One of the most beautiful and successful of all the Porsche Spyders is the 718 RSK, a competition thoroughbred that took the racing world by storm in 1958 when it won its class at the 12 Hours of Sebring and 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Chassis 718-024, presented here, was sold new to famed American racing driver and Le Mans winner Ed Hugus, who raced the RSK at the 1959 24 Hours of Le Mans in its distinctive “Lucybelle III” livery. Later sold to amateur racer Don Ives, 718-024 competed in various SCCA and USAC events, as well as the famous Pikes Peak Hillclimb, from 1960-1963. Since the 1970s, this RSK has been owned by noted American collectors and vintage racers, including Don Orosco and Dr. Greg Johnson.
Beyond its Le Mans history and outstanding provenance, what really makes this RSK an extraordinary example is its exceptional, award-winning restoration, with a level and detail that is utterly unmatched, performed by Mark Allin and the team at Rare Drive, Inc.
This example presents in pristine, show-quality condition, and as a true time machine back to a pivotal moment in 1959, is undoubtedly one of the finest restored Porsche Spyders ever presented at auction.
Auction Details
August 19 & 20, 2022
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