917 PORSCHE on the Road in Norway

[@michaelgkatsoris6844]

This gentlemen did a fantastic job putting this replica together. You are lucky to have been able to experience it. Most people would give their right arm to get a shot at driving this. Good for you Magnus! Keep stories like this coming!

[@TheHoser82]

Next best thing. Go invest in a decent VR headset, gaming PC, force feedback wheel, and Assetto Corsa game. You can drive this car and many more. Not the real thing but the closest you can get. This car around the Nurburgring is awesome.

[@OuzRev]

​@@TheHoser82 I agree, not as the real one but most definitely very fun

[@shaft9000]

not a 917 replica - flat-12 is MIA more of a frankenstein's monster restomod

[@caddydave]

@@shaft9000 what engine does your 917 have?

[@vel87x]

@@caddydave RIGHT?!?! These clowns always want to rain on people's parades and then drive a minivan every day.🤡🤡

[@markcoomber6282]

What a beautiful tribute to the 917. You wouldn't believe how small the 917 is in person. A 914 is just about as big. The 917 always looked so large in photos and film. I saw my first 917K at the very first Rennsport Reunion at Lime Rock Park back in the day. Got to say hello to Norbert Singer as well!

[@howardthompson2121]

I was there. I got a ride in the Brumos Porsche with Hurley Haywood.

[@johnnyringo4463]

Holy crap. I've never seen a 917 in person but I have seen a 914. Its hard to grasp that a car the size of a 914 hit 230+ mph. LOL. I met a guy who won the Daytona 24hr Race in his class while in a 911. And the most mind blowing thing I remember talking about is he said, accelerating and doing 180 or so on the straight away was the time he could calm down, relax, check the gauges, take a sip of water until the turns came back and it's probably the same at LeMans, the straights are the time to relax a bit even doing 250mph plus. Thanks for putting the size of the 917 into perspective for me. I have yet to see one, even a replica in person.

[@BlastinRope]

yeah all the prototype cars look so huge but they are actualy tiny

[@nateisright]

Low, long and wide

[@lukasgarage956]

I've seen a few in person during the Jim Clark Revival at Hockenheim....... awesome car.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Ahhhh! To drive a 917... it's on my bucket list! This turned out to be a great recreation. Thanks for sharing with us, Magnus!

[@hagestad]

yes true but this car is slower than old 911 unless they are sandbagging due to regulations.

[@caddydave]

@@hagestad I don’t think you watched the video. 1000kg and “only” 3-350hp is still a much better ratio than any old 911. How much power does your 917 have? :)

[@hagestad]

@@caddydave ? You do realize that some of those old 911 weighted as low as 800kg and had similar power? Don't get me wrong its still ca cool car but nothing really faster than 911 cars of 1970s.

[@caddydave]

@@hagestad 800 kg and 300+ hp? I don’t think so.

[@hagestad]

@@caddydave 1967 911R was 800kg. 1984sc was also very light and about 250hp. So if we mix and mach different parts from porsche like they did with this 917 you can go about as fast in terms of acceleration using stock parts.

[@KyleMeyr]

So so so honored to have been a part of this. Making magic in the mountains. 🫡 Next time, LA!

[@simonbeylin1069]

Would you mind sharing what frame you started with?

[@matsandersenpm]

This was so much fun to make😁

[@KyleMeyr]

@@simonbeylin1069 I did not build the car, it I’m fairly certain it’s a a custom built tube frame.

[@Mightbeyourdad]

Not LA please

[@med_preventiva]

​@@KyleMeyrplease any information on How to run a transaxle transmission upside down? Mods required?

[@ElliottCollect]

Absolutely unbelievable. Watched every second. The precision, passion, and time taken to painstakingly bring this car to life as close to original as possible but also make the completely custom changes is beyond amazing.

[@user-od9iz9cv1w]

It is great that the world has eccentric people with passion such as these two.

[@bartlx]

The original is arguably one of the best looking sports cars ever build, and to me this even tops it because the dude made it so he could drive it on the road. Some of the footage almost looked like CG, too good to be real :D Fantastic!

[@ts_macan_911]

Not only best looking, but with 1588 HP on 800KG, it is the fastest racing car ever! The 917/30

[@kentbeitel9966]

Norway is absolutely beautiful. That waterfall in the background looks so cool. What a absolute masterpiece this man has made 👌🔥

[@jsleeio]

it gets better and better as you go further north, too. People talk so much about the Oslo-Bergen rail trip, and it's great, but the north... incredible. Go see Lofotodden National Park.

