Marsh Models MM363B18 Porsche 917LH #18 Gulf Pedro Rodriguez – Jackie Oliver Retired Le Mans 1971

About this model

The Gulf-backed Porsche 917LH #18 was driven by Pedro Rodriguez and Jackie Oliver and became one of the most famous Porsche endurance racers of all time. Rodriguez secured pole position with a remarkable qualifying lap that averaged over 250 km/h, establishing a benchmark that highlighted the incredible performance of the long-tail Porsche. During the race, the pair remained among the leading contenders and Oliver recorded the fastest lap of the event. Mechanical problems eventually forced retirement, denying the team what many believed could have been a winning result.

Race Overview

Event

39th 24 Hours of Le Mans

Date

12–13 June 1971

Circuit

Circuit de la Sarthe, Le Mans, France (13.469 km)

Drivers

Pedro Rodriguez / Jackie Oliver

Team

John Wyer Automotive Engineering (Gulf)

Car

Porsche 917LH, 4.9-litre flat-12

Race Number

#18

Result

Retired (oil system failure)

Notes: Pole position winner and fastest lap holder. Retired after running competitively near the front of the field. One of the fastest Porsche 917LH entries ever built.