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So when faced with all the original 917s either being raced at the le mans classic, or to be available to go up the hill, they approach john and i to ask if we could kindly loan my prototype to go. The porsche 917 was acclaimed as the greatest racing car of all time in an expert poll conducted by motor sport magazine in 1997. It is the porsche 917 replica which was built to spec. In the 2000 edition of the le mans race, a jury, composed by.

The car, which was once set up for vintage racing with the original. The following year, the 917 gave porsche its firstever win at le mans and repeated the result in 1971. I heard that is good too because he was behind the scenes, in the pits etc working on. Porsche s own computer predicted that the car would reach 239 mph. So when faced with all the original 917s either being. The complete photographic history this is realy a great book, a lot of very new pictures and in good print quality. Only very few is missing, so the last victory of a porsche 917k the km of paris 1971. The real story of 917021 the porsche 917, chassis number 021, was built in 1969 and was part of the first batch of twentyfive 917s. As the bailey edwards is a great car, but 50% square tube and the bodyshell looks good, but on detail inspection not the correct is shape. Forty years in the history of the porsche 917021 described by an enthralling investigation that includes a journey to the heart of deepest germany, trips to stuttgart and. This le manswinning porsche 917 was a onehit wonder.

Nahers wealth of experience is reflected in the depth of detail evident throughout this magnificent book. The car, which was once set up for vintage racing with the original frame. Driving this very car chassis number 917053, the last coupe built for the factoryaffiliated martini racing team, gijs van lennep and dr. Mar 06, 2007 mark donohue porsche 917 10k 1972 scca can am racing mosport duration. Forty years in the history of the porsche 917 021 described by an enthralling investigation that includes a journey to the heart of deepest germany, trips to stuttgart and hamburg as well as the black forest, the moselle region and the rhine.

The iconic porsche 917 was an extremely important race. Page dedicated to an ivy where the 917 reigned in all motorsports circuits, the incredible porsche and their tamers without without. A proforma invoice dated december 5, 1969 confirms this, with actual delivery to slough three days later. Porsches own computer predicted that the car would reach 239 mph. On page 177, 917021 was also known as the other psychedelic 917 having the green purple lemans hippy livery and similar livery in yellow and red. Porsche museums own publishing company was given the international historic award in the publication of the year category. Porsche 917k flat12 pure engine sound in action on. Meanwhile, the factorybacked jw automotive 917s captured the world championship. The numbers are limited and thats why you are the first to be told about the online site on which you can order this eagerlyawaited book. His first porsche book, porsche 911 purchase and diy restoration was published in 1987. Porsche 917 the autobiography of 917023 home facebook. Icon engineering porsche 917 is breathtaking in its detail. The porsche 917 is a sports prototype race car developed by german manufacturer porsche. The story about the 917 finds no end and so everyone can find something new in this book.

This is true for the era but is no longer the case. Klemantaski collection getty images ferdinand piechs goal for the porsche 917 left nothing to the imagination. In 1970 was converted into a 917 k k stay for kurzheck, short in german, painted in white with blue stripes and. We also have a special book offer for 917 fans, just in time for. In 1970 and 71, porsches 917 dominated the sport of endurance racing, but engine displacement reductions from 5. The book charts the rivalry between ferry porsches sons and his nephew ferdinand poech, the gifted automobile engineer who led the development of the 917. The story about the 917 finds no end and so everyone can find something. Oct, 2015 with genius hans mezger as chief engineer, porsche developed the 917 in only ten months, displaying all 25 homologation cars required by the fia in front of its factory in april 1969. Secondly, it states that the 917 lh displayed in the porsche museum in stuttgart also set the highest. Birth of a juggernaut porsches 91710 proto hemmings daily.

Following a very detailed table of contents and a foreword by derek bell who drove the 917 in 1970, the book lays the groundwork with some 60 pages devoted to porsche s early racing history, the fia rule changes prior to the 917 that both hindered and then helped porsche, and 917 design and testing. This magnificent book tells the story of the most important porsche 917 of all the one that gave porsche its first. The iconic porsche 917 was an extremely important race car for the company as the one that enabled it to take its first overall win at the 24 hours of le mans in 1970. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. In 1970 the worlds greatest sports car race was ravaged by periods of torrential rain but through it all came 917023, driven by hans herrmann and richard attwood. Jun 08, 2011 and although the porsche 917 was no longer eligible for international endurance races, it was further developed with a turbocharged version of the type 912 engine for the north american canam series and european interseries competition, where the 917 10 and 917 30 dominated. Following a very detailed table of contents and a foreword by derek bell who drove the 917 in 1970, the book lays the groundwork with some 60 pages devoted to porsches early racing history, the fia rule. These 5 books belong on every porsche enthusiasts shelf. Read the latest porsche 917 news and browse our full collection of porsche 917 articles, photos, press releases and related videos.

Mark donohue porsche 91710k 1972 scca can am racing mosport duration. May, 2019 read the latest porsche 917 news and browse our full collection of porsche 917 articles, photos, press releases and related videos. Porsche 917k flat12 pure engine sound in action on track. This magnificent book tells the story of the most important porsche 917 of all the one that gave porsche its first victory in the le mans 24 hours. The 917 gave porsche its first overall wins at the 24 hours of le mans in 1970 and 1971. The porsche 917 turns 50 years in 2019 and we have compiled a brief account. To date, he has written 20 titles on all aspects of porsche, including. Porsche did not take a 917 to the 12 july watkins glen 6 hour but were victorious again all the same, siffert and redman again won in a 90802 from the elfordattwood and jo buzzettarudy. Unfollow porsche 917 books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Additional 917021 race history info can be seen in the 917 porsche book by reynald hezard, with forward by vic elford. In 1970, the worlds greatest sports car race was ravaged by periods of torrential rain, but through it all came 917023, driven by hans herrmann and richard attwood.

