Marken- Weltmeister 1983 - Porsche

Name/Title

Marken- Weltmeister 1983 - Porsche

Entry/Object ID

2025.7.168

Scope and Content

This poster commemorates Porsche’s 1983 World Endurance Championship triumph in Group C, using a tableau of driver helmets arranged on the Rothmans‑liveried prototype to symbolize the collective effort behind the marque’s dominance. The German headline—“Endurance‑Weltmeisterschaft – Gruppe C / Marken‑Weltmeister 1983 / Porsche”—translates to “Endurance World Championship – Group C / Makes’ World Champion 1983 / Porsche,” framing the achievement as both technical and national pride. The helmets of Derek Bell, Jacky Ickx, and their teammates serve as stand‑ins for the drivers themselves, while the sponsor row at the bottom—Rothmans, Bilstein, Bosch, Boss, Dunlop, KKK, Schmithelm, Shell—anchors the poster in the industrial ecosystem that powered Porsche’s era‑defining success.

Collection

Dr. Frederick A. Simeone Founder Collection

Category

Posters, Porsche AG

Acquisition

Accession

2025.7

Archive Details

Date(s) of Creation

1983

Dimensions

Height

101 cm

Width

76 cm

Location

Large Archival Folder

PCF - 07

Cabinet

Y17

Second Floor

Simeone Library

Condition

Overall Condition

Excellent