[@AeroPrimeOG]

Valhalla

[@1983dmd]

Video of the year...Totally incredible....I would listen to you 2 all day long....Respect gentlemen..And Magnus, you asked ALL the right questions...Wow...

[@sveinuuung]

I drove the very same roads together with my son, in my 66beetle, and stayed at the same Laerdalsoyri Motorhotel . EPIC! (And I am born and raised in the fjords of Norway,but the scenery amazes me every time)

[@std882]

My dream Porsche to have, even as a replica. And this one is to die for.

[@YachtReport]

There’s something about building your own version of a special car. I built my own 997 GT2RS over a 5 year period from a 997 Turbo. Not as amazing as this car of course but building the car involves staring at images of the original and trying to find out if you can buy or have made the same item for your car. Great experience.

[@earlsnapp5209]

Thank you Magnus with the dialog and your listening abilities to the owners of theses amazing motorcars. This time you went up a notch... A 917 Built for use on the road, epic mate and with passion from the ground up. And you're able to drive in Norway a Mountain w/Owner. Excellent. From Portland, Oregon. Formerly from Orange, Orange Calif.

[@fittipaldi7326]

Epic clip and awesome build. So informative and the scenery to die for. One of you best Magnus!!!

[@CeltHDfifa]

21:00 That shot is insane, a 917k replica driving in a snow landscape. Just stunning.

[@matsandersenpm]

🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@delasse3178]

that was my thought exactly. i woulda got a lot more rolling shots.

[@garyslentzii2796]

Best episode ever. Magical scenery, to say the least, in an epic ride.

[@smokeylovesfire1589]

I’m just stunned by the level of detail here. Godsmacked! I don’t care if this is a replica. He had Porsche factory help and it’s as close to the factory car. But better it ways safety wise, I believe. Seeing this car on those fantastic Norway roads was mind blowing. I would have felt like I was in the real car. What was baffling to me at the end of this video Magnus stops off the road at that weird looking hut and going swimming in a lake in the middle of winter. What was that all about? A Viking thing? Now I’m wondering if Magnus’s roots are from Norway. Truly an amazing video!

[@carlcushmanhybels8159]

The hut was a sauna. So heated up quite a lot. That gives you time still personally hot body to get to and in, and back out of the very cold water. To me watching that sauna section I think he had to keep the heat down to not fog up the camera lenses. He didn't act highly heated/ sweaty. Nor did he have sweat all over and steam rising as he walked, oddly slow, to and into the cold lake. (In other words, while wanted to, Magnus ended up not really taking much of a sauna.)

[@carlcushmanhybels8159]

Another possibility why Magnus didn't actually get a sauna: The folks who were supposed to heat it didn't show up/ didn't get the word. He couldn't then wait 2 hours for them. Had to return the 917, catch a flight... So he tried to make it look like he had a sauna (but zero steam rising showed he didn't). Magnus took a shower at the motel and...

[@smokeylovesfire1589]

Thanks for the clarification !@@carlcushmanhybels8159

[@peterlovett5841]

Somewhere on KZbin there is a video of a British company that can make you a replica 917. They have digitised the whole plan and were also going to reproduce the flat 12 engine. However, this replica is a testament to the owner's drive for perfection and ambition. Magnificent and I am so envious. Kudos to Magnus Walker for his intelligent questioning as well.

[@sickjohnson]

Out of over 800 channel's that I follow, this is some over the very best on KZbin! More please.

[@pavelsuslov]

917 OPP Let’s go!! Glad to be a part of it!🔥🔥

[@wilbertmcmaster8025]

Unreal. Love the passion to build such a wonderful car. Interesting, informative and enjoyable video.

[@graemelangford1974]

What an incredible piece of engineering and what an honour to be able to drive it and experience such a wonder. This has to be one of my all time favourite videos on KZbin full stop. Awesome Magnus. You are a very special man. Well done Knut for realising your dream

[@loki7641]

Memory in front of my 1970 in Le Mans ... Pedro Rodrigues leading after start on Dunlop Bridge - is brand in my soul !!!

[@miraclemotorsport]

this is mad! the 917 with the atmosphere of the norvegian roads is insanely cool!

[@reneleeuwenkamp3456]

Thanks mr. Walker you are a real petrolhead . I am also a petrolhead i bought 2 Jaguars XJS 5.3 in Amerika to restore. Keep going mr. Walker I watch them all thanks

[@boost7983]

My favorite Porsche. Great job, beautiful rendition, I'm sure it's an absolute blast to drive!

