Porsche Press Kit 1973 - Landing Page
1973 Porsche 911 2.4 S Coupé "Biancaneve" (Snow White)
Pure and simple longhood classic 911
According to her FAHRZEUG-AUFTRAG Biancaneve was completed 06/06/1973, ready to be delivered to her first lucky customer (the son of a wealthy Italian industrialist on the pharma industry, whom we had the pleasure to discuss the car with, many years ago), who specified a diminutive, sport-oriented equipment (LSD and Koni shocks). The actual completion was a couple of weeks later than the planned one, but the final customer was visibly happy with the purchase, even decades later.
Today, she stands as is an unmolested and “matching numbers”, retaining her original engine, transmission and maintenance log. The original Italian style blinkers are in storage and are replaced with the "rest of Europe" ones due to re-registration in Belgium ... this (and, possibly, the driver's side rearview mirror which is a later upgrade from the first owner because it was not specified in the original order, as not compulsory in Italy in 1973), is the only exterior visible difference from the original specs.
The 911S 72-73 (E-F) model are visually identifiable thanks to the discreet spoiler under the front bumper. With a weight of only 1050 kg, these are often regarded as the best classic mainstream “longhood” 911 and its racing version (the so-called “ST) grew to the limit of 2.5 liters and was successful in motorsport, with victories at the Daytona 6 Hours, the Sebring 12 Hours, the 1000 km Nürburgring and the Targa Florio, before the RSR version derived from the 2.7RS started to take over from late '72.
Being an "F" series, it has the oil tank in the conventional position behind the right rear wheel and it lacks the "oelklappe" which characterised the unique 1972 MY "E" series. The 190 hp (142 kW), 2,341 cc flat six boxer engine, is still the same of the previous year, as the 915 5 speed gearbox.
The Pirelli 185/70 15 all-round was the tire of choice by her original customers and even today Pirelli (P6000 195/65 R15 "N-rated") tires are nowadays recommended and approved by Porsche as a replacement
An all-black interior finishing, with Perlcord seats, nicely completed the Light Ivory exterior paint. Today, her front seats and safety belts have been replaced with modern replicas for safety reasons and the original 380 mm "RS-type" 914.347.806.10 has been replaced by a MoMo Abarth of 370 mm. All the original parts we of course keep in storage.
She is not a garage queen and participates in regularity rallies, ice tracks trials and she is an abituée of the free practices at Spa-Francorchamps on the Thursdays preceeding the Spa Classic (May) and 6 hours of Spa (September) races.
Biancaneve has been featured on the May 2019 edition of "THE ESSES" magazine.
Latest News
May 2021: awaiting recommissioning to be fully roadworthy for summer season, e.g.: new front shock absorbers; injection fine tuning; refit road seat belts alongside current racing harness.
September 2021: finally roadworthy.
November 2021: Biancaneve got new winter shoes aka winter tires Kleber Krisalp HP3 on Fuchs period-correct ATS "cookie cutters" wheels. It seems good value for money so far. Winter is coming and we are looking forward some fun in the ice and snow (... from the midnight sun where the hot springs flow) 😁
December 2021: photoshooting with visual artist Tom Wheatley
May 2022: new summer tires fitted (GoodYear EfficientGrip 195/65 R15V). So far so good ... quite soft compound, less understeering in negotiating the bend compared to former Pirelli P6000 N1, same size and much lower price: value for money! It follows the road imperfections quite a lot, but very communicative to driver. Mayby less grip when "in the revs" but still did't finish the "running in" period.
Winter tires are now on newly refurbished ATS wheels.
Summer-Autumn 2023: no major events in the recent months, Biancaneve is currently in storage since she needs the usual check-up and some electrical works, as the headlights are not working properly. To be done in winter 2023-2024.
Winter 2023-24: full recommissioning. Follow the thread here.
Here below some pics, you can find more at our twitter account #biancaneve.
Spring 2024: she took place in the 7 Castle trial.