1978 Porsche 911SC RS Tribute

This 1978 Porsche 911SC is a backdated RS Touring tribute that was built by RS-Werks in Newark, Delaware. It has been driven just 170 miles since the build was completed earlier this year. Power comes from a freshly rebuilt ROW-spec 3. 0L flat-six that is equipped with Weber carburetors and paired to an overhauled 915 five-speed manual gearbox. A two-stage Signal Yellow repaint was performed, and metal body panels were utilized with the exception of an RS engine lid. H4 headlights have been added along with new or refurbished 1973-style trim, new windshield glass, and replacement rubber seals and gaskets throughout. The car has been set at Euro ride-height and corner-balanced over a set of polished 15â?³ Fuchs. The suspension was overhauled and fitted with upgraded sway bars and Bilstein shocks. Trimmed in the period fashion, the interior is equipped with a set of corduroy sport seats, a new OEM Porsche dash pad, backdated instruments, lightweight door panels and carpet, roll-up windows, and more. This RS-style 911 is part of the selling dealerâ??s private collection and now being offered with records from the build and a clear Pennsylvania title. The build began with a Euro 1978 911SC non-sunroof coupe. The chassis was fully disassembled, exterior surfaces were stripped to bare metal, and the car underwent a rotisserie restoration. An original long-nose hood was sourced, and the latch area was modified accordingly. German steel front fenders were utilized along with a 911S front bumper and an aluminum rear license plate filler. The finish consists of two-stage PPG paint with three coats of clear. After the paint was applied, wet-sanding and polishing were performed. New Carrera graphics were applied along with RS-Werkâ??s signature badges. Other body details include the following:Early longhood brightworkNew hood latchesChrome rear bumperettes, clear bra on lower rear bumpersNew stainless trim and RS Touring deco rockersNew H4 headlights and all new turn signals1973 flag mirror and early-1973 door handles with unrestored latchesNew Sigla front windshield and all rubber1973 stainless wiper squirters and new wiper armsPolished and refinished 15â? Fuchs measure 7â? wide up front and 8â? out back. After the chassis was refreshed, the suspension was set to Euro ride height, corner balanced, and aligned. A Tag Heuer face was added to the clock, and earlier-style heater controls have been retrofitted to the basketweave dash face. Further backdating elements include an early-style lower dash pad, polished trim, and radio delete. 90k miles are shown on the odometer, and approximately 170 have been covered since the build was completed. Reproduction sport seats with corduroy inserts have been added along with lightweight door panels and hand-crank window regulators. A new ivory colored early-style headliner has also been installed, as have new sun-visors, RS-style carpets, and aluminum door sill plates. The rear seats have been deleted. The rebuilt 3. 0L ROW-spec flat-six has been upgraded with Carrera chain tensioners, Turbo valve covers, a custom wiring harness, and RSR-style drilled engine mount. 1972 date-coded 40IDA Webers have been installed along with new SSI heat exchangers and a Dansk stainless sport exhaust. Ignition is a custom CDI unit from Classic Retrofit, and the fan has been refinished by Flat Six Inc. A new oil cooler, lines, and tank have also been installed. Other custom details include a color-matched engine shroud and pleated engine pad. The magnesium-case 915 gearbox has been overhauled and features the following:Updated slider assembly, synchronizers, brake, and anchor blocksNew gaskets and seals Swepco fluid7. 31:1 ring and pinionStomski racing shift couplerNew clutch assemblyA binder containing photos of the car at various stages throughout the build will be included with the sale, some of which can be seen in the gallery.