Porsche 2.7 RS and the Pursuit of Purity

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  • Опубліковано 13 вер 2024
  • Respected architect Jonathan Segal poetically describes what the 1973 Porsche 911 2.7L RS meant both to Porsche and its drivers. Jonathan's career as an architect has developed his pursuit for purity in the structures he creates. One look around Jonathan's studio and garage, and you'll know this isn't just a man cave for rusted signs and pin-up girls-it's a forum, allowing each car to communicate to their viewers. Jonathan's signal-yellow RS demands an audience and it incites him to drive to the redline every time.
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  • @garysawyers8730
    @garysawyers8730 8 років тому +38

    There was a wealthy guy I went to high school with who's father had 2 of these. Went to his house, he took me into ine of the garages, and there were two 2.7 RS's, in showroom condition. The bright blue one is exactly what I think of when I hear Porsche or 911 to this day. I can still see that car in my mind. Someday I'll own one or build a replica, hopefully while I'm still young enough to enjoy it...

  • @CaliPatriot88
    @CaliPatriot88 10 років тому +144

    Wait he's an architect? Where's his SAAB?

  • @EpigeneticAlteration
    @EpigeneticAlteration 7 років тому +51

    The pants are a 'pepita' houndstooth fabric, which is an obvious throwback to the early days of Porsche where that material was often used as a seat covering. It's even used on the 911R.
    He's not wearing them as a fashion statement. It's amazing that so many viewers of a channel like this (which is directed at true auto enthusiasts) don't know the important of Houndstooth for Porsche.

    • @Sh0SUPERMAN
      @Sh0SUPERMAN 5 років тому +2

      You missed the graphite grey glasses, another node to Porsche.

    • @djxjxixsmjxjskjzxn1853
      @djxjxixsmjxjskjzxn1853 5 років тому +5

      Utter pretentious twaddle! I would have the same disdain for an Aston Martin owner who dressed in British Racing Green: what a twat!

    • @ryhildo
      @ryhildo 4 роки тому

      YUP...Truth!

    • @hagestad
      @hagestad 3 роки тому

      houndstooth are also throwback to the Auschwitz times unfortunately.

  • @thepaperthepen
    @thepaperthepen 11 років тому +16

    "I will own a Porsche !" He said, everytime he watched a Petrolicious video

  • @pmmjkl
    @pmmjkl 11 років тому +62

    The box is lighter, the body is lighter, when I poop I become lighter. I am the architect.

  • @PavesGarage
    @PavesGarage 10 років тому +120

    I can't take anything the man says seriously while he's wearing those pants

    • @dragoon1177
      @dragoon1177 9 років тому +1

      That was my literal thought at the 0:46 mark.

    • @AE86ofMtAkina
      @AE86ofMtAkina 9 років тому +7

      Fact VS Conspiracy Hey atleast he's got good taste in cars. If only he had the same amount of taste in pants.

    • @joer.3240
      @joer.3240 6 років тому +1

      I agree,more than a mistake in judgement,those pants are not only poorly conceived but executed worse.Good grief!

    • @76ajc
      @76ajc 6 років тому

      Paves 4x4 😂👨🏼‍🍳 I thought maybe I was gonna get a filet minion when the interview ended. All respect though, that 911 is gorgeous!!

    • @subarashizeo5815
      @subarashizeo5815 3 роки тому

      @@AE86ofMtAkina priorities

  • @DesignPixelmaster
    @DesignPixelmaster 10 років тому +5

    the ending is LEGENDARY ! 3:28

  • @monsterMike62
    @monsterMike62 5 років тому +2

    Segal's comments so true. That tear out at the end of the video, awesome!

  • @joklolol
    @joklolol 11 років тому +1

    What I like so much about the Petrolicious Videos, apart from the filming and so forth is that the cars in the videos are in such great shape and are taken care of so well.

  • @ejjenkins2100
    @ejjenkins2100 3 роки тому +2

    The sound of that engine, in the closing scene, is epic.

