The Story of My 1970 Porsche 917: A Classic Reborn

[@hippylong]

Fantastic build!

[@cutoverpark9596]

So if I understand correctly and what I’m reading in the comments this a Replica of the winning car,Not the actual car is that correct????

[@pg9144]

I'd call it blasphemous.

[@larrykay6606]

Beautiful replicar.

[@dougcummings2563]

Your heart is in the right place and that fits. Making dreams come true is important.

[@akarilotube]

This cat is living the dream.

[@BobGeogeo]

The tail is wrong for the fins - what you have is a 1970/71 hybrid. The fins in 1971 were used with a lower, slightly concave back end for higher speed courses. They kept air flow on the rear deck instead of spilling over, so less drag without much loss of stability or down force. Non fin rears were also used in 1971 with the higher deck, especially by John Wyer. Sorry for being pedantic. 🙃

[@BentHornRanch]

Well I reckon a 70/71 hybrid won in 71 then.

[@EddieWhite]

I don't think he'll care. I wouldn't

[@Jay-jb2vr]

I wouldn't either. It's HIS CAR.

[@sailingsvzara]

ohhhhh, this is a replica. I thought you bought the actual car from the race. Shootz.

[@BentHornRanch]

Bank account is just about 20m short bud

[@sailingsvzara]

@@BentHornRanchyea, we all have that problem. Lol

[@Jay-jb2vr]

He's in a different tax bracket than the rest of us

[@gregking7926]

The real #22 aka 917-053 is tucked away at Porsche's museum and from what I've read it has never seen the light of day since it won LeMans. @BentHornRanch is right He doesn't have enough $$$$ to get the real #22 from Porsche. BUt his replica is one FINE example!

[@coerteilander2614]

Helmud Marko and Gijs van Lennep had the record in Le Mans, in 71 with 917, but after that there was a chicane bild in the circuit

[@geoffnelson4777]

Make that two chicanes - both on the Mulsanne straight as from the 1990 24 Hours.

[@mikeyerke3920]

Wow! Just wow! 🏁

[@BentHornRanch]

Thanks brother!

[@mikepaul396]

so beautiful with the wings. My gal and I just bought a pretty cool lowered porsche 914. Obviously a joke power wise but the - the best part is the Gulf Oil Livery colors, blue/orange. same as gt-40 and porsche 917 winning colors. There was a pretty amazing 917 at the good guys del mar show last year. I have a picture from show of its American v8 similar to yours. Love the white racing livery as well. hope to see you. You need the Extended Gurney bubble. Maybe a porsche t-top/targa style.

[@grumpy9478]

is the transaxle the only Porsche factory-supplied component?

[@mikepaul396]

Are we going to lucking enough to see your beauty at cars/coffe in rancho Santa Fe. Be great to had Udo 330p come out at the same time. Thanks for video Mike - kirkham slabside cobra guy. ;)

[@BentHornRanch]

You will see it out there soon! Hope all is well my friend.

[@mikepaul396]

@@BentHornRanch awesome look forward to it. Saw Udo briefly in the rsf square but he was getting on his Harley. I said oh no. stick to the cars. haha

[@thecorncrew5981]

beautiful car, and great choice in the power train. Love LS engines, and the LS3 is probably the best (reliability and potential) gen 4 small block gm ever made. If money were no object, I'd build mine the same way.

[@BentHornRanch]

Thanks brother 💪🏼🇺🇸

[@dextercarrie8131]

That ranch with the animals, land and cars is a thing of beauty. This is definitely a kit 917, but no shame in it as I would still love a dream project car like this. The LS Corvette motor is bulletproof and can go to any AutoZone for parts. The Willwood brakes gave it away early in the video. Just enjoy the thrills man.

[@BentHornRanch]

🙏🏼💪🏼🇺🇸

[@markkraus3598]

You need a “ Gurney Bubble “ on it 👍

[@carlmclelland7624]

Do you fit if you remove the seat and sit flat on the floor? I had a similar problem, fitting inside my Lotus 61 formula Ford. Have the top of the door plexiglass modified like they did for Gurney in the GT-40. Where there's a will, there's a way..............

[@BentHornRanch]

Negative, pulled the seat and still was too tall. Only option is to drop the floor a bit or turn it into the first ever convertible 917.

[@carlmclelland7624]

Well, there are "Convertible" models... the CAN-AM 917's. Google: Porsche 917/30. Good luck! I can sympathize with you though. I had an offer to race a McLaren M-10A, formula 5000, a couple decades back. I DID manage to get into it, but it was so tight I couldn't move my feet on the pedals....