The porsche 917k of jo siffert and brian redman being inspected during scrutineering at the le mans 24 hours race, le mans, june 1970. This is a nonfiction historical race car driving book about the porsche 917 called the fabulous porsche 917, 1976, second edition, soft cover, written by peter hinsdale. The cars and drivers in studio, renowned automotive photographer and director jeff zwart follows up his awardwinning book, porsche rennsport, with exquisitely rendered images of 17 of the most beautiful and historic 917s. The 917 engine initially had 520 horsepower, could do the zero to 60 miles per hour 96. Meanwhile, the factorybacked jw automotive 917s captured the world championship of hailed by many as the greatest racing car of all time, the 917s story is packed with superlatives. Gunnar racing restored 917 015 from 917 01021 in 19992000, but recreated 917 01021 using the original roll bar and rear section of the chassis. This porsche 917025 was built for porsche ag as a longtail version. And although the porsche 917 was no longer eligible for international endurance races, it was further developed with a turbocharged version of the type 912 engine for the north american can.

A 917 30 also set the world closedcourse lap record of 221. In 1970 was converted into a 917 k k stay for kurzheck, short in german, painted in white with blue stripes and sold to. Porsche 917 the autobiography of 917023 porter press. Though it may lack the authenticity of hardcore collectors crave, but still it is an amazing piece of craftsmanship. Porsche 917 replica is for sale on ebay drivers magazine. The ultimate book about the porsche 917 documents detailed descriptions of d. Nov 06, 2006 the following year, the 917 gave porsche its firstever win at le mans and repeated the result in 1971. The 1970 racing season proved to be a better year once the wyer team ironed out the kinks in the 917s handling. Jun 03, 20 this porsche 917 025 was built for porsche ag as a longtail version. Icon engineering replica 917, 917rsk, design, engineering. Flat out in a le mans winning porsche 962 chris harris on. Jan 21, 20 porsche 917021, the subject of a new book by jacques breuer and raymond collignon, tells the story of the other hippie porsche 917k, its time racing in the 1970 world championship of makes and subsequent life as a road. And perhaps instead of driving a 911 down to le mans for the possible porsche versus ferrari rerun, you could be driving a road legal uk engineered 917 replica. The work in question was a comprehensive reference book relating to the legendary porsche 917.

The 917 engine initially had 520 horsepower, could do the. The photos are awesome and great source for reference for a model builder, such as myself. The cars and drivers in studio a new book about my favorite race car of all time. Secondly, it states that the 917 lh displayed in the porsche museum in stuttgart also set the highest speed ever recorded on the mulsanne straight. Written by renowned automotive photographer jeff zwart, it consists of 190 color and black and white photographs using dramatic angles and controlled lighting, zwart provides a fresh perspective on these iconic cars. The porsche 917 is one of the most insane automotive creations ever dreamt up by humanity, offering a performance level that remains as impressive today as it was during the 1970s, when it. In 1970 the worlds greatest sports car race was ravaged by periods of torrential rain but. Following a very detailed table of contents and a foreword by derek bell who drove the 917 in 1970, the book lays the groundwork with some 60 pages devoted to porsches early racing history, the fia rule changes prior to the 917 that both hindered and then helped porsche, and 917 design and testing. This most important porsche 917 of all the one that gave porsche its first victory in the le mans 24 hours. All of the original suspension, engine, gearbox and bodywork from the spyder have been used though. Porsche 917 the legend, sao paulo sao paulo, brazil. Their very first win came on a wet weekend in 1970, when porsche 917023 took the chequered flag. Jan 03, 2015 porsche did not take a 917 to the 12 july watkins glen 6 hour but were victorious again all the same, siffert and redman again won in a 90802 from the elfordattwood and jo buzzettarudy lins porsche austria pairing the non porsche classwinner was the screaming v12 group 6 matra ms650 raced by pedro rodriguez and johnny sevozgavin to fourth.

On page 177, 917021 was also known as the other psychedelic 917 having. And the message taken back to the festival and porsche teams was that our icon 917 was the most authentic replica recreation under development. Enjoy reading the story of the porsche 917021 the real one. Morgans book however takes you through the history of the 917, from the early beginnings of testing on up to the 917 30 version and its banning from canam racing. Gunnar racing restored 917015 from 91701021 in 19992000, but recreated 91701021 using the original roll bar and rear section of the chassis. With 17 overall wins, porsche are the most successful team to have competed at le mans 24 hours. World sports racing prototypes porsche 917 chassis numbers. I have not read the newly released one by gordon wingrove yet. Archive and works catalogue 1968 1975 is one of the most detailed accounts of this famous racing car. Rosso bianco museum 2002 converted to pa spec at the end of 1970 season. Porsche 917021, the subject of a new book by jacques breuer and raymond collignon, tells the story of the other hippie porsche 917k, its time racing in the 1970 world championship of. Chassis number 917 053 is the sole surviving and only raced porsche 917 coupe with a tubular frame built from magnesium an alloy that, though ultra lightweight, burns at a very low temperature, and so fiercely that its near impossible to extinguish. When it arrived, right after christmas, i was shocked at its shear size. Forty years in the history of the porsche 917021 described by an enthralling investigation that includes a journey to the heart of deepest germany, trips to stuttgart and hamburg.