The Stuff of Legends: Recreating a race-worn Porsche 917K

The greatest cars are not only machines, they are cultural artifacts. They embody stories of innovation, obsession, and audacity.

Few cars represent this better than the Porsche 917K, an icon of endurance racing and one of the most recognizable silhouettes in motorsport history.

Extremely detailed craftsmanship from Levegh's artisans

Every Curve, Every Rivet, Every Decision

When we set out to recreate the 917K at 1/8 scale, we knew it had to be more than a technical exercise. Each rivet, each curve, each structural choice was made with respect for the original. Every detail carries with it the weight of history. The goal is not to mimic. The goal is to understand, to honor, and to rebuild with intention.

Behind the Scenes of a Tribute

The video you see here is more than a glimpse of a model under construction. It is an invitation into our process. You will see artisans working by hand, piece by piece, as decades of skill converge on a single object. What emerges is not just a model, but a living tribute.

Carrying Spirit Forward

We are not here to replicate the past in a sterile way. We are here to carry its spirit forward. The Porsche 917K is a legend because of what it represented: courage, innovation, and victory. At LEVEGH, our tribute carries that same spirit into a new dimension, ensuring that the story of the 917K continues to inspire for generations to come.

Legends are not remembered only in words. They are built, piece by piece, with respect and devotion.

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