the Porsche 917
Original Can-Am test chassis with adjustable frame and wheelbase - built
to '73 "spyder" spec
Periodicals describe this car as a type "917/20TC" dubbed so because of
the use of a 917/30 front section mated to a 917/10 rear section
1972
December, 1972 - Paul Ricard Testing
1973
July 15th, 1973 - Hockenheim 300
Race number : 7
Driver : Vic Elford
Team : Jagermeister Racing (on loan to)
Engine : 5.0Ltr
Qualification : 1st
#1 Race Result :2nd
#2 Race Result :1st
August 19th, 1973 - Misano Interserie at Autodromo Santa Monica
Race number : 3
Driver : Helmut Kelleners
Team : Felder Racing Team (on loan)
Engine : 5.0Ltr
Qualification : 1st
#1 Race Result :5th
#2 Race Result :7th
September 30th, 1973 - Hockenheim Inter
Race number : 3
Driver : Helmut Kelleners
Team : Felder Racing Team (on loan)
Engine : 5.0Ltr
Qualification : unknown
#1 Race Result :3rd
#2 Race Result :5th
1975
Rebuilt & painted green for Vaillant Racing
April 13th, 1975 - Hockenheim Inter
Herbert Muller, Vaillant Racing Team
1976
Retired from active competition - returned to Porsche AG and restored -
repainted silver Martini colours
Currently on display in the Porsche Museum but loaned to other shows and
exibitions
It should be noted that I do not claim any ownership or copyright of these
photos, and have only placed them on my site to bring the finest collection
of 917 photos together in one place. If you are the owner of the photos
and would rather I removed them, please
let me know.
