718 RSK RS60 RS61

[Ryles]

I thought this car had some funky flares on it at some point. Maybe that was 18. Such great images you guys post. Best way to spend a lunch break.

R~

[JTR70]

Does anyone know the chassis number of the modified RSK ?

Andrew, Look at the softer rounded shape of the door and its gap outline; also the clamshell, see the round latching mechanism bung? Is this not a 550 or 550A with an RSK nose??? On second thought I'm thinking 550 as there is no signs of the louvers for the later version trap-doors. See you "learned" me.

Great old shots Bruce, Thanks!
Justin

[Type550]

You are right Justin, it does look like a 550RS rear, but the body change that gets me is the front wheel well as it opens up near the driver's door...

Joe says he bought it from Mike Marshall in Miami. He remembers it as a special built car with engine behind the transaxle. The front looks like RSK but it's not one. It is listed in Willem's Vol I as being driven by Duncan Forlong.

Thanks for the photos and your knowledge of the 'days' Bruce!

[Rickie]

The "modified" RSK is no doubt a 550, as there is nothing at all about that car that has to do with the RSK body, 57,58, or 59... Note particularly that the is an instrument binnacle, which never appeared on the RSK's and did reappear on the RS60's and RS 61's...


The Kustom Kutouts on the front wheel well echoed the Aston Martin DB 3s race cars

[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.

[Manolin]

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

[jacques]

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

[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.

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Ricardo Rodriguez at Riverside 1959

[Porschinelle]

Sepp Greger RSK/David Piper Carrera GS Cab Klagenfurt 1960

[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

[JOP]

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

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Thank you for sharing those historical details JOP.