Porsche Exclusive 917 Tribute Edition to Debut in Switzerland in Honor of Jo Siffert

2024/07/31
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In tribute to Swiss racing legend Jo Siffert and his first victory with the 917, Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur has crafted a unique 917 model. This one-off vehicle will be displayed at Swiss Porsche centers in August 2024 and featured at the "Auto Zürich" trade fair in November. The buyer will be selected randomly from interested parties. Jo Siffert's family was closely involved in the construction of this special 911 GT3 RS.
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