This is a 1974 Porsche Carrera 2.7 MFI, and it’s unlike any other. Why? Well, it’s not just because it was once displayed for 14 long years across German museums or because it features the rare factory air conditioning. It’s because this particular example, chassis #911 460 0561, has been reengineered, reimagined, and restored with obsessive attention and painstaking detail into the best version that it can possibly be by its current owner.
Porsche built roughly 1,030 Euro-market 2.7 MFI coupes in 1974, powered by, as the name suggests, a mechanical fuel injection (MFI) flat-six engine, as the legendary 1973 race-bred Carrera RS. However, none of these cars made it Stateside, as they couldn’t pass America’s then newly implemented strict emissions and safety regulations. Now, though, U.S. law allows importations of pre-1980s-MFIs, making cars like #561 eligible. Author Ryan Snodgras, in his definitive book about the Carrera 2.7, estimates that fewer than 450 units of the ‘74 MFIs still exist, making #561 rare.
#561’s Extensive Restoration Beyond Reproach
The current owner, a seasoned vintage Porsche racer, purchased the car in 2008, and it was eventually imported from Germany in 2015 and registered in the state of Montana. This Grand Prix White over black example spent 14 years on display in two museums. But life indoors still won’t preserve components like bushings, wiring, or internal seals, and upon purchasing it, the owner embarked on a full-scale revival.
The stock engine had decent compression, but the 2.7-liter flat six was overhauled and rebuilt from the ground up in Germany by renowned Carrera Cup Mechanics, Karl Hloch Jr. & Sr. They upgraded the unit to Mahle 2.8 pistons, special head studs, along with a full case line honing.
The oil cooler was cleaned and subsequently pressure checked, while the new gas lines were also installed. Asse Brothers’ out of Costa Mesa in California calibrated the final rally tune while adjusting the professionally rebuilt original 019 MFI Bosch mechanical fuel injection pump.
The exhaust system is ceramic-coated Porsche gray, with a NOS muffler and an SSI performance header, good for an extra 10-12 horsepower over the stock car’s 210 output. Finally, the transmission was also rebuilt to match.
The end result, according to Snodgrass’s own dyno charts, this car can now outrun a 3.0 ‘75 Porsche 911 Turbo with a top speed of 165 mph. The Turbo tops out at 155 mph. Track proven Pirelli CN36s tires mean #561 can shave two seconds a lap, at Laguna Seca.
Beyond the oily bits, Swiss-spec Bilstein gas shocks have replaced the original Konis where whereas the brakes have been redone with NOS Porsche rotors, replated calipers, and Ferodo pads. Even the clutch has been upgraded with a 917-style aluminium pressure plate.
Keeping It Period Correct
Outside, #561 has been repainted in the original Grand Prix white paint at McClusky’s, the same shop that has also worked on some of Singer’s $500k 911s, along with re-anodized black exterior trim. Singer’s vendors also worked on the color matching of blue lettering decals and fuchs-style rims. The rear deck features an original fiberglass-wrapped aluminium ducktail, but the car also comes with its“whaletail”, and had to be used for its registration in Germany.
Inside, the cabin features 3.0 Recaros with Kightwatch wool inserts added in 1975. The carpets and vinyl door panels were corrected with NOS Euro MFI-specific materials sourced and installed by Tony’s Autobahn in the United States.
The aforementioned factory A/C system was reengineered with zero visible modifications by D&S Air in Costa Mesa, providing modern cooling. Finally, the, concours legal, Porsche VINTAGE Media Center Radio is paired with hidden JBL/Cobra speakers and Nav, adds modern audio and conveniences like hands-free calling.
A Classic Performance 911 With Provenance
The owner’s goal with this car has always been about competing in long-distance Vintage rally driving events like the Copperstate 1000, the California Mille Miglia, and even the Tour Auto in France or Spain. But #561 has barely stretched its legs since rebirth. The car has passed the German TUV inspection and carries a Certificate of Origin, a Porsche option letter, and matching numbers across the chassis, engine, and transmission. The original steering wheel, tool kit, and electric tire pump are all included.
A comparable example fetched $434,000 at RM Sotheby’s back in 2023. As for #561, having received $46,000 in upgrades alone, from some of the best in the industry, it is now a Concours-ready machine but commands a price that is a lot less than the example sold at RM. To find out how much less and to take a closer look at all of the extensive modifications carried out, check out the listing below.