[@audioisgood]

The giant fan is the only part that looks off.

[@hessex1899]

So based. subbing rn

[@Millsprinkles569]

Supper cool, sad no flat 12

[@BentHornRanch]

I agree.. just a little out of my price range

[@kiwihame]

LS3... nooooo! Go get a flat 6. But still, awesome car. Its presented beautifully. Thats gutting that you dont fit. I feel for you. (P.s. who built it?)

[@BentHornRanch]

Ls3 has way more power… I had to do it. And thank you!

[@66erDart]

@kiwihame Which engine do you have in your 917 ?

[@richardpascual5715]

Awesome stuff! I’m happy for anyone that achieves their car dreams and I do hope you find a solution to your fitment problem. Since it’s not the “actual” race car from 1971 and is a kit car I, personally, would not have any problem modifying the car so I could fit. May I suggest a combination of a removable roof panel and a custom seat? Something that is reversible might be prudent as well. Good luck and even though I am of average height please make a future video showing us your solution!

[@erikrummel6277]

I’m afraid to ask what the price tag is, but I hope you make some money on it considering the wait you had.

[@racingdatasystems3708]

It doesn't have a 930 4 speed. Based on the way the trans is mounted at the the rear? It's 996 6 speed flipped upside down. Not sure why they didn't just use the BoxsterS 6 speed. No need to flip it.

[@johndough1218]

Perfect

[@W0nk0Th3San3]

I dig it. I've looked at the RCR kit a few times with interest, is this one a RCR also? As much as I like a flat air cooled 6, it's just not practical for a vehicle like this, the LS is the clear way to go.

[@BentHornRanch]

It is… but unless you’re ok with waiting 6 years I don’t recommend them.

[@W0nk0Th3San3]

Well, if the day comes that I do decide to take the plunge, it would be just for the kit. I'd be the one building. Although with what I see from another fellow out in France building his, the kit leaves a lot to be desired, and is very much so just a pile of parts and a "good luck..." than a 'kit'

[@robertlaird6746]

That's a very cool looking Porsche! What kit is this and how do I go about getting one?

[@BentHornRanch]

It’s not a kit, there’s a company in Michigan that makes them as well as Australia I believe.

[@robertlaird6746]

@@BentHornRanchDoes anyone offer a kit for these? Thanks!

[@BentHornRanch]

@@robertlaird6746 not that I’m aware of and I wouldn’t go with the company in Michigan. If you find one let me know!

[@robertlaird6746]

@@BentHornRanchBefore watching your video, I was thinking of building a Ford GT40 but I like the looks of yours much better and have never seen a Porsche like yours before. I've heard that one or two companies make a Ford GT40 kit in Michigan. Does this company that your talking about also make a Ford GT40? If so, could you say which company to steer clear of?

[@BentHornRanch]

@@robertlaird6746 RCR in Michigan is who I would stay clear from. Superformance makes a great gt40. I have a cobra from them and love it.

[@lukemaney645]

Sweet looking old racecar, too bad your so big...what you need is a Clydesdale 😂.

[@coerteilander2614]

make A Gurney bubbel in the car like ford gt40

[@suecobandito8954]

Get the "Gurney" bubble put in, man. I'm 6'-4".

[@jean-marcpoirier9340]

The Story of My 1970 Porsche 917 REPLICA with a water cooled turbo charged V8 : not exactly a real 917 🤭

[@Mr.Higginbotham]

SWEET

[@jay_Jalapeno]

Brock what is your butt to head measurement ? Im the same build and size but im 6'2 ... but i have a long abdomen .

[@BentHornRanch]

36 1/4

[@jay_Jalapeno]

@@BentHornRanch thank you ... going to measure myself and see if I need to figure out a new project . Hope not , I've wanted a 917 since I found RCR 13 years ago

[@lukemaney645]

You need a Gurney bump...he raced at Le Mans with AJ Foyt (and won)...Dan also was a big man.

[@rayisland23]

The bubble was on a GT 40 not a Porsche

[@lukemaney645]

@@rayisland23 Yep the GT40 Mark IV 1967...but they could make one for a Porsche.

[@Slingshotgixxer]

I was watching you walk around the car , and thinking, that dude is huge, lol , how the hell can he fit in it.......that sucks , sorry to hear that .

[@asten9647]

Nick sent me❤

[@dirtyfivethirtygarage]

Yep, that thing turns my loin cloth into a teepee...

