718 RSK RS60 RS61

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[Porschinelle]

Hi Vance

above pic 718 RSK-005 driven by the French pilot Jean Behra during the 1958 Le Mans 24 hours June 21 st/June 22nd
For this race Jean Behra was teaming with Hans Hermann

Hans Hermann at the wheeel Jean Behra without helmet
They finish 3rd overall achieving the first ever podium for Porsche and 1st in class 2000

[Porschinelle]

Car race number 38 alongside Jean Behra is a Lotus 11 driven by Innes Ireland (DNF) as well as the third car race number 47 a French Deutch-Bonnet also DNF

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The Oracle: Porschenelle.

[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

[Don C]

Richard,
Missed you at the Bridgehampton Rally!
DC

[jacques]

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

[Rickie]

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

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[Rickie]

How many of these people can you name?

[admin]

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

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Sebring 1962

[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

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[Type550]

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