[@mattcook3801]

Ok, I typically don’t like replicas because… they’re not real. But that opinion changes when it’s a LeMans car built using the original factory Porsche specs. That’s pretty sick. This car is awesome, the level of work and attention to detail is next level. It’s close enough, and managed to adhere to pretty restrictive rules. Love this so much. Owner is a legend.

[@ironmonkey1512]

Arguably this is better than original. All the weight savings from CF body were spent on a much stiffer frame.

[@mcgoo721]

Porsche specs without a 12cyl? Yeah. Just as they made it alright.

[@HxThomison]

DUDE!!!! You've come a far way, Magnus! Its been a delight watching you spread out and evolve your collection, the 924, 928, water cooled turbo, i love it

[@josephkelly4893]

What a cool owner, letting drive that beautiful creation real miles, thank you for the vid

[@crhvideo]

Amazing car and a great video! The 'name' behind the German flag made me chuckle. Schnellfahrer = fast driver.

[@ultramcnuggies1195]

It's actually a movie reference to the old stop-motion animation film Flåklypa grand prix (Pinchcliffe grand prix in english). One of the competing racers in the movie is called that.

[@crhvideo]

@@ultramcnuggies1195 You learn something new every day. Thanks for the heads up!

[@ronschwolsky1626]

An amazing build. There isn't a question from Magnus that he cannot answer. More than impressed! Kind of cool to see the Esso name... haven't seen that in the states since I was a kid. (For the record, I never use Exxon/Mobil gasoline).

[@leeisley8512]

I need the prints for this car.

[@wooloongabba]

Awesome build , can only imagine the smile you get driving this .

[@bartshart9131]

Well, that was probably the best video I've ever seen on anything Porsche! Thanks Magnus, you are the Man!

[@mrmista1272]

One of the most unique cars and locations. Inner child is real in this one. Rock on!

[@C64SX]

To me, the most beautiful race car of all time. Jaguar XJ13 and Lola T70 right behind it. Thanks for a great vid.

[@danielsgustum2345]

Finally! Been waiting for this episode Magnus! Was cool seeing it live 💪🏼

[@andrewdawson5281]

Beautiful car in beautiful scenery.

[@owenoconnor2700]

Great video and interview just as this work of art deserves. Nice sign of respect to return with a full tank Magnus!

[@marcusoutdoors4999]

Wow, that was an amazing episode, a beautiful car and incredible cinematography

[@Paul_F_C]

Absolutely epic video and the gent that built this should be extremely proud of what he has built

[@GarthWatkins-th3jt]

This was fantastic. Magnus kept on coming with the questions, I appreciate that he was quite thorough. The 917 is one of my all time favorite cars. Easily one of the greatest cars ever built. Porsche. There Is No Substitute.

[@273VIPER]

I live vicariously through this content 👌🏾

[@VesaGuardian]

Well, this one deserves the rest of us to take our hats off. Committing oneself to such a monumental task that must have taken every spare minute and a lot of money being not afraid to lose in the process. Yet coming out of that ordeal with a fully functional car representing racing history in all its glory. For all of us watching this is proof of willpower and ingenuity and an actual miracle. I loved watching this episode and subscribed!

[@jeffsherman2262]

Idk whats prettier, the car or the location. Great video!

[@botiduran344]

Hats off! The dream of any of us make it reality just because why not?. Pure passion!

[@frankdatank5002]

Ever been to central Kansas?? Yes middle of Kansas??? There is a road legal 917 driving around there as well!!! Nothing but flat farm land and a flat boxer engine 917 out driving that land it’s a beautiful thing to see and hear!! Not the place you’d ever expect to see a 917 driving by even more crazy to see it there than Norway!

[@celtshaun1427]

Very glad this popped up in my lunch break, My all time favorite livery on one of the best all time cars Skal 😀

[@JM4300]

THAT was F’n cool. Now I want to visit Norway.

[@marcstreiff6067]

Thank You Magnus for allowing us peeps to live vicariously thru your videos.. Skol is it !!

[@JakeM240]

what a stunning thing , its a good job we still have people in this world with passion !

[@888mf4]

Beautiful car. Beautiful scenery.

[@HubertsBlues]

You crazy guys give me goosebumps, really from start to finish 😊

[@robmccall5017]

This is so lit. A 917 in the snowy Mountains of Norway. Unreal. What a Blast!

