Kevin Van Campenhout, courtesy of RM Sotheby’s
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Image Credit: Kevin Van Campenhout, courtesy of RM Sotheby’s The 1981 Porsche 917 being auctioned at the RM Sotheby’s Monaco sale, which runs May 10 and 11, 2024.
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Image Credit: Kevin Van Campenhout, courtesy of RM Sotheby’s The cockpit shared by drivers Bob Wollek, Xavier Lapeyre, and Guy Chasseuil during the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1981.
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Image Credit: Courtesy of Archives Maurice Louche Chassis No. 917-K81 competing in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1981.
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Image Credit: Kevin Van Campenhout, courtesy of RM Sotheby’s Cologne-based Kremer Racing built the car with Porsche’s full sanctioning and factory support.
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Image Credit: Kevin Van Campenhout, courtesy of RM Sotheby’s The decade separating chassis No. 917-K81 from its predecessors also made it the most competitive 917 ever, as its engineers availed themselves of the latest tire technology and aerodynamic advancements.
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Image Credit: Kevin Van Campenhout, courtesy of RM Sotheby’s The car’s 12-cylinder engine was rebuilt in 2019.
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Image Credit: Kevin Van Campenhout, courtesy of RM Sotheby’s While it’s anyone’s guess where the auction hammer will fall, this 917 carries a high-end estimate of about $5.4 million.
Authors
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Robert Ross
