The Porsche RSK
This mid-engine, rear-drive racer first appeared in 1958, and is one of the early "true" racing Porsches from Zuffenhausen.
Its internal name is RSK 718/1500. The "RS" meaning "RennSport", the "K" denoting the suspension, the "718" is the chassis type, and "1500" is the engine size in cc. It was prepared for Formula 2 racing.
This particular car could reach 155 mph on the track. Also produced was a 718 Bergspyder, a special version made to compete (and win) hillclimbs (hence the name "Bergspyder"). Other developments include:
* 1959 -- The 1.5 L engine was increased in size to 1.6 liters, and produced 148hp.
* 1960 -- RS60. The car was heavily redesigned and badged RS60. Its wheelbase was now 100mm longer and it carried larger wheels and tires. 12 of these were built, 4 of which stayed with the factory.
From Le Mans to Sebring, the Porsche 718 dominated the racing world throughout the fifties and early sixties. This legendary car was driven by the heroes of the day; Sterling Moss, Jean Behra, Von Trips, Ken Miles, Dan Gurney, to name a few. These cars were winning races throughout their years, even when up against the larger 3-liter Ferraris! RSK/RS60 racers won the Targa Florio 1959-60. They also won the hillclimb again, placing 1st through 5th.
By 1962, the RS Porsches were no longer competitive, and Porsche was at work on a new sports-racing car, the 904. They remain today one of the rarest, most beautiful of the early Porsches, and are the spiritual predecessor of the current-day Type 986 (Boxster).
Here we have a beautiful Replica RSK 718 with a Genuine 356 1600 engine and 4 speed gearbox, also with Genuine 718 steering wheel and clocks..
This car has just been completely stripped down to bare nothing and rebuilt and painted in 1958 Porsche factory heavy flake silver at a cost of several thousand pounds..
It has also just been tuned by Ashford Motorsport and starts and drives very well..
This car was discovered in a barn in Southern France and was built but never finished in 1977 until I discovered it, having only covered 1400 km's it hasnt even been run in yet, the previous owner having told me that he'd had it for over 20 years and because of commitments had never been able to get it finished.. he also told me that the engine and gearbox were new stock when it was constructed..
I will take a part ex against this car but it would have to be something good and in a very good condition, I'm not prepared to take silly offers so please dont try, I will have a deal with you near the asking amount..
It’s a real wonderful purchase for any Porsche enthusiast...
It comes with a new MOT and we can tax it for you if need be..
I can deliver this car anywhere in the UK or Europe on the back of my transporter. To ask for a
quote:
e-mail at irecoveru@msn.com or, alternatively, call me (Ian) on 07968 354566. Conversely, this
car can be shipped anywhere in the world for £850.
Any questions about this beauty then please just enquire.
If you have a motor vehicle you would wish to sell, I would be interested to hear about it.
Thank you very much for looking.
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