The Targa Florio coursed through a Sicilian countryside whose landscape was medieval in some spots, ancient in others, and breathtakingly beautiful throughout. To survive ten laps of its mountains and punishing 44.64 mile circuit was an accomplishment and to win the Targa was truly remarkable. The display car won the Targa in 1960 and Porsches won seven more during that decade, the remaining three were taken by Ferrari. Neither engine nor transmission was significantly changed in the RS-60. In addition to racing, 718-041 served the factory as Porsche’s guinea pig to gallery.adamsviews.net/artofsteel2015/ various transmissions and the 2.0 liter Type 587 engine.
Taken at the Hilton Head Island Concours d'Elegance & Motoring Festival.
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