30/10/2026
R = Racing
It all began with a test report. Porsche employee Rolf Wütherich summarised the goal of the 911 R project in the fall of 1966: “A vehicle is to be built that is superior to the current competition in its power-to-weight ratio.” The technician, who would later became known as the race car mechanic for James Dean, conscientiously performs the related calculations. With an unladen weight of 800 kg and 210 hp of engine power, the car’s power-to-weight ratio was less than 4 kg per hp – 1.5 kg lower than that of the competition at the time. With such a vehicle, Porsche could dominate in GT sport, just as the 356 with a Carrera engine had done a decade earlier.
It was this legendary Porsche that this stunning car pays homage to . DVG 207G has been lovingly looked after & enjoyed for the last 17 years by its current custodian Vivian John, to whom writes below about its life ………..
Porsche 911R Homage – DVG 207 G
History
This is a short history of the vehicle prepared by the current owner. This vehicle has a very interesting history and is a very well-travelled vehicle as you will see!
Engine
• 3.2 flat 6 cylinder from a 1989 911 Carrera with PMO carburettors (dyno’d at 287 bhp)
o PMO carburettors were introduced in 1997 as an improved alternative to Weber 40/46 IDA carburettors for Porsche 911 performance applications. They feature:
Enlarged throttle bodies (40–50 mm) for increased airflow.
Aerospace grade castings and tight machining tolerances.
Redesigned fuel inlet systems for balanced, leak free delivery.
Compatibility with IDF style floats and jets for tunability.
Integrated fuel sight glass for easy float level setting
• G50 manual gearbox from the same 1989 vehicle
Bodyshell
• The last RHD 912 ever produced (see text)
• Now presented as a 911R recreation
o Fibreglass front wings and bumpers
o Through flow bonnet fuel filler to 100L fibreglass fuel tank
o Half roll cage with four-point harnesses
Suspension and brakes
• Bilstein shock absorbers
• Specialist ‘RS-911’ disks and brakes
1. Production and first ownership
The vehicle was produced by Porsche in their Stuttgart’s Zuffenhausen plant in Stuttgart in 1969 as a 912 model. Chassis number 12000201 and engine number 4090107 (4-cylinder 1600 air-cooled).
It was built to special order for a Mr John Pullar – the reason it was a special order was that normal production of the 912 had ceased 12 months previously but Mr Pullar was adamant he wanted a RHD 912. As such a 911 body was taken from the production line in the factory adapted and fitted with a 912 engine prior to delivery. It was also supply with the distinctive ‘Fuchs’ alloy wheels instead of the steel wheels usually fitted to 912’s.
It was exported to the Middle East new, as Mr Pullar was in the armed forces and stationed in the region.
2. Second Owner
The vehicle returned to the U.K. in 1971 and was allocated a registration number of FHO 168 K (being date of U.K first entry) and ownership passed to a Mr Howard Mackenzie- Wilson. During his ownership, the colour was changed to ‘British Racing Green’ in the early 1980’s.
It appears he retained ownership until 1990 when it seems the ownership passed to a Mrs Reed.
The Reed family had a number of issues with the silencer and heat exchangers on the vehicle resulting from an MoT failure (as during the build spec Mr Pullar had specified uprated components specifically for the Scandinavian market – strange considering the vehicle was supplied to the Middle East!). There is a lot of correspondence in the file from the owners to the OPC Porsche dealer and Porsche AG trying to establish the correct part numbers for the replacements!
The documentation file goes a little cold at this stage until the early 2000’s.
3. Evolution to 911R homage
During 2003 a Mr Mike Lewis acquired a ‘tired RHD 912’ and decided to covert the vehicle to the ‘outlaw’ look and present it as a 911R homage as he loved the look.
In April 2003 Mr Lewis successfully applied to the DVLA to have an age-related registration number allocated – it was at this time it was allocated its current number of DVG 270 G, being correct for the year of manufacture of 1969.
So, during the second half of 2004, it was fully restored and painted in Light Ivory (as per the original 911R’s). In addition, it had a roll cage fitted, leather Recaro seats (from a BMW!) installed, lightweight carpet set and lightweight door panels also used. A quick shift was also used to complete the internal look.
Externally it had fibreglass front wings, centre fuel filler inlet and cap and original fibreglass front and rear indicators. Colour coded fibreglass bumpers were sourced also. The engine benefitted from a top end rebuild.
The vehicle was featured in ‘911 and Porsche World’ in the December 2005 issue.
