Reviving a Racing Icon: The Story of the SCCA prototype #1 Porsche 718 RS60

In the world of motorsport, few cars have captured hearts like the legendary Porsche 911. However, before this iconic sports car became synonymous with racing success and everyday driving pleasure alike - there was another member from within same family tree known ascent towards fame - meet our hero today: The SCCA Prototype #1 Porsche 718 RS60.

Built in limited numbers for competition use only (just three examples were produced), the Porsche 718 RS60 had one mission: to take on its fiercest opponents at the track. Its sleek design, powerful engine outputting over 200 horses courtesy of an air-cooled flat-six unit displacing nearly two liters per cylinder head cast doubt among rivals as whether anything could stop them.

This particular specimen bears witness to such glorious times - chassis #113 proudly displays a special livery commemorating its triumphant performance at the Riverside SCCA event held back in 1960. Behind wheel was none other than racing legend Ken Miles, whose name is etched into history alongside some of motorsport's greatest names.

The car's story begins much earlier however when Porsche first unveiled plans for an updated version of their successful Type 160/2 RS (Racing Sport) model range which would eventually give birth to what we now know as the legendary '60s era racing icon - The SCCA Prototype #1. Built by Weissach engineers under direction from Ferry Porsche himself, this prototype was designed specifically with competition in mind.

Its curvaceous lines and lightweight construction made it both agile yet potent on track; perfect attributes required for dominating long distance rallies like those found across North America during the early 1960s era when endurance racing still held sway over F1 style sprint events popular today.

Today, one can only imagine what could have been if this car had continued its successful career at the highest level. Instead, it has become a rare collector's item and an important piece of motorsport history. Its unique story serves as a reminder that even those cars built for competition alone often end up living on in infamy - or glory depending how you choose to view things.

The SCCA Prototype #1 Porsche 718 RS60 is more than just another racing icon from bygone days; it represents the spirit of motorsport that still lives within us all today. Its tale continues through each passing generation, a testament to innovation and determination on four wheels that will forever remain etched into our collective memory banks.

Article Image Credit: Porsche AG

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