Traces of Humanity: The Porsche 917K Driver’s Seat

 the true story of a race car is not only told by its mechanics. It is written in the marks left by the people who drove it.

1971 Porsche 917K race worn seat recreated by Levegh's artisans

The image above shows the driver’s seat of our 1/8 scale Porsche 917K, winner of the 1971 1000 km of Spa-Francorchamps. Look closely and you will see the subtle wear sculpted into the surface. The slight fading, the creases, the impressions. They are the memory of a driver’s legs, back, and endurance.

Beyond the Exterior

On the outside, this weathered 917K tells a story of speed and violence. The body carries scars from competition, every panel marked by the rhythm of the race. But on the inside, the story changes. The cockpit whispers of humanity, of the hours spent gripping the wheel, of the exhaustion and triumph carried by the man inside the car.

Building What Was Felt

Every inch of this miniature is sculpted, aged, and painted by hand. Our artisans recreate not only the visible details but also the invisible emotions. Because authenticity is not just about bolts and paint. It is about presence, memory, and sensation.

When we build a model, we do not stop at what can be seen. We build what was felt.

One Model. One Race. One Trace of Humanity.

The Porsche 917K weathered seat is more than a detail. It is proof of our philosophy: history should be experienced as it truly was. Every trace, every imperfection, every sign of use carries meaning.

At LEVEGH, we honor that meaning, one model at a time.

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