1968 Porsche 908 Coupe

Racing enhances the breed, and this was certainly true for Porsche. In the 1960s, Porsche continued to distance itself from the competition by adapting aerospace technology in the form of fiberglass and composite construction in its 904 models. The 906 Model continued Porsche's fiberglass technology evolution, which utilized a lightweight tubular space frame with the body bonded directly to the tubing. It proved so successful, that Porsche would continue this method of sports-racing car construction until the introduction of the 956 in 1982.

Taking advantage of the new FIA rules limiting engine capacity for Group 6 Prototypes to three liters, Chief Engineer Hans Mezger developed a three-liter variant of the flat-eight. The engine was installed in the 907 and became known as the 908. The initial cars were closed coupes intended to offer low drag for a high top speed. Spyder variants followed.

This particular example, chassis number 908-011, is one of just 31 examples built and one of two examples that debuted at the 1968 Spa 1000 kilometers. It started in grid position fifth and was driven by factory drivers Hans Herrmann and Rolf Stommelen to a third-place finish. Next was the Watkins Glen Six Hour, Grid position fifth, George Follmer / Joe Buzzetta driving and DNF due to engine issues. The Zeltweg 500KM was next with Jochen Neerpasch/Rudi Lins as drivers. It gridded 13th but was disqualified.

In 1974 it was sold to Sepp Greger of Germany, who stripped the car of parts and used them for his Porsche 907 and 908 including selling the engine and gearbox. In 1982 the damaged chassis and body were sold to Joseph Reichpurner of Geneva, Switzerland. Reichpurner repaired the chassis including installing a new nose. Reichpurner's son sold the repaired chassis and body to Dale Miller of Miller Historic Motorcars, USA, in 1998. In 2005, Miller sold the completed car to its current owner.