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No Reserve: 1959 Porsche 718 RSK Replica

Winning Bid:
$32,500

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No Reserve: 1959 Porsche 718 RSK Replica

High Bidder:  Sterling62

No Reserve

Winning Bid: $32,500 (USD)

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Location:

Pelham, Alabama 35124

Seller:

Private Party

Engine:

1,498cc Flat-4

Transmission:

Manual

Odometer:

2,475 (Mi)

Chassis/VIN:

7180001808k

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Winning Bid: $32,500 (USD)

High Bidder:  Sterling62

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Location:

Pelham, Alabama 35124

Seller:

Private Party

Engine:

1,498cc Flat-4

Transmission:

Odometer:

2,475 (Mi)

Chassis/VIN:

7180001808k

Carfax:

Lot Number:

10582675

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Vehicle Story

This 1959 Porsche 718 RSK roadster is a racecar replica that was produced by Thunder Ranch set up on a space frame chassis, developing power from a rebuilt 1,498cc flat-four paired with a 4-speed manual transaxle. Coil spring underpinnings provide balance and composure while the interior offers vinyl upholstery in the cockpit for two. Finished in Burgundy Metallic over a tan vinyl interior, this replica is now offered with service records, an extra set of wheels, and a clear Alabama registration in the seller’s name.

Launching in 1958 in Formula races in Europe, the original Porsche RSK was designated as purely a racecar, drawing its name from a combination of Rennsport and K, the K being a descriptor for the front suspension configuration. Thunder Ranch in El Cajon, California, now known as Rock West Racing, produced the framework for a street-legal replica of the racecar by adapting a TR 550 frame, powder coating it, and then adding a blended polyester body to the frame with adhesive and rivets. This custom-built example rides on a space frame chassis and is painted Burgundy Metallic, accented by gold-finished Porsche logos and displaying covered headlamps, quad taillights, and a single-outlet exhaust.

Chrome-finished racecar wheels are currently mounted on this replica, and the sale includes an extra set of wire wheels. The suspension setup consists of a watt linkage and coil springs.

The interior is fitted with tan vinyl bucket seating for two, contrasted by brown piping.

Instrumentation includes a speedometer and auxiliary gauges. The odometer reads 2,475 miles, which reflects mileage driven since completion of the build.

The rear-mounted 1,498cc Volkswagen flat-four was completely rebuilt in early 2021 according to the seller. Power is directed via a 4-speed manual transaxle.

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The sale includes service records as well as an additional set of wire wheels.

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Comments & Questions

August 05, 2021
12:00 PM

BID: $32,500

August 05, 2021
11:59 AM

BID: $32,000

August 05, 2021
11:58 AM

BID: $29,800

August 05, 2021
11:57 AM

BID: $29,500

August 05, 2021
11:56 AM

BID: $29,000

August 05, 2021
11:55 AM

BID: $27,800

August 05, 2021
11:54 AM

BID: $27,500

August 05, 2021
11:53 AM

BID: $27,000

August 05, 2021
11:50 AM

BID: $26,000

August 05, 2021
11:49 AM

BID: $25,500

August 05, 2021
09:28 AM

@StevenB – Has it ever been street licensed by you? As the title has never transferred I would assume not? ...

That seems like an odd reply to has it ever been street licensed by you. I am happy to bid on it I just want to know I am legally allowed to drive it if I do. Can you please answer the question and then I can look up the rules in your state and see how they apply to where I live-

August 05, 2021
09:17 AM

@Carlisle – I do not know the answer to your question . Each state is different. ...

Has it ever been street licensed by you? As the title has never transferred I would assume not?

August 05, 2021
09:05 AM
Seller

I do not know the answer to your question . Each state is different.

August 05, 2021
09:03 AM

Is this car street legal or more for use on a track? I bid on this last time but the answer to this question from the last round didn't seem quite right?

August 05, 2021
05:05 AM

BID: $25,000

August 04, 2021
07:48 PM

BID: $23,300

August 04, 2021
03:03 PM

BID: $23,000

August 04, 2021
02:08 PM

BID: $21,800

August 04, 2021
11:46 AM

BID: $21,300

August 03, 2021
04:17 PM

BID: $21,000

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