  • @911goodlife4
    @911goodlife4 9 років тому +2

    Seeing someone drive an RS the way it was intended...not stuffed away in a collection, makes me think he actually deserves to own this car!!! Awesome!

  • @dwkenner
    @dwkenner 9 років тому +2

    Nice film, thanks. Appreciate seeing someone else love the car for the sake of the car and its purity.

  • @mjaxdes
    @mjaxdes 10 років тому +1

    still my favorite Porsche. Next the late 70's 930 turbo and then the 914 6. great vids thank you.

  • @lowellmayfield5736
    @lowellmayfield5736 4 роки тому +2

    I have always thought, and I still maintain, that the RS is the apex masterpiece of automotive design. No sports car before or since has even come close.

  • @frank09busa
    @frank09busa 6 років тому +2

    Huge props to the owner for popping clutch, hitting the rev limiter and driving her like what she is designed to do.

  • @allabtMando
    @allabtMando 10 років тому +16

    'It's not the prettiest car in the room' I don't know, man, that's a pretty fucking gorgeous car!

    • @jonnyspeed
      @jonnyspeed 6 років тому

      That's subjective... I agree with the architect. 911's are unique, but not pretty.

  • @joemariani2315
    @joemariani2315 Рік тому

    9 years later and I still come back to this video. The video that truly sparked my interest in German cars and Porsche specifically.

  • @arielgallo1673
    @arielgallo1673 11 років тому +1

    Beautiful video! Keep them coming guys you are the best!

  • @KegBelly
    @KegBelly 10 років тому +2

    lovin' the last 10 seconds or so.....awesome noise

  • @Munkenba
    @Munkenba 10 років тому +13

    That's my favourite 911 ever made, everything about it is perfect, and its the only 911 that I'd prefer over a singer 911.

    • @ronaldderooij1774
      @ronaldderooij1774 10 років тому +5

      Except that when you are not driving the RS, it is thinking, in your garage, how it will kill you next day.

  • @rongreen8485
    @rongreen8485 3 роки тому

    I can watch these videos over and over.

  • @ProjectPulsation
    @ProjectPulsation 11 років тому +1

    Wonderfull car! To be enjoyed fully both with your eyes opened and closed.
    Years ago I had the privilege of driving a '85 911 Turbo for some time, planning my route trough as much tunnels as possible, driving with windows open at all times.
    Spinning the car on a wet road scared me so much i returned it to it's owner the same day ;-)
    However, driving an older Porsche should be on everyones bucket list. It's so far from "just driving a car".
    Some day i will take that corner in my own 911..

  • @carljuztine3328
    @carljuztine3328 Рік тому

    always fun to comeback to the
    OG RS and see how it progressed. absolutely pure.

  • @TheMidnightBandit
    @TheMidnightBandit 10 років тому +4

    Those are some amazing flipping trousers bro!

  • @omarmargi
    @omarmargi 11 років тому

    I wake up every Tuesday bright and early just to watch the latest release from you guys and you never seem to disappoint me. great video!

  • @treydaypnw
    @treydaypnw Рік тому

    When he went down the list of it not being the prettiest car, etc. One thing it provides more than any other car is the Visceral experience you get all through your body, your mind, and your soul when driving it. Absolutely legendary cars! 💪

  • @poofgone576
    @poofgone576 11 років тому

    Incredible I will tell you what is incredible those paints.

  • @sats7819
    @sats7819 10 років тому

    I was lucky enough to drive the famous and extensively restored black RS (from USA) which was later imported to the uk. Those days will never be forgotten and will cherish for the rest of my life.

  • @K1Tism
    @K1Tism 10 років тому

    Flippn luv it!...Petrolious is by far the best!..short and with with real heart!.thanks

  • @Buttnut105
    @Buttnut105 11 років тому

    Not sure why the guy's pants are getting more attention in the comments than that beautiful RS he was driving. Seems like each 911 video Petrolicious makes is better than the last. Please keep them coming.

