French boutique builder Legende Automobiles is quietly expanding its portfolio of remasters, this time harkening 1960s endurance racing with a project newly teased on their Instagram account while not yet live on their website-appearing to be called the “Sixten.” Following the brand’s Group B-inspired Renault Turbo 3, the latest effort pivots to Le Mans prototypes—specifically drawing from the iconic Porsche 910.
Developed as the successor to the Porsche 906, the Porsche 910 (also known internally as the Carrera 10) debuted in 1966 as Porsche’s next step in lightweight, mid-engine sports prototype design. Built around a tubular spaceframe chassis with a fiberglass body, the 910 introduced 13-inch Formula 1-style wheels secured by a central locking nut—an upgrade over the 906’s road car–based wheel setup that improved pit stop efficiency. Power came from a range of flat engines, including a 2.0-liter flat-six and, in more competitive trim, a high-revving 2.2-liter flat-eight derived from Porsche’s Formula 1 program. The car was homologated under FIA Group 4 regulations, requiring a limited production run, and was purpose-built for hill climbs and endurance racing alike.
On track, the 910 proved highly effective, particularly in European hill climb competition where its light weight and responsive handling made it dominant in 1967 and 1968. It also achieved notable success in endurance racing, including class wins and strong overall finishes at events like the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the Targa Florio. However, as prototype racing rapidly evolved, the 910 found itself quickly superseded by more advanced machinery such as the Porsche 907 and later the legendary Porsche 917. Even so, the 910 remains a key transitional model in Porsche’s racing lineage—bridging the gap between early customer race cars and the factory-backed prototypes that would go on to dominate international endurance racing. It also has more of a classic 1960s sportscar feel that seems as road car functional as the Porsche 904 while also appearing to be markedly more exotic.
The Sixten appears to channel the 910’s low-slung, mid-engine silhouette and bodywork, though early visuals suggest a more sculptural and subtly modernized execution. Finished in a hue closely resembling Porsche’s Frozen Berry Metallic, the car leans heavily into contrast—pairing soft, organic surfacing with sharply resolved aerodynamic detailing. It’s less a replica and more a reinterpretation, consistent with Legende’s approach on prior builds.
Mechanically, the biggest departure may sit ljust behind the cockpit. Where the original 910 was often powered by a high-revving flat-eight, the Sixten’s exposed intake setup—six distinct velocity stacks artfully integrated into the rear deck—points toward a flat-six configuration, likely Porsche-derived. If that assumption on our part proves accurate, that aligns with the company’s stated goal of blending period-correct emotion with contemporary usability and serviceability.
Legende Automobiles frames the Sixten as more than a visual homage. In its own words, the project aims to deliver “an analog soul” while incorporating modern expectations around safety, materials and performance. That philosophy mirrors a broader trend among low-volume manufacturers: reinterpreting historic race cars not as museum pieces, but as fully realized, driveable machines for modern collectors.
The timing is notable. With the recent unveiling of Lola’s sustainable T70 revival, the Sixten arrives amid a renewed interest in 1960s sports prototypes—cars defined by minimal weight, dramatic proportions and an unfiltered driving experience. Legende’s entry appears poised to tap into that same emotional core, albeit through a distinctly contemporary lens.
A full reveal is promised for Top Marques Monaco, running May 6–10, where the Sixten will make its public debut. Until then, details remain scarce, but the intent is clear: this is not a continuation car, nor a strict restomod, but a reimagined interpretation of one of endurance racing’s most evocative forms—rebuilt for a new era.