[@ianhall662]

Thank you Magnus, epic as always!

[@StradeBianche63]

That there is nothing short of a DIY Masterpiece! Absolute genius!

[@JelloTypeR]

I don’t have the words to describe what a cool car that 917 is, cooler than the snow capped mountains in the background. Excellent work Magnus, truly excellent.

[@brunodealmeidajabrayan5563]

Thank you so much, for me this video was stunning, Great Car build, Great idea. Thank´s a lot to share with us, I lost my words,congratulations. Cheers for all !!!

[@PedroSantos_83]

Beautiful, so much passion and soul! It's not the real deal but it's almost as epic!

[@befoot]

That is so cool! My Dad took me to see the 1000k of Spa in 1971 and the Gulf Porsche 917's finished 1st and 2nd.....I just got to see them again at Rinnsport 7 saw Magnus there as well

[@metro290]

Incredible car, Incredible story, Thanks to share Magnus

[@frankschmidt9451]

Perfect job! It is a pleasure to see such a great car in this environment. The pictures and shots are done so much well, that you can watch the whole movie again and again. Magnus - you perfectly do fit to this car! Thanks again to the owner to share his built! Well done!

[@trance9158]

The greatest most beautiful race car ever... The Porsche 917

[@hankshobbies]

Omgeeee what a dream come true to be able to drive such an awe inspiring vehicle in a beautiful country

[@JoarTroan]

It was a pleasure to work with Knut on this car. A lot of hours on the phone. And breaking ground using pure magic to fit most of the components.

[@Teamrocketmember7777]

Gorgeous car and colour 💙⭐️

[@bubbakushingtonIII]

Great video of a well done built 917. Just an absolute amazing looking car that I've always admired for its style functionality and performance.

[@13_13k]

Magnus --- "I tell myself it's just a 914-6 on steroids with a body kit" . Hahahaha, Magnus,Brother, you are speaking the truth by saying that. The 914-6 is to this day one of the best Porsche's ever made. So under appreciated by so many who think they know P cars.

[@HAL9007]

Epic video and interview. 1) Snow poles along road and 2) driver forgot to latch the passenger side window, it's flapping in the wind. I saw Pedro Rodríguez and Leo Kinnunen drive the Gulf Porsche 917K to a win at the Daytona 24 Hours in 1970. Teammates Siffert and Redman finished second. The factory Ferrari 312S finished third -- Andretti, Ickx, Merzario. There were a bunch of other Ferrari 312's. They were as beautiful as the 917s. Might have been the best looking collection of cars and the best collection of driving talent in any North American auto race. Back in those days, there was no security. If you behaved yourself, you could wander up to the pit wall and overhear conversations. In 1969, a Porsche had finished second at LeMans by one second. Five months after the 1970 Daytona 24 win, Porsche won it's first LeMans with the 917KH (and again the next year) driven by Gijs van Lennep and Helmut Marko in their red Team Martini.

[@mrmando69]

Absolutely bloody EPIC! Thanks to all that made this

[@system87music]

Magnus, you Rock! Love your passion and reviews...always top shelf!! Beautiful car, setting, noise, production...the list goes on!

[@Locoandchooch]

Since I was a kid in the 1970's this has been my favorite race car. Very beautiful IMHO

[@pameladunn7346]

like sitting on a rocket - with a trip to the moon "and the moon is the most picturesque place" with a sauna at the end of the rainbow nicely done

[@BixenteDelBosque]

This car, this country, these roads, this man, this editing. what a gift! god bless you Magnus!

[@andyscott0]

We stayed in that wooden hotel while touring norway few years back, it was off season and called the number on the door,, the owner came rolling down the street in a ferrari 360, we paid cash for half board & the guy said he was off to fill his tank up and get back up the mountains for a couple f9 hours again. What a cool dude

[@jazzdrumguy5044]

I love this car and love Magnus - great video and great build!!!

[@D4D22]

The passion and perseverance is off the charts. Love it!

[@jim_bocho]

I was just in Norway for a 5-week-long road trip (incl. Laerdal) - but in a camper. The roads and the nature is simply incredible, would have loved to have my 944S there, let alone a 917 🥰

[@spinmoto180]

Absolutely Epic! Love it! Great Craftsmanship!!!

[@geraldgodin9860]

Beautiful piece of race automobile history driven in Norway Mountain 👌. Thank you all !

