1973 Porsche Carrera RS This could be an opera in several parts. It might have been written by Verdi or Wagner. It has a number of stars. For the purpose of this tale, the car–a 1973 Porsche Carrera RS—is one star, and for history another star is the late, lamented Targa Florio, the very last true European road race. Our script sees the car and the famed Sicilian race come together for one significant meeting…the 57th and final chase round…

1973 Porshce Carrera RS. Photo: Pete Austin