Motorsport Legend at Pebble Beach Auctions: ‏ 1960 Porsche RS6

Motorsport Legend at Pebble Beach Auctions: ‏ 1960 Porsche RS6

From a Prominent Private Collection | One of Only Four Works RS60s | Factory Entry at Le Mans, Sebring, and Targa Florio

Coachwork by Wendler

Estimate: $5,500,000 - $7,000,000 Chassis: 718-044

One of only four RS60s built specially for the Porsche works team, 718-044 represents the pinnacle in the development of the famous Spyder line that originated with the 550 in 1953.

Unlike the customer RS60s, the four works team cars, numbered 718-040 through 718-044, were equipped with a variety of advanced features, including built-in driving lights, improved front suspension, and a selection of experimental four-cam engines.

During its career as a Porsche factory team car, this RS60 was raced at important international endurance races including the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the 12 Hours of Sebring, the Targa Florio, and the Nürburgring 1000 Kilometers.

Between 1960 and 1961, 718-044 was raced by the most famous drivers of the era including Stirling Moss, Graham Hill, Jo Bonnier, Edgar Barth, and Hans Herrmann.

Following its works career, the RS60 was raced by Bob Holbert throughout North America and eventually ended up with noted Porsche collector Warren Eads.

With the three other works RS60s held in the Porsche Museum and two prominent American collections, 718-044 is the most significant Porsche Spyder ever offered at public auction.

Pebble Beach Auctions : August 15 & 16, 2015View further lots at http://www.goodingco.com/vehicles/


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