Le Mans Breakthrough

By Harold Pace on August 1, 2009 2009, All Access Paywall, August '09, North America, Region, UK/Europe, Vintage Racecar Archives, Vintage Racecar Articles, Vintage Racecar Features, Vintage Racecar Profiles

1969 Porsche 917K In 1969 it was make-or-break time for Porsche. After over a decade of dominating small-bore racing, the factory team was ready to go for overall honors at the major endurance races, and at Le Mans in particular. Porsche was well known in the marketplace for creating the 911, the best 2-liter sports…

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