Equipment
RHD. 5374cc 983hp (at 1.2 bar) twin turbocharged flat 12, 4 speed,center lock wheels, front splitter, huge rear wing, racing slicks, Sunoco Porsche Audi livery, 1 of 6 built. Paint, bodywork and preparation are over the top perfect. No flaws or signs of use anywhere. No race history at all. Sold to the Australian Porsche importer at the end of the 1973 season and displayed in his showroom. Later reacquired by Porsche and completely restored and painted in the Penske Donohue colors from the 1973 season and given FIA papers before being demonstrated at the Nurburgring. Subsequently re restored in the U.S. and impeccable. Drendel Family Collection.
Market commentary
The audience erupted into applause when this car drove like a thunderstorm into the Gooding tent. With just six built, its rare to see a 917 30 in person and rarer still to witness its public sale. The price was no small sum, but lot 57 was a special opportunity to purchase a car of incredible stature and condition. What this price means for the raced Can Am cars is yet to be seen.