Rare ’68 Porsche 908 Works Short-Tail Featured at Monterey Auction

By S.J. Bryan - March 28, 2018

In the late 1990s, it was sold and underwent a complete restoration by noted prototype expert John Corsen, who prepared the car in time for the 2004 Rennsport Reunion at Daytona. For the last 12 years, the 908 Short-Tail Coupe has participated in numerous vintage events on the West Coast (including Rennsport Reunion II, II, IV, and V) and was featured in the Porsche By Design exhibition at the North Carolina Museum of Art in 2013-2014. The car retains its repaired original chassis, as well as a fresh, recently serviced factory 908 engine. In beautifully maintained condition, the speed demon is ready for its next racing event.

“The 908 is unquestionably one of the most successful endurance racing platforms that Porsche ever produced,” says David Swig, Car Specialist, RM Sotheby’s. “Built to maximize the new 3-liter displacement limits put forth by the FIA at the time, the 908 took a big evolutionary step from the 904, 906, and 907 that came before it…The model had a useful competition life of almost 15 years–an incredibly long time in endurance racing. Chassis 908-010 is one of very few of the first-series 908s, which pioneered development of the 908/02 and 908/03; these models went on to become some of Porsche’s most celebrated and successful race cars of all time. 908-010 is an important piece of motorsport history. For Porsche collectors, this is an actively campaigned, fully prepared, turn-key vintage racer that they could get into today and take to the track.”

But with prestige comes a steep price tag. It is expected to sell for at least 2.5-2.8 million dollars. If you’re interested in learning more about the car or the auction, check out RM Sotheby’s.

Photos: RM Sotheby’s