718 RSK RS60 RS61

[Porschinelle]

[Porschinelle]

Pierre Monneret also drove for Deutch Bonnet Panhard and Renault Alpine
He had a serious accident with a DB Panhard during the 1963 Le Mans 24 hours

[Porschinelle]

Hi Andrew
Some more about the above pic
The driver was Pierre Monneret (1938/2010) son of Georges Monneret both French motorbykes champions

[Type550]

I have crossed to the dark side and started researching the 718s and considering they were the lesser build, everyone tells me it should be easy to research them!

I am helping the owner of 718-055 - the ex Carel de Beaufort RSK. I have a lot of its provenance sorted, but there is one part of its history I am missing, so I am reaching out to the ABCGT knowledge bank!

I have only recently seen some pictures and info of the car from 1961 where it competed in France (GP of Paris) with Pierre Monneret finishing third. Any history of the car during this period would be greatly appreciated.

[Type550]

This is Wessel von Loringhoven's 1959 Porsche 718 RSK.

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[Porschinelle]

Another pic of 718 RS60 chassis 060 race number 59 pilots Bruce Jennings Bill Westhoff Frank Rand 3rd overall 1st in class 1.6 L chasing a French DB 'Deutch-Bonnet) Panhard race number 80

[356]

Sebring 1962

[bythebay]

Ferry Porsche and Huscke Von Heinstien are the only faces I can put a name to.

[Rickie]

How many of these people can you name?

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[Rickie]

Jacques, You are correct on both counts...Richard

[jacques]

Hi Richard
007 had wishbone suspension also i believe and could be configured as a center seat.
j

[Don C]

Richard,
Missed you at the Bridgehampton Rally!
DC

[Rickie]

Nice photo of the Factory team in front of the boxes at Goodwood before the Tourist Trophy race in 1959. # 22, 718-009, finished 3rd with Von trips/Bonnier and I was privileged to own and race that car for 10 years. The last car in the line appears to be 718-007, a 1958 build. 008 and 009 are 59's, with wishbone rear suspensions.

Photo courtesy of Ferret Photographic, UK