718 RSK RS60 RS61

[MMW]

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[jacques]

Hi he was involved in an accident at Monterey with it so you are right it was in the shop more than he had a chance to use it. I think he may have spent most of the profit on repairs restoration and fees.

[roy mawbey]

[356]

Thank you for sharing those historical details JOP.

[JOP]

It aint a pretty sight.....but atleast Joseph survived
He did loose one of his arms in the crash.

[JTR70]

Thanks Gerard! Though it would be far more tragic if the cab was a GS it appears to be a Push-rod version. Notice the exhaust holes in the bumperettes and no Carrera 2 type lower grated valance.
Great pics you guys!
Justin

[Porschinelle]

Sepp Greger RSK/David Piper Carrera GS Cab Klagenfurt 1960

[356]

Ricardo Rodriguez at Riverside 1959

[356]

[356]

[Rickie]

Not so. Don't recall a factory display with an RSK,and I have been there most years, especially the Porsche Tribute years. But I could be mistaken. However,if one was there, it was not 009. I owned 718-009 from 1977 through the late 80's, and it was provenence was confirmed with Juergen Barth when I visited the factory. It was one of the first cars that used the wishbone rear suspension, and was a test car for that setup, which was later fitted on all RS60 and RS61's.

[jacques]

Hi Rickie
At Monterey recently i forget the year but i though that Porsche had 009 on display unrestored?
j

[Manolin]

Were there any true rebodied 718 or RSKs that did not stay true to the Porsche design or form?
Coschbuilts ir handcrafted renditions?

[Rickie]

Great days for me racing my RSK 718-009 at the Monterey Historics 1986, It was the last works car, and second OA in the Tourist Trophy race in 1959 (Bonnier/Von Trips).
Wanted to share this wonderful photo. Ralph Lauren now owns this amazing thoroughbred machine.