Mr Lewis sold the vehicle in 2006 to a Mr Jason Taylorson (there may have been another owner prior to this).
4. Engine and chassis separated
Mr Taylorson then sold the vehicle to a Mr Stephen Bayliss in October 2008 – the person from whom the current owner purchased the vehicle.
It is during this time that the engine and chassis become separated for reasons that aren’t clear. The current owner found the original engine for sale after purchase of the chassis but decided against reuniting them (more on this later).
5. New Owner and a new era
The current owner Mr Vivian John procured the rolling chassis from an independent Porsche specialist selling it on behalf of Mr Bayliss in March 2009.
It is from here another journey began for the vehicle (literally and figuratively!)
It remained with this specialist for a period whilst the search commenced for some more ‘R’ accurate components not least of which an engine! As mentioned above, the original engine was discovered for sale at a renowned early Porsche specialist elsewhere. However, the current owner having previously owned an air-cooled 911 decided that the glorious sound (and power) of an air-cooled flat 6-cylinder engine would be the way to go.
By way of a fortuitous introduction, a 3.2 litre engine and associated gearbox from a 1989 911 Targa was available from BS Motorsport in Westcott, Bucks. A deal was struck and the vehicle moved to their workshops for the transplant to be undertaken. You will have read earlier that in fact the body was originally a 911 and as such the work was somewhat easier to execute. At the same time a vast amount of upgrade work was undertaken including;
Mechanically
• New disc brakes and pads, upgrade system
• New Bilstein dampers
• New oil lines and external oil cooler
• Fuel injection removed and replaced with PMO performance carburettors
• Upgrade wiring
• Rebuild control systems
• New fibreglass 100L fuel tank and system
• New Dansk stainless steel exhaust
• New engine set up subsequently dyno’d at 287 bhp
Aesthetically
• Replica 911R ‘flat’ Prototipo steering wheel
• Correct 911R tacho with 10k RPM and 180mph speedo
• New RHD dashtop
• Remove the BMW Recaro seats and replace with replica 911R bucket seats
• Replica CIBIE racing lights
During this time the vehicle became a regular attendee at early Porsche meetings, events and Le Mans Classic.
6. The Australia Years
During 2010 the current owner went to work in Australia, and the decision was made to ship the vehicle there to enjoy but also potentially put on the market as classic vehicle values there at the time were buoyant.
The vehicle left the U.K again in April 2011 on its way to Perth, Western Australia and arrived in Fremantle 6 weeks later.
Unfortunately, the current owner underestimated the bureaucracy associated with importing a classic vehicle into Western Australia and it wasn’t until February 2012 that approval was granted, and the owner could enjoy the vehicle on the highways of WA.
With some irony, the current owner was asked to return to work in the U.K. in 2013 but decided to leave the vehicle with a specialist in Perth on offer for sale.
The classic vehicle market in Australia softened in this time and the vehicle didn’t sell and the decision was taken to return the vehicle to the U.K. again.
The vehicle returned to the U.K. in 2015 and was reallocated its age-appropriate registration number of DVG 270 G. it remained in storage with BS Motorsport for a couple of years and recommissioned in 2018 to be enjoyed.
7. Lower section restoration
After an unfortunate scrape with a garage door frame during 2022, what was planned to be a small repair uncovered some more significant work being required to the lower body sections and chassis floor pans. This was done by a renowned classic Mercedes and Porsche restorer in South Wales – Redcastle Classics.
The following were replaced
• Near side inner and outer sills, near side and offside lock striker panels
• Offside outer floor section, inner and outer sills, and kidney bowl
The following were repaired
• Near and offside Lower A post, lower B post, lower sections of doors and frames, repairs to (garage scraped) rear wheel arch and lower rear quarter panel
• Toe pan
• Chassis at trailing arm pickup
• Repaint replaced and repaired sections
The vehicle has remained in dry specialist storage and maintained by a local independent Porsche specialist (Haus of Porsche, Penarth) – recently undertaking servicing and gear linkage adjustment.
Vivian John
October 2026
Thank you Vivian for your amazing description. So there we have it your chance now to add your name to the privileged few who have experienced this proper Porsche !
Its on the market for £82,000 at Resto Haus at our North Devon showroom, the perfect excuse to spend a couple of days visiting the beautiful sandy beaches of Woolacombe, Croyde & Saunton or imagine driving it across the rolling Exmoor hills & valleys.
