The Porsche name means different things to different people. For some, a Porsche is a status symbol. For others, it’s an attainable dream car. Some look no further than the endless flavors of 911.

The resulting creation was dubbed the 917/10, and enjoyed moderate success. Porsche's next model, the 1,580-horsepower-capable 917/30, was a resounding success. It was so successful in fact ...