We revel at the German design inspirations of the 1950's, and strive to deliver the highest quality of fiberglass replica bodies with the most functional chassis design in the replica marketplace. The overlap of the plastic upper to the steel underbody became a styling cue, a run through that defined the shape of the car by wrapping around the rear to form an integral spoiler. 1964 marked the last of Porsche's "giant killer" flat-four racing cars with the fiberglass-bodied 904 GTS. Required fields are marked *. Bonhams will be offering this 904 GTS for sale on the 3rd of February with a price estimate of $1.5 $1.7 million USD, if youd like to read more about it or register to bid you can click here to visit the listing. Free shipping for many products! The 2.0-liter engine drove a five-speed transmission with a standard 4.428:1 final drive ratio, with optional available ratios of 4.605, 4.260, 3.636, and 3.362. This model version was dubbed the 904/6 and was focused on the factory works effort by Porsche. The Porsche 909 "Bergspyder" was a spyder sports car designed and built by Porsche in 1968. . At the same time Butzi was heading up the 904s design he was also working on the 901, later to become the almost immortal Porsche 911. If you don't win, the pre-authorization will be released. View full product details . If so please use the bidding box above. View car. All contents 2023 The best vintage and classic cars for sale online | Bring a Trailer, Privacy Notice The 904 (as it soon became popularly known) was also the last full-competition Porsche that could be readily driven on the street. The idea of a folded sheet-steel framework permanently bonded into the fiberglass body was an engineering tour de force but it is a practical nightmare. Your billing info has been updated. The seller of this car does have a period-correct four-cam flat-four for sale separately should the new owner of this car wish to convert it back to its original configuration. Porsche 904 Carrera GTS Fuhrmann Engine. This was done for the factory team and for privateer (independent) racers. He initially hoped to achieve an unheard of 70bhp out of a 1500cc engine. . This Porsche 904 replica was produced as a kit car by Avanti Motors in 2005. In 1964 the Porsche 904s were victorious in the Targa Florio, in 1965 they won the Spanish Rally, Hellbronner, Rossfiel, Nrburgring, and Gaisberg races and a year later, American Sam Posey won the Watkins Glen 500 driving a Carrera GTS. BaT Auction Success Story: Two-Tone Silverado Meets its Match, BaT Auction Success Story: This Honda S2000 is the Perfect "Fun Car", 4x4s on BaT: New Instagram Feed, Popular Results, and Overland Expo '22. The Type 771s, however, suffered a disturbing habit of making their flywheels explode. In typical Porsche fashion this relatively new material was put to additional use on the 904 and was employed to strengthen torsional rigidity by bonding the body to the ladder frame steel chassis. To satisfy demand, forty 1965 models were produced, some featuring a variant of the 911's flat-six. It was officially called Porsche Carrera GTS due to the same naming rights problem that required renaming the Porsche 901 to Porsche 911. If you see more than a passing resemblance to the later Ferrari (Fiat) Dino, it is no coincidence. Following the unveil of the 901 on September 12 at the IAA Frankfurt Motor Show, around 10 weeks later, on November 26, the 904 was presented at the Solitude race track near Stuttgart. According to the seller, Avanti reduced the engine bay by two inches in order to increase cabin space for the occupants. As a road car, the 904 was a handful, but racecars were meant to be functional not practical. As the new head of Porsches design department, he shouldered an immense responsibility to continue the Stuttgart firms fine traditions. Porsche engineers had deliberately designed the engine bay of the 904 to be large enough to accommodate both the newly developed flat-six destined for the then-new Porsche 911, as well as the fire-breathing flat-eight engine they had developed for F1. After six days the 904 driven by Eugen Bohringer and co-piloted by Rolf Wtherich scored second (Wtherich is known as James Deans mechanic who survived the horrific 550 Spyder crash in 1955). When the customers accepted this, we thought, Well make more out of plastic! Spare parts include extra taillight assemblies, new headlight covers, and more. This 904 is now fitted with a flat-six in place of the original four-cam flat-four. For obvious reasons it was nicknamed the, Legendary American racing driver Bob Bondurants