Description

This evocative image peers through the open window of a 1968 Porsche 911S, its cockpit ready and waiting. The stark, race-focused interior and period-correct VDM steering wheel take center stage, framed by bold livery in red, white, and black. The number 56 dominates the door — a visual cue to the car’s motorsport pedigree. Every element invites the viewer to slip behind the wheel and feel the urgency of a flat-six engine in full song.

This isn’t just any vintage Porsche — it’s The Asmara 911S, a car with a remarkable and well-documented history. It once competed in races in Africa, where it earned its name, and was later imported into the U.S. by a soldier who preserved it for decades. In 2012, the car was faithfully restored to its African racing specification, preserving both its mechanical soul and historical spirit.

Photographed at an exclusive, invitation-only gathering in Irving, Texas, this image captures more than a car. It encapsulates the legacy of endurance, performance, and global adventure — the enduring allure of a machine that was built to move fast and live hard.