Lot 203

Amelia Island 2020

Porsche 917 Junior

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$21,000 USD | Sold

United States | Amelia Island, Florida

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This sporty children’s car is stylized after the legendary Porsche 917, the prototype race car built to contest the gruelling 24 Hours of Le Mans and the World Sportscar Championship. The 917 ultimately earned Porsche its first overall wins at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1970 and 1971.

This junior 917 is equipped with independent wishbone suspension with coil-over oil-filled dampers as well as rack-and-pinion steering. The junior features a removable roof to accommodate taller drivers as well as a quick-release steering wheel for ease of entry. It is powered by a Yamaha 350 cc four-stroke gasoline engine mated to an automatic clutch with forward, neutral, and reverse speed.

The body is mounted to a one-of-a-kind custom tubular chassis and is finished with the iconic Gulf livery that was famously featured in Steve McQueen’s racing film Le Mans. It also features custom coachbuilt aluminum interior panels, working lights, a limited-production luxury hand-stitched seat, and turn-key ignition. This little 917 is ready to be enjoyed by the up-and-coming Porsche enthusiast or even the next Steve McQueen.