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Old 10-31-06, 12:25 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Re: 917 robustness: Demonstration

Sandy,

your wish is my command.

See a pic of the official press launch of the 917 at the Geneva Motor show
in March 69. Standing in front of the car are Joseph "Seppi" Siffert, Gerhard Mitter, Vic Elford and Gerard Larousse.
Next pic shows one of the first 917 K at the press launch of the Porsche/Gulf/Wyer-cooperation late in 1969 at the Hockenheim race track, note the official road-legal numberplate at the car`s rear. It suggests, that the car was driven on the Autobahn to that event!
Then we have a rare shot of a sort of intermediate car late in 69 at the London Motor Show, displaying old fashioned 1969 Longtail and new 1970 Gulf livery.
Last but not least a shot showing best of both worlds, GT40 and 917.
Tough choice!
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