[@the510wagon]

This is my first introduction to Magnus. Strange cat indeed. He doesn't seem to have any connection or common humour with people. He just makes conversational "demands". And no compliments paid or gratitude shown. He also interrupts often when someone is talking. I hope he's different off-camera?? If that was my car, I'm not sure I'd appreciate the interview. That Norwegian genius doesn't need to justify his amazing car to Magnus....or anyone. I'm not trying to be a troll or a douchebag - it just really struck me that there were no compliments paid....

[@vr4ever645]

Interesting. First time watcher and I shared the same feelings and observation as you perfectly described. This channel is not for me I guess.

[@oldmanlogan9055]

Check out his Ted talk, and also his video Urban Outlaw/ he makes weird Porsches too and it could be said that people judge him on his weird quirky Porsche mods .

[@-Jason-L]

Many people find the puffery you seem to like, to be pointless and annoying

[@turdfergusson123abc]

He's all business. I like it. No nonsense. All about the details.

[@the510wagon]

@@turdfergusson123abc Sure, that's great. I like that too. But it's not his car. It's another person's car that his channel is benefiting from. The Norwegian guy shouldn't have to "measure up" to Magnus. So a bit of gratitude, humility and warmth would be nice...? I know what it takes to build a unique car. It's a huge undertaking.

[@TechnoTonique]

Fabulous car! Thanks for showing!

[@huubschraubar4972]

Porsche 917 K. ❤ It‘s my dreamcar since i have seen the movie Le Mans. Thank you for this video.

[@Giitzerland]

An interesting bit of tech way ahead of its time was the frame for the original 917's, it was "permanently pressurized with nitrogen to help keep it solid and detect cracks", which is kind of crazy considering the stresses on the chassis. I've loved this car since I was a kid, it looks, and sounds so raw, and primal. My favorite it the rear, and those massive tires, every bit needed to keep all that power in check. This is a beautiful, and honest nod to it's great legacy, great work.

[@D3lor34n]

Amazing project. In Norway of all places, what a combo.

[@DougSlmon]

😊 Man there was so many Porsches at Norway. I would love to be there I’m a freak of Porsches or a Porsche nut or a Porsche enthusiast Porsche, all in my room and in boxes with hot wheels and matchbox one of these days I’ll buy a Porsche.

[@TurboInstynkt]

I have just discovered your channel and the quality of the video with narration is amazing!

[@iamrichrocker]

iconic tribute car in a beautiful setting...stunning on all fronts..love that livery..

[@MalcolmDesigns]

Cool car, a great story. Thanks, Magnus!

[@966396631]

Thank you for allowing us to vicariously share your experience.

[@gam1471]

Marvellous! - and who better than Magnus Walker to talk viewers through this wonderful machine and ask all the right questions about it?

[@chejlr]

Today for the first time i saw my all time favorite racecar the 917. It was at the vintage fall festival at Limerock race track in CT. As a kid i had an Aurora slot car track. On the box cover it.had a 917 leading another race car, i loved the look of the 917, and built a couple models. Its a stunningly fast and beautiful racecar.

[@cesarefiderio1634]

Macchina stupenda e molto particolare, Saturniana!!! Unica e bella come il gigantesco pianeta gassoso, molto particolare perché figlia del meccanico del Fhurer!!! Grazie Ferdinand Porsche per averci creato tutti questi Gioellini e...ovunque tu sia riposa in pace!!!

[@Mantenner]

That is a brilliant sounding flat 6. Honestly I couldn't have guessed it wasn't the 12, I guess the 6's are already so smooth.

[@rlynch8310]

Not taking away from what this gentleman managed to pull off, because it is worthy of paying attention to the mans skills in building cars, but in America you could make this with 3x the power and it could be road legal in a handful of states. The whole idea that the state controls the hp is not something Americans are familiar with.

[@steve3smart]

This is a dream come true. One of the most famous classic Porsches ever made, but road legal. In Gulf colors is nothing but absolutely awesome.

[@weavermedia6380]

my algorithm brings me to see Gandalf driving frickin Lemans monster on road Love it

[@chrisecker9341]

A 917 in this wonderland landscape makes is surreal - I love it.

[@fairfaxa]

MEGA video, and absolutely outstanding car! well don top you, and to Magnus for taking us through it. BTW Magnus, you look eerily 'right' there in the final shot in the water .... ;-)

[@j-l8404]

I remember the little slot cars porsches like this. Was allways fascinated by the design and engineering of these cars.

[@paulleahy155]

Beautiful car, beautiful scenario, beautiful editing!