Porsche 917
Porsche 917 Photos and Stories.
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The Porsche 917 was the tool used by Ferdinand Piëch, the grandson of Dr. Ferdinand Porsche, and Son of Louise Porsche- Piëch. Ferdinand Piëch was/is a brilliant engineer who was in charge of Porsche racing development and led Porsche's racing efforts from being small displacement class winners to world beaters for overall titles. The Type 917 is the most storied race car of this period. Ferdinand Piëch went on to challenge the Porsche side of the family for control of the Porsche car dynasty which eventually moved him into the position of Volkswagen CEO.
The Type 917 went through many development modifications and each car is a major story within itself.
Porsche 917 RennSport Reunion 2011
Porsche 917 RennSport Reunion 2004. This 917 has the "Daytona" window above the standard windshield for increased visibility when racing on the steep banks of the Daytona Raceway
Porsche 917K 1969 Techno Classica 2014 Joachim Gruchot Photo
Porsche 917K 1969 Techno Classica 2014 Joachim Gruchot Photo
Porsche 917K 1969 Petersen Automotive Museum 2016 Jack Carpenter Photo
Porsche 917K 1969 Petersen Automotive Museum 2016 Jack Carpenter Photo
Porsche 917K Rennsport 2004
Porsche 917LH Rennsport 2004
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