[@robertharris7027]

No, THIS car did not make history, it is not a Porsche. It is not even a replica (which would mean that it is an exact copy of the original with all of its components).

[@terriford2039]

Right up Front mention its a Kit Car replica not a car that has ever been to Lemans

[@bullmilk]

Six years for a kit car with an LS swap?

[@BentHornRanch]

You’re tellin me bud

[@bullmilk]

If you enjoy it, that's all that matters.

[@atrank]

Is this from RCR?

[@BentHornRanch]

Yes but don’t recommend unless you like headaches and waiting 10x longer than expected. 8 months turned into 6 years.

[@firefly3981]

Worse than a " kit car".

[@FinMcMurder]

Chad sent me. Awesome stuff bro I appreciate how much you know about the history.

[@BentHornRanch]

Thanks brother 💪🏼

[@dusty7264]

Cool car 👍 where are your cattle and cutting horses? How do you expect to make any money?

[@BentHornRanch]

Thanks brother that’s the goal! Not at that level yet. Lots of fencing to put up and structures to build.

[@fransboddeke]

Beautyful Race Car . Only make it originel with a plath 12 Porsche

[@oresvaldodesousavaz3838]

Tough luck.

[@heintmeyer2296]

I'll be honest: when I heard ls3, I threw up in my mouth a little bit.

[@andresgarcia7757]

So the car can’t be modified at all to make you fit? That’s really a shame!

[@BentHornRanch]

I agree

[@lewispaine4589]

917 Chevy

[@BentHornRanch]

Merica 917 🇺🇸

[@mariadagracalucasgoncalves9149]

N🤔t V12 but flat 12

[@gregwiese1697]

mentally . well balanced dude ! who "" has other hobbies "" , my calves got out , took a shit on front of splitter, 2024 corvette Z06 no calves did not jump over the hood !!! - resting in horse shed on a DIRT FLOOR .along w/ 2015 Z06/07 , 2013 Corvette 427 NOT CITY - my world is different

[@Blo0dmo0r]

Make it twin turbo please.

[@BentHornRanch]

There’s plenty of room!

[@ralphedelbach]

As neat as the 917 coupe might look, if you don't fit in it, why buy it? To make $$$ is the only reason I can tink of. Why not buy a replica open-top version of the car instead and enjoy driving it? Oh well, it is his money isn't it?

[@fritzmuller8246]

Why would any sane person put an American engine in a Porsche Evocatuon . The mind just boggles . Also modern rims are a complete no no . Nice work , nice video and good spirit but what an own goal .

[@BentHornRanch]

No one ever said I was a sane person brother. I just like to go fast 💪🏼🏎️

[@frankiegoeshollywood5062]

Ho...ho...ho and wait here a minute you guys are such haters, why? Either that or you're just jealous. So, it's an upgraded replica...so what? You take it to cars and coffee and people will be staring and surrounding it more than any car you'll ever have. Heck, I'd buy if I can fit in it. It looks better than a Lamborghini countach right now. So, why you hating it when you cannot even afford a replica like this. How do you know that it is a mix between 2 racing Porsches? Did you research the company or people that made this car? Prove to me that you own something better and then maybe maybe you can talk...damn, such haters on here.

[@zigglewigler]

Didn't win at Le ManZZZZZ. Won at Le Mans with a silent 's', just like the silent 't' at the end of Chevrolet, another French name.

[@Harvy500]

Go to France. They DO say Le Mann's. With the s pronounced. It's English people who assume the S is silent. It's not.

[@zigglewigler]

@@Harvy500 I should know since I'm half French. The 's' is silent. Most French words ending in a consonant follow the same rule. Just as in Chevrolet, ricochet, debut, etc. When did you last go to France and hear locals pronouncing it Le MANZZZZZ.

[@mitchd949]

You lost me in the first 15 seconds by lying about what this car is. There’s virtually no Porsche DNA at all. The pitiful horizontal fan screams junk!

[@BentHornRanch]

Ok show me yours?

[@N-Scale]

Why do you own it ????? It has been basterdized and you can't drive it !!

[@SpaNT650]

That car is a fake and has no accomplishments ‼️😂

[@terjekristian2007]

ONE BADASS COOL CUSTOM REPLICA PORSCHE 017 STREET LEGOL ;) ;) NICE LS3 6.2L V8 600HK. ;) WHIT TWIN TURBO SWAP 7++-800HK ;) DRAMS CAR LE MANS 917 ;) :) NORWAY.