  • @ChasingPerfection
    @ChasingPerfection 11 років тому

    Working in a car restoration shop. I'd have to say these vehicles for the most part have been restored. To have almost every part of the vehicle look new, it's gotta be restored. If not, the rarity to find one 100% untouched original in that condition goes up 100%

  • @coxbright
    @coxbright 9 років тому

    Has to be one of my favourite Petrolicious videos

  • @rompowertube
    @rompowertube 11 років тому +1

    Petrolicious I have favorited every single video of yours that I watched so far!!
    Pure petrol awesomeness, thank you!!
    Are your videos available on Blueray?

  • @reyrob
    @reyrob 11 років тому

    Christopher, only a man of class would know the name of this type of trousers. Thanks for sharing!

  • @uploader235
    @uploader235 11 років тому

    One of your best videos. Maybe a 1993-1998 Porsche 911 GT2, that's a true race car for the road, like the 2.7 RS

  • @nls8520
    @nls8520 11 років тому +3

    This was beautifully done. The 1973 RS is probably my favorite Porsche car, and this looks to be an exceptionally nice example. Where was this filmed?

  • @TheRedstar91
    @TheRedstar91 11 років тому

    a joy to watch, as always

  • @YFZ52
    @YFZ52 11 років тому

    Never stop making these videos. Love them all. Beautiful car!

  • @fikes73
    @fikes73 11 років тому

    That is the creme de la creme of Porsches. Porsche, owning it since... hell I dont feel like looking it up, but you catch my drift

  • @Turshin
    @Turshin 11 років тому

    A burn out in an old porche...lol petrolicious you have done it again. Great video

  • @StewMM
    @StewMM 11 років тому

    What has been seen cannot be unseen.

  • @grahamtricker4103
    @grahamtricker4103 11 років тому

    Having owned two RS's its the sum of all their parts that makes them so special...

  • @chilinsnOball
    @chilinsnOball 11 років тому

    yes. great point, #JonathanSegal. shaken so much that only the unshakable is left. imho the real essence of #Porsche911 & minimalism @ it's best. i prefer the 'not too' refined. the most enjoyable drive a person can have.

  • @TimShaw1
    @TimShaw1 11 років тому

    That kind of ending is not something you often see here on Drive Tastefully, but it was a very tastefully done burnout. I had to go back and watch it again.

  • @sjd009
    @sjd009 11 років тому

    Awesome launch at the end, good to see an owner not afraid to drive it

  • @feliperas
    @feliperas 11 років тому +4

    I know Petrolicious is all about cars, but I love when there's a story behind the car, like the E30 M3, Lancia Stratos and Ferrari 512 BBi videos - just to mention a few. How the owner got in love with it, how he manage to buy one, his passion about that specific car. I didn't feel this with this video. Seems like this guy have money and well, he just went and bought a Porsche, restored it and that's it.
    Not to mention his pants...

  • @TrackTimeAudio
    @TrackTimeAudio 11 років тому

    I like this guy's description of sounds, my kind of car guy.

  • @94jrose
    @94jrose 11 років тому

    Always wanted to see one of these 911's in person I love the dolphin tail. Beautiful car!

  • @jileel
    @jileel 9 років тому +2

    Another great video! I love these cars.

  • @VespaNuman
    @VespaNuman 11 років тому

    I think every one of the Petrolicious videos has made me shiver. Also those trousers. I like that shit.

  • @Joe-eg7ml
    @Joe-eg7ml 11 років тому +3

    "that minimum essence creates that purity..." I agree!

  • @whirinakii
    @whirinakii 3 роки тому

    Love the car and its sound track the owner has an understanding of what a classic should be, both in cars and the Thunderbirds TV series with Lady Penelope, Parker and their car in the back ground.

