Background
In 2002 Porsche specialist Paul Stephens started to formulate and develop his vision, a series of models based on the Porsche 911 featuring classic style with modern features and performance. Officially launched 20 years ago under the PS Autoart brand, the initial models were the Classic Series based on the 3.0SC and the Lightweight 300R, based on the Porsche 964 which featured a 300BHP 3.8 litre engine and retro styling cues from the 73 RS. More models quickly followed, including our most successful to date, the Retro Touring R.
The Retro Touring R was also based on the 964 platform, to enable us to incorporate technical benefits such as ABS, PAS, manual or tiptronic transmission, 2WD or 4WD and Targa or coupe configuration. The styling was inspired by the earlier compact 60s and 70s 911s together with some subtle aggression added to give our cars their unique appearance.
In 2008, our Series 1 models were replaced by Series 1.5 with some subtle styling changes and a series of engine options, but more relevantly a big development in how the cars were constructed, allowing us to supply them with a 3 year 60,000 mile warranty when completed. Further revisions took place with Series 2 launched in 2014, which continued until 2020 when we made the decision to stop producing models based on the 964 due to the diminishing number of donor cars, a problem hard to imagine when we launched PS Autoart all those years ago.
PS Retro Touring 270 R
We are pleased to be able to offer this immaculate Series 1.5 Retro Touring 270R for sale, an example that we built in 2009 and has only covered 11,500 miles since completion.
The original client was interested in a subtle looking 911 with modern features and performance, exactly what the Touring R offers.
We created the car using a 1993 donor built to the following specification:
- Bodystyle: Coupe fitted with electric sunroof and electric windows.
- Exterior: Midnight blue metallic paintwork with anodised/chrome touring package.
- Interior: Full abbronzatura /nero leather with perforated PS Sports front seats and lightweight door cards.
- Heating and ventilation: Electronic climate control and air conditioning.
- Wheels: PS Classic 3 piece 17 x 7.5 front 17 x 9.5 rear with anodised aluminium rims and black centres with anodised petals.
- Engine: 3.6 litre, air cooled flat six with Motronic fuel injection, electronic dual ignition, dry sump lubrication system enhanced with single thermostatically controlled oil cooler with 2 stage electric fan.
- Transmission: 2WD with G50/03 Getrag manual 5 speed gearbox.
- Braking System: Hydraulic dual circuit braking system with front/rear axle circuit division and vacuum brake booster with ABS. Ventilated discs 298mm front 299mm rear with 2 pot callipers.
- Steering: Rack and pinion with power assistance.
- Suspension: Front: Independent Macpherson struts; lower wishbones combined coil springs and Bilstein Sport dampers with anti-roll bar. Rear: Independent semi trailing arms combined with coil springs and Bilstein Sport dampers with roll bar.
- Dimensions: Length: 4200mm, width: 1652mm, wheelbase: 2272mm.
- Power: 270BHP
- Weight: 1270KGs
- Performance: 0-60 mph 5.4 seconds, top speed 165 mph
Summary
At Paul Stephens, we hand build only a few bespoke cars every year and usually to an owner’s personal specification, so used examples rarely come up for sale.
This Retro Touring R provides an opportunity to enjoy a unique car in immaculate condition and is available for immediate enjoyment.
