Porsche has reunited past and present with a striking tribute to one of its most celebrated racing machines, unveiling both a meticulously restored 1972 911 S/T and a modern reinterpretation painted in the same historic shade of Light Yellow.
The original 911 2.5 S/T earned its place in history with a GT class victory at the 1972 24 Hours of Le Mans. Its story, however, took a dramatic turn. After its racing career, the car vanished into obscurity, eventually resurfacing as a rusted shell in a barn near San Francisco. Following decades of uncertainty, a Swiss collector discovered the car in 2008 and commissioned Porsche Classic to restore it.
The work was painstaking. More than 1,000 hours were spent on bodywork alone as specialists used original technical drawings and gauges to rebuild missing components. Every surface was stripped, straightened, and treated with modern corrosion protection before the car was finished in its factory-correct Light Yellow. In 2016, the car was delivered back to its owner in concours condition, complete with period racing decals and the number 41 from its Le Mans triumph.
In parallel, Porsche’s Sonderwunsch program brought the legend into the present with a new 911 S/T inspired by the 1972 car. The reimagined model shares the same Light Yellow finish, applied by hand to carbon-fiber bodywork that posed unique challenges for paint application. It rides on forged magnesium wheels and features a naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six producing 525 horsepower, paired with a six-speed manual gearbox.
Together, the classic and modern S/T embody Porsche’s ability to preserve heritage while pushing forward with contemporary engineering. For enthusiasts, the pair represents not just a link to racing history, but also a reminder that legends can be reborn.
Source: Porsche