name will be forever linked with the Ford GT40, a car he drove at the 24 Hours of, The traditional Silodrome was a carnival sideshow attraction also called the Wall of Death." Perhaps the most famous victory using the Porsche 904 GTS was when Edgar Barth and Umberto Maglioli won the prototype class at the Targa Florio in 1964. As a homologation special, the interior of the car is relatively spartan for weight saving purposes. [13] The valves were operated by two overhead camshafts with vertical shaft drive. Bore x stroke: 3.62in (91.95mm) x 2.91in (73.91mm), This page was last edited on 26 September 2022, at 19:25. View car. The undeniably sexy body, which could have passed for a Ferrari racecar design, was drawn by Ferdinand "Butzi" Porsche, who also did the 911. Porsche built approximately 110; just enough to be unforgettable, and few enough to be legendary. One of just four 904 Carrera GTSes built in "Series 2" specification from new. The fibreglass body was bonded to its steel chassis for extra rigidity, and achieved a drag coefficient of 0.34. They had developed the Porsche 804 specifically for F1, as well as an advanced flat-eight engine. Butzi recalled that the first use of plastics was to mold racecar seats to fit individual drivers. The 904 was produced because Porsche needed a new instrument to continue winning two-liter Grand Touring Championship races for the 1964 season. Antonio Pucci/Colin Davis in a 4-cylinder 904-005 took the overall victory and were followed by Gianni Balzarini/Herbert Linge in a 4-cylinder 904-006. SCM 1000; . Features include dual overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, and sequential multipoint fuel-injection. Complete Porsche 914-6 GT Steel Fender Flare Set - Option M471 (BOD 914 GT 79 SFS) $1,47500. For more info, read about our auctions or email us with any questions. On June 20, 1965, the best Le Mans result for the 904 is achieved: a 6-cylinder version becomes 2-litre prototype class winner and 4th overall driven by Herbert Linge/Peter Ncker. Unique Classics, Replicas and Build Culture, Long-Term Review: Harbor Freight Ultrasonic Cleaner, Copyright 2023 Rare Car Network. Your bid has been posted in the comment flow on the listing, and you can see other bids there as they happen. Between 155 bhp and 180 bhp was produced by the engine depending on the state of tune and the race ready cars weighed just 1,443 lbs (655 kgs). $820.00. If the new owner is able to find and install the engine, the 904 GTS value should skyrocket. 1,991 cc air-cooled horizontally opposed six-cylinder engine with two Weber 40IDA triple-choke downdraft carburetors, five-speed manual transmission, independent front and rear suspension, and front and rear disc brakes. Modern day replicas of the 904 are currently being produced by a number of companies, including Martin and Walker[15] in the UK and Chuck Beck [16] and Dennis Frick at Europa Macchina in the US. Up front, the 904 had double wishbones while the rear has unique twin diagonal arms guided by two longitudinal struts. The Porsche 904 is an automobile which was produced by Porsche in Germany in 1964 and 1965. 914 & 914-6 Body. Your email address will not be published. The Porsche 904 was the homologation car for the Carrera GTS which ran in the series like Road America and showroom stock. Stuttcars.com is not associated with Porsche AG in any manner, except for a mutual appreciation and love of the cars. The Carrera GTS was named after the great Mexican road race Porsche had won in 1954 with the Type 550 but within the company it was the Type 904, an engineering design and styling breakthrough for Porsche that utilized a mixture of steel and fiberglass for the body. It is this line,beginningat the headlights, which topsthe doors and continues over and through the back . As a road car it was better suited for the racetrack unless one had a passion for speed and the discomforts of a purebred racer. Images courtesy of Porsche. Power is provided by a turbocharged 2.5L flat-four from a 2007 Subaru Impreza WRX, and additional equipment includes a five-speed Porsche transaxle, seats from a 914, VDO instrumentation, adjustable coilover suspension, disc brakes, and 17 alloy wheels. Enough to be remembered as one of the most innovative cars of its time. Expertise gained while racing and developing the 550 and RSK Porsches laid the foundation for the 904. Originally appeared in the March 2008Issue Search. To give an idea of what lengths the engineers went to with the 909, the fiberglass body weighed just 10 kg (22 lb), and instead of a fuel pump, the car utilized