  • @golferctube
    @golferctube 11 років тому

    Speechless

  • @AndyNguyenExplorer
    @AndyNguyenExplorer 10 років тому

    Man this and the segment with Zwart really capture the essence of a Porsche 911. This and the 964 are my favorite of the 911s.

  • @ramirojorge2887
    @ramirojorge2887 11 років тому

    I never saw an engine so clean! I mean there isn't any dust on it, it shines, it's in perfect condition,perfect ending, that's how I imagine my self going to heaven, not a bright light, just driving to the gates :)

  • @theeeMitchi
    @theeeMitchi 11 років тому

    A Petrolicious video about the 2.7 RS? Oh fuck yeah.

  • @phattyhales
    @phattyhales 11 років тому +4

    Those pants are scary! Halloween is just around the corner I guess. Lol

  • @davidlong2168
    @davidlong2168 8 років тому

    LOVE the burnout towards the end! Great video.

  • @Shift4g
    @Shift4g 11 років тому

    Best sound on earth!

  • @pgoindi
    @pgoindi 11 років тому

    The sound of the engine is fantastic.

  • @XoVoX
    @XoVoX 11 років тому

    wonderful as always! Best youtube channel on the web. Please do an early MG next, maybe something like an J2

  • @ParadoxdesignsOrg
    @ParadoxdesignsOrg 11 років тому +1

    This has always been one of my favorite cars. I've only ever seen one in my entire life though :/

  • @christ-37
    @christ-37 2 місяці тому

    Je suis toujours émerveillée par vos superbes vidéos très passionnantes ❤

  • @Normanroberts
    @Normanroberts 11 років тому

    I am new to Petrolicious .... so sorry, but how stylish can an intro animation be?!? Epic material!!! Good job mates.

  • @4DIYers
    @4DIYers 11 років тому

    Pure art!

  • @Bangkok-ik1fp
    @Bangkok-ik1fp 7 років тому

    This is my Porsche dream car. It just does it for me in every respect.

  • @TheStevemcqueen68
    @TheStevemcqueen68 7 років тому

    Thanks for sharing your story

  • @scootosan
    @scootosan 11 років тому

    But without a doubt it is, "the coolest car in the room"....and on the road

  • @FuckPagani
    @FuckPagani 11 років тому

    My absolute dream car.

  • @EJ20VF39
    @EJ20VF39 11 років тому

    Recognized the skyline, too. San Diego, baby!

  • @johnnyliebling1421
    @johnnyliebling1421 9 років тому

    Its amazing how much commonality there is in the BOM's of an 1985 Carerra and a 1973 2.7RS.....

  • @rheijne95
    @rheijne95 11 років тому

    Every video you people make, is downright perfect. A short intro that doesn't get in the way of the video, engine sounds without music overpowering them and, great stories behind every car you show and all your videos touch me in a (non-homosexual) way. I have yet to see a video of Petrolicious I don't like. Subscribed for life, keep up this absolutely amazing work!

  • @Striball
    @Striball 11 років тому

    Can't wait to see if they have an old Aston Martin for us. That would be incredible

  • @thegreenskeep1
    @thegreenskeep1 7 років тому

    He's wrong, it is the prettiest car in the room. It is truly magnificent!

  • @mrmatthewsegal
    @mrmatthewsegal 11 років тому

    Actually the sport exhaust was a factory option and MANY owners swapped it out for better performance. Similar to current day porsches have a sport exhaust option from the factory.

  • @CatheysKid
    @CatheysKid 11 років тому

    You guys @ " Petro" crack me up...you knew damm well when you shot those "pants?" the responses would be 50/50..the pants or the car...well done! And BTW for those that think you cannot record engine sounds did not see or hear last weeks vid....still playing it over and over..the RS is sweet...but the Z has my heart.

  • @willisan
    @willisan 11 років тому

    Bravo Petrolicious. Bravo.

