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This RS61 Spyder was one of the last four-cam Spyders produced. It has an extensive racing pedigree and an impressive list of previous owners. The car was constructed by Porsche in the winter of 1960 and first appeared in the hands of Bob Holbert of Pennsylvania. His business, Holbert's Garage, became one of the first authorized Porsche dealerships in the country and his racing career with the company, which began in 1957, saw him capture four SCCA National Championships and a podium finish at Le Mans. Holbert's racing efforts, along with the financial support of Bernie Weil, helped establish the Porsche mystique in North America.
The first recorded race for 718-070 was the Daytona SCCA National that took place in February. Holbert drove the car to a 1st in class in the 2000cc category. The next race for the car was the Governor's Cup that April. It would finish First in Class, repeating its success at Daytona. The result at the President's Cup three-hour race was impressive, with Holbert finishing First in Class and 4th overall.
By May of 1961, Holbert was driving 718-044, the factory-prepared RS61 that Stirling Moss had raced at the Targa Florio in Sicily earlier that year. This led him to sell 718-070 to East Coast driver, 'Gentleman Tom' Payne. Payne continued to race the car in many East Coast events like the Wisconsin Grand Prix, Thompson Nationals, 500 Sprints in Atlanta, and the Cumberland Nationals.
At the close of the 1961 season, the car was sold to Millard Ripley who won 1st overall at Watkins Glen in June of that year.
The car would have a tremendous racing career, earning 13 wins and 20 podium finishes in SCCA National Competition.
After the conclusion of the 1963 season, the car was retired for just a few years. Near the close of the 1960s, the car was given a restoration and prepared for vintage racing.
In 2010, this Porsche RS61 was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company Auction held in Amelia Island, Florida. The car was expected to sell for $1,200,000 - $1,500,000. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $1,705,000, inclusive of buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2010
The first recorded race for 718-070 was the Daytona SCCA National that took place in February. Holbert drove the car to a 1st in class in the 2000cc category. The next race for the car was the Governor's Cup that April. It would finish First in Class, repeating its success at Daytona. The result at the President's Cup three-hour race was impressive, with Holbert finishing First in Class and 4th overall.
By May of 1961, Holbert was driving 718-044, the factory-prepared RS61 that Stirling Moss had raced at the Targa Florio in Sicily earlier that year. This led him to sell 718-070 to East Coast driver, 'Gentleman Tom' Payne. Payne continued to race the car in many East Coast events like the Wisconsin Grand Prix, Thompson Nationals, 500 Sprints in Atlanta, and the Cumberland Nationals.
At the close of the 1961 season, the car was sold to Millard Ripley who won 1st overall at Watkins Glen in June of that year.
The car would have a tremendous racing career, earning 13 wins and 20 podium finishes in SCCA National Competition.
After the conclusion of the 1963 season, the car was retired for just a few years. Near the close of the 1960s, the car was given a restoration and prepared for vintage racing.
In 2010, this Porsche RS61 was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company Auction held in Amelia Island, Florida. The car was expected to sell for $1,200,000 - $1,500,000. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $1,705,000, inclusive of buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2010
2015 Bonhams : The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale
Sale Price :
USD $2,976,391 (£ 1,905,500.00)
2010 Gooding and Company : The Amelia Island Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $1,200,000-USD $1,500,000
Sale Price :
USD $1,705,000
1961 Porsche RS 61 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Porsche RS 61
(Data based on Model Year 1961 sales)
1961 PORSCHE RS61 Chassis#: 718-076 Sold for USD$3,100,000 2024 Gooding : Amelia Island Concours | |
1961 Porsche RS-61 Spyder Sports-Racing Two-Seater Chassis#: 718-070 Sold for USD$2,976,391 2015 Bonhams : The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale | |
1961 Porsche 718 RS 61 Spyder Chassis#: 718-066 Sold for USD$2,750,000 2014 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona | |
1961 Porsche RS61 Chassis#: 718-070 Sold for USD$1,705,000 2010 Gooding and Company : The Amelia Island Auction | |
1961 Porsche RS 61 Sports Racing Spyder Chassis#: 718-076 Sold for USD$880,000 2007 Vintage Motor Cars in Arizona |
Porsche RS 61s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1961 Porsche RS 61's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1961 Porsche Super 90 Roadster | 2003 Michigan Fall Classic Car Auction | $55,000 |
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