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£11,250
1961 Porsche 718 RSK Spyder Replica
Silverstone Auctions • United Kingdom • 6 Mar 2016
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a 718 RSK Spyder replica, based on a 1961 VW Beetle. It requires restoration and is offered with a hood, jack and UK V5c. It has been stored for a number of years and needs interior and engine bay cleaning, but the fiberglass body is sound.
Condition
5
The car is described as being in need of 'tlc' and 'serious elbow grease' in the interior and engine bay. While the fiberglass body is in sound condition, the car has been neglected and stored for years. The seats and harnesses are dirty. This indicates moderate wear and a need for reconditioning.
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Transmission:
[Transmission]
Chassis No:
3672697
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
245 BXT
RHD/LHD:
LHD
A 718 RSK replica in need of some tlc....
In 1957, Porsche decided that their 550 Spyder had reached 100% of its competition potential and quickly developed its successor, the 718 RSK Spyder which was built primarily as a racing machine between 1957 and 1962.
The 718 RSK ( the RS stands for RennSport and the 'K' refers to the shape of the new front frame) became known as the 'Silver Bullets' and were powered by a 1.5-litre, quad-cam engine that generated around 142bhp, which may not sound much nowadays, but the 718 weighed practically nothing so these were quick little cars! The works cars were world-beaters in the hands of Moss, Hill, von Trips, Behra and Gurney and the original cars are now very rare and extremely expensive.
It's sporting looks and simple construction made it an ideal candidate for several low volume special builders to produce 'replicas' since a very smart body could be mated with the chassis and running gear from the relatively humble but plentiful VW Beetle.
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£10,000
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£47,024
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