  • @RJCLN
    @RJCLN 11 років тому

    What a sound on that Yellow Beast

  • @TheGel69
    @TheGel69 10 років тому

    this Fellow also has the Maserati A6G Allemano on Jay Leno series....good tastes

  • @MrNumbbutt
    @MrNumbbutt 11 років тому

    What a car! It is a dream one day I can maybe own one!

  • @MINIben80
    @MINIben80 11 років тому

    nice vid. love the way you do it.

  • @PFNasz
    @PFNasz 11 років тому

    Great video, can't wait for you guys to figure out how to record engine sounds.

  • @o3tomas
    @o3tomas 11 років тому

    I could help with russian subtitles for your videos, it is definitely worth showing to more people.

  • @chasemer6
    @chasemer6 11 років тому +4

    Best part was the end

  • @deancostello14
    @deancostello14 11 років тому

    Yes please.

  • @jbuckley2546
    @jbuckley2546 9 років тому +14

    Have a word with yourself about them trousers.

  • @DriftundergroundBR
    @DriftundergroundBR 11 років тому

    Nice garage!

  • @uploader235
    @uploader235 10 років тому

    I got to see two RS's at once, by the same owner, he has two! One blue with black emblems and a white one with red emblems, besides that F40, turbos, Dino, Corbra 427, yea so cool, and don't forget the '74 Fiat Spider so fun. He actually knew Carol Shelby, no joke, so intersing

  • @FRENZYFIRE54
    @FRENZYFIRE54 11 років тому

    Very good video until 3:48.....Awesome video!!!

  • @missinglink9973
    @missinglink9973 6 років тому

    One of the ultimate Porsches. Ill take a 74 with that gnarly sport exhaust. YUM!!!

  • @Eatinbritches
    @Eatinbritches 9 років тому +45

    Love the car, not so much the owner. At least he drives it hard, but my douche detector kept flickering.

    • @emerckx53
      @emerckx53 6 років тому +1

      Eatinbritches why because he was wearing checkerboard tights? ;)

    • @lukas6610
      @lukas6610 6 років тому +5

      he got my respect after that launch at the end

    • @dereks66
      @dereks66 5 років тому +5

      You don't even know him. I do. He's a great guy who has been a big influence and supporter of housing in San Diego. You should be ashamed of yourself. Jonathan's IQ is twice yours, so shut your mouth.

  • @skooli2
    @skooli2 11 років тому

    Yep, recognized Harbor Island and Harbor Drive. Not sure where in the mountains they are though.

  • @dimsterz
    @dimsterz 11 років тому

    This is the best Porsche, in my opinion =}

  • @psycodriver
    @psycodriver 11 років тому

    Awesome unit well maintained, keep it up!

  • @banhmi8122
    @banhmi8122 Рік тому

    It’s not the prettiest, nicest, fastest
    But it’s the most raw, brutal, unique, sexy and hardcore piece of machinery a man can lay foot on.

  • @lo-pan
    @lo-pan 10 років тому

    great vid, love your Porsche, but dude those trousers

  • @ThatShitGood
    @ThatShitGood 3 роки тому

    3:48 arguably the best and most orgasmic sounding car to ever exist.

  • @Porsche9174Ever
    @Porsche9174Ever 10 років тому

    Nice colour! :D
    And the end of the video, so perfect!!

  • @doceigen
    @doceigen 9 років тому

    I had one of these, and wrecked it... rather than repair the body, I pulled everything out of it... engine, brakes, suspension parts, etc... and bolted them into a very nice stiffened and modified 914 body... the modifications are still ongoing.

    • @chrisfi3d
      @chrisfi3d 8 років тому

      Continue to keep a low profile..its better that way for your safety.

  • @StatementPlus
    @StatementPlus 11 років тому

    Who cares what he's wearing when finally you get an owner willing to drive his car like he stole it. Burnout in an RS? Yes please. Petrolicious has many nice car features, but rarely do the owners drive it as hard as this guy in the videos. Usually just snaking around here and there. Kudos to him, funky pants and all...