1959 Porsche 718
Amelia Island, 01 March
Lot sold
USD 0
Estimate
USD 3 500 000 - 4 500 000
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Year of manufacture1959
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Car typeOther
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Lot number239
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Reference number1641
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DriveLHD
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ConditionUsed
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Exterior brand colourother
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Location
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Exterior colourOther
Description
Delivered new to compete at Le Mans in 1959 for American racer Ed Hugus
Raced across the U.S. in SCCA and USAC throughout the early 1960s including the 1962 Pikes Peak Automobile Hill Climb
Exceptional, recent restoration by Rare Drive, Inc. to Hugus' "Lucybelle III" Le Mans 1959 livery
Largely undisturbed chassis and Karosserie Wendler aluminum body
Engine rebuild by noted Carrera four-cam experts Karl Hloch and Peter Hofmann
One of just 24 customer 718 RSK Spyders, exceptionally well documented
2021 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance award winner and First in Class at the 2021 Audrain Concours d'Elegance
Eligible for the highest-level vintage racing and driving events including Le Mans Classic and the Colorado Grand

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