This 917 secured Porsche’s first victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1970. The automaker was favored for victory, having placed well in each of the previous seven World Sportscar Championship races that season.
Its livery is based on the colors of the Austrian flag with its signature red earning the name “Salzburg Red”. Saltzburg is one of the most populated cities in Austria and the birthplace of Mozart and former Formula One racer Roland Ratzenberger.
The car raced for victory being driven by Hans Herrmann and Richard Attwood. It was powered by a 4.5-liter Ferrari flat-12 engine and completed 343 laps.
The 1970 Le Mans race was also significant because of its Hollywood connection. The race would provide the shots for the Steve McQueen movie “Le Mans”.
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