With more than 60 years in motorsport and more than 30,000 race victories, Porsche has one of the most interesting racing histories of any automaker out there. The company made its racing debut in the 1950s, and since then, it has evolved into one of the most successful companies in the world. While the list of successful Porsche race cars is huge, Gooding & Company’s Pebble Beach auction will feature some of the most iconic of the bunch. The list includes cars like the 1959 Porsche 718 RSK, 1969 Porsche 908/02, or 2007 Porsche RS Spyder Evo, just to name a few.

1959 Porsche 718 RSK

This unit - chassis 718-024 - was bought new by American racing driver and Le Mans winner Ed Hugus. He raced the RSK at the 1959 24 Hours of Le Mans in the distinctive “Lucybelle III” livery. After that, it was sold to amateur racer Don Ives and since the 1970s it has been owned by noted American collectors and vintage racers, including Don Orosco and Dr. Greg Johnson.

Next to racing at the 1959 Le Mans, this 718 RSK raced various other SCCA and USAC events, and the famous Pikes Peak Hillclimb from 1960 to 1963. The model also went through an exceptional, award-winning restoration, and it is now in pristine condition. According to Gooding & Co, this specific 718 is "a true time machine back to a pivotal moment in 1959, is undoubtedly one of the finest restored Porsche Spyders ever presented at auction."

The Porsche 718 RSK was limited to only 34 units, and Gooding & Co is expecting this model to sell for $4.5 - $5.5 million.

1969 Porsche 908/02

Porsche brought the 908 as the successor model to the 907. It was initially offered as a coupe, but in 1969 revised regulations asked for a new model. So, Porsche offered the all-new 908/02 Spyder. It came with aluminum frame tubes, a lighter five-speed transaxle, a revised 3.0-liter engine, and fiberglass bodywork. As a result the car only weighed 600 kilos - 1,322 pounds.

The unit on sale - chassis 010 - was completed in 1969 and was raced at the 1969 Brands Hatch 6 Hours, Targa Florio, and the Nürburgring 1000 Km. It also entered the 24 Hours of Le Mans four times but in private hands. During 2011 and 2015 the model underwent an exacting restoration process, during which it went back to its original livery and the working specifications from the 1969 Targa Florio. This means, under the hood, you will get a 3.0-liter naturally aspirated flat-six engine that delivers a total of 270 horsepower. The model is expected to sell for anywhere between $4 to $6 million.

2007 Porsche RS Spyder Evo

Porsche unveiled the RS Spyder (also known as the Type 9R6) in 2005. It was Porsche’s first sports racing prototype since the 911 GT1 and was built to compete in Le Mans Prototype Class 2 (LMP2). The model hit the track for the first time in June 2005, and during its entire history, it became one of the most successful Porsche racing cars.

The model was built on a lightweight carbon fiber monocoque chassis and was powered by a 3.4-liter four-cam V-8 engine that delivered a total of 478 horsepower. Between 2005 and 2008 Porsche built only 17 RS Spyder units. The model offered for sale - chassis 9R6.702 - was built for the 2007 racing season. It made its race debut at the 12 Hours of Sebring and after that, it enjoyed great success at races like Salt Lake City and Lime Rock, DHL Porsche Penske Racing, and ALMS Championship seasons.

This model is expected to sell for anywhere between $6 to $8 million.