaluation from 02/2023 with a grade of 2++ is available
• The mileage of 117,558 miles is verifiable through the service record book and the TÜV SÜD report
• Original Owner’s Manual and Maintenance Record with service entries from 1983 to 2011

Facts & Specifications

• First registration: 07/1974
• Country of first registration: USA
• Engine: Air-cooled 2.7-liter flat-six (2,653 cm³) with 175 PS (129 kW)
• Transmission: Manual
• Exterior color: Black
• Interior: Black, seats with fabric center panels
• TÜV valid until 11/2028, H license plate
• Features:
  • Sunroof
  • Air conditioning
  • Rear spoiler (ducktail)
  • Alloy wheels in "Fuchs" design
  • Fog lights in the front bumper
  • Becker Europa radio
  • "Carrera" side lettering

Condition

Exterior

• Exterior color is black
• The body is in very well-maintained condition with only slight age-related signs of wear
• Paint layer thicknesses range from 62 to 252 µm, according to the measurement report
• There is no known accident damage
• No rust is known

Interior

• Black interior, seats with fabric center panels
• The interior is in very well-maintained original condition with only slight signs of aging
• The features are in working order, except for the air conditioning, which must be recharged before use
• No known defects in the interior

Mechanics

• The vehicle is ready to drive immediately but is currently not registered
• The engine is original and runs flawlessly; a performance report is available (Photos: 172–174). According to the inspection report, it has already been overhauled
• The manual transmission shifts smoothly
• No technical defects are known
• Last maintenance: 2020

History

Ownership History

• Presumably 5 owners in total; current owner since 2020
• 07/2020: Taken out of service in Mainz (Germany)
• 02/2014: Registered in Mainz (Germany)
• 10/2012: First registration in Germany (Mettmann district) following an inspection in accordance with §21 StVZO
• 11/2011 to 07/2012: Certificate of Title from the State of California (USA)
• April 1983: Change of ownership in Georgia (USA) at 64,600 miles
• Initial registration: USA

Service History

• Service record book available
• 2020: Last service
• 07/2011: Air conditioning recharged, Stoval Auto Service
• 09/2010 at 112,797 miles: Brakes bled, new brake fluid
• 04/2010 at 112,559 miles: Oil change with filter
• 02/2008 at 107,780 miles: Oil change with filter
• 09/2006: New battery
• 04/2006: New brake fluid
• 10/2003 at 106,529 miles: New gaskets, new ribbed oil pan cover, oil change
• 05/2002 at 103,980 miles: Oil change with filter
• 09/1999 at approx. 100,093 miles: Valves adjusted, oil change with filter
• 10/1994 at 95,150 miles: Oil change with filter and strainer, turbo valve cover
• 09/1994 at 94,950 miles: New battery
• 01/1994 at 92,175 miles: Air filter, spark plugs, ignition timing adjusted, new air filter housing, valves adjusted, Jack Lewis Porsche
• 10/1993 at 91,312 miles: New spark plugs and breaker points, oil change with filter
• 02/1993 at 90,911 miles: Brake fluid changed
• 03/1992 at 89,400 miles: New battery, oil change with filter and strainer
• May 1990 at 86,419 miles: Oil change with filter
• 01/1990 at 85,860 miles: New oil-fed Carrera chain tensioner
• 07/1989 at 82,399 miles: New spark plugs and breaker points, transmission fluid changed, air conditioning recharged
• July 1989 at 82,218 miles: New battery
• 02/1989 at 80,550 miles: Oil change with filter, strainer cleaned
• 01/1988 at 77,391 miles: Valves adjusted, oil change with filter, strainer cleaned
• 05/1987 at 75,669 miles: Oil change with filter
• 11/1986 at 73,942 miles: New fuel filter
• January 1986 at 72,816 miles: Oil change with filter and strainer
• 10/1985 at 71,770 miles: New Comp T/A tires
• 07/1985 at 70,100 miles: New 930 chain tensioners and guides
• Jan. 1985 at 68,368 miles: Master cylinder overhauled, oil change with filter, strainer cleaned
• 11/1983 at 67,460 miles: Valves adjusted, oil change with filter
• 07/1983 at 66,178 miles: New spark plugs, fuel injection system adjusted, N.E. Foreign Car

Documents

• Certificate of Registration, Parts I and II
• California Certificate of Title
• Owner’s Manual and Maintenance Record ’74 (U.S. service booklet) with service entries
• TÜV SÜD Appraisal Report dated 02/2023
• Paint Thickness Measurement Report

Summary

For sale is a rare Porsche 911 2.7 Carrera CIS, first registered in July 1974, finished in black with a black interior. According to the TÜV SÜD appraisal, it is one of only 528 vehicles of this type ever built. The air-cooled 2.7-liter flat-six engine produces 175 PS and is paired with a manual transmission. The mileage of 117,558 miles is verifiable through the service booklet, which contains entries from 1983 to 2011, and the appraisal report. The body and interior are in very well-maintained condition; the interior is original. The sunroof and the factory-installed ducktail spoiler are present. The vehicle is road-ready, currently unregistered, and has a new TÜV inspection valid through November 2028. Of interest to collectors seeking a rare 1974 US Carrera with a documented service history.