A Private Collection That Showcases The Evolution of Porsche’s RS Story

Standouts in this RS Dominated Collection

This collection is essentially, a timeline of light-weight track-focused Porsches and the German marque’s relentless pursuit of performance, stretching from the iconic 1973 Carrera RS 2.7 – the undisputed "Holy Grail" of RS models – all the way to the modern-day 992.1 GT3 RS.

It’s a collector’s dream come true, and arguably one of the most complete RS collections on the planet. Author and collector Prescott Kelly led the way, offering his expert commentary and historical context for each car, in this PCA exclusive. The owner of the RS collection, Bob also briefly chimes in, sharing his firsthand experiences with each of these cars.

• 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 (plus Japanese-spec comparison)

• 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 prototype (with CIS)

• 1974 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 3.0

• 1974 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 (Euro w/MFI)

• 1984 Porsche 911 SC/RS

• 1989 RUF CTR ("Blackbird")

• 1990 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Lightweight

• 1996 993 GT2

• 2011 997 GT2 RS and 997 GT3 RS 4.0

• 2022 991 GT2 RS Clubsport 25 and 2023 992 GT3 RS

While these are just the headliners, the collection goes way deeper. There are plenty of other notable mentions, each with its own captivating story – the 1964 Carrera RS, the 1973 RS Touring, and the 1992 Carrera RS (both the 3.6-liter and 3.8-liter variants) are just a few that come to mind.

A stand out for me was the 1996 993 GT2. I’m growing increasingly fond of the Type-993 as I discover more about the Porsche brand. Several unicorns like the 993 Targa and 993 Speedster exist within this generation. Belonging to the air-cool era, the Type-993 was also the first ever GT2, and this stunning silver example seen here with its wide body kit is giving me RWB vibes. According to Kelly, these fenders have been glued on and rivets were applied on top.

In summary, PCA’s exclusive feature isn’t just eye candy for Porsche enthusiasts. It’s a historical treasure trove, offering a glimpse into the evolution of performance engineering at its finest. So whether you’re a seasoned collector or simply have a soft spot for German engineering excellence, I’d strongly urge you to check out this Porsche collection in this in-depth 45-minute-long video, as it is guaranteed to leave you speechless (and maybe a little envious too).