1960 Porsche 718 RS 60 Spyder
- Engine
- Four-cam flat-four (Type 547/3), competition specification
- Colour
- Silver with metallic blue accent on nose and lower body
Porsche RS 60 (chassis 718-060), completed in June 1960, is among the most original and well-documented surviving examples of the final evolution of the factory's Carrera-based racing spyder. Delivered new to Milwaukee Porsche dealer Bob Wuesthoff, it was actively campaigned across the United States from 1960 to 1964, accumulating roughly a dozen class wins and numerous further podium finishes. Retaining its original Wendler aluminum bodywork and numbers-matching four-cam engine, it passed through a succession of respected collectors before undergoing a sympathetic restoration around 1999, and has since appeared at major historic events including the Le Mans Classic and Rennsport Reunion IV.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$3,525,000
- 1960-06-08 → 1964Factory deliveryBob Wuesthofffull documentation
Milwaukee-based VW-Porsche dealer who took delivery of the car new and campaigned it actively across the United States over four seasons. Had the car maintained by Chicagoland Porsche specialist Glen Carroll, who also carried out a brake upgrade in 1963.
- 1964 →Private saleBruce Jenningspartial documentation
Prominent Porsche privateer racer, known by the nickname 'King Carrera', who purchased the spyder at the close of the 1964 racing season.
- 1999 →Acquisition unknownPeter Le Saffrepartial documentation
Commissioned a thorough sympathetic restoration through Paul Russell and Company, including a full rebuild of the four-cam engine by specialist Bill Doyle of Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
- 2012 → 2015Acquisition unknownLarry Bowmanpartial documentation
California-based collector who held the car for approximately three years before selling it on.
- 2015 →Private saleClaudio Scalisepartial documentation
Drove the spyder enthusiastically in two consecutive Colorado Grand road rallies and entrusted mechanical care to four-cam specialist Jeff Adams of Speedsport Tuning in Danbury, Connecticut.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownDr. William Jacksonpartial documentation
Dedicated Porsche enthusiast whose roughly 30-year custodianship was credited with maintaining the car's originality and overall integrity.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownWilliam E. Connor IIpartial documentation
Added the RS 60 to a highly regarded private collection; during his tenure the car was selectively exhibited at prestigious gatherings and maintained to a high standard.
Competition
- —Porsche Race Car Classics
Shown at this marque-focused exhibition event as part of the car's curated display history.
- —US club and regional racing campaignDriver: Bob WuesthoffApproximately 12 class victories, 9 further podiums, and 6 additional top-five finishes across at least 20 events
Multi-season campaign spanning 1960 to 1964 at venues across the United States; car remained in exceptional condition throughout thanks to careful driving and diligent maintenance.
- —Rennsport Reunion IV
High-profile historic motorsport gathering at which the RS 60 participated in the modern era, demonstrating continued mechanical fitness.
- —Monterey Historic Automobile Races
Competed in historic racing at Monterey as part of the car's modern-era competition appearances.
- —Colorado GrandDriver: Claudio Scalise
Scalise entered the car in two back-to-back editions of this road rally; the event is also referenced separately among the car's broader historic participation under Connor-era ownership.
- —Le Mans Classic
The spyder was entered in this prestigious historic endurance event, further attesting to its authenticity and mechanical condition.
- —The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering
Featured among selected prestigious concours-style exhibition venues during the Connor era and beyond.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1963ModificationGlen Carroll
Porsche annular-type disc brakes were fitted to replace the earlier brake system; this setup remains on the car to this day.
Carroll was a respected Porsche specialist operating in the Chicagoland area who also provided general mechanical care throughout Wuesthoff's racing tenure.
- 1999RestorationPaul Russell & Company
A carefully researched sympathetic restoration was carried out, respecting the car's original character and retained components.
Commissioned by owner Peter Le Saffre; the team was noted for prior Pebble Beach concours success.
- 1999Engine rebuildBill Doyle
The Type 547 four-cam engine was comprehensively rebuilt by a recognised specialist in this engine type.
Doyle operated out of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and was undertaken as part of the broader restoration programme.
- —ServiceSpeedsport Jeff Adams Tuning
Ongoing mechanical maintenance and upkeep entrusted exclusively to a four-cam specialist during and after the Scalise ownership period.
Workshop located in Danbury, Connecticut; same standards of specialist care maintained by Connor and subsequent owners.
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