1973 Porsche 917/30

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The 1973 Porsche 917/30 was the world's fastest road-racing car. The car, developed in response to declining interest in the Canadian-American Challenge Cup Series (Can-Am), had an 1,100-bhp engine and a top speed of 240 mph. Mark Donohue won the 1973 Can-Am Championship in a 917/30.

Appreciation, Automobiles, Racing, Race cars, Porsche (Automobile), Canadian-American Challenge Cup

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1930 Mercedes-Benz SSK

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The history of a 1930 Mercedes-Benz SSK is traced. The automobile once belonged to Count Carlo Felice Trossi of Italy. It was designed by Ferdinand Porsche and was one of only 42 SSK models to be built. The car is now owned by Ralph Lauren.

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1956 Lotus Eleven

Article Abstract:

The 1956 Lotus Eleven was the brainchild of famed automobile designer Anthony Colin Bruce Chapman. The car won several races during its heyday and broke several records as well. The car remains a popular figure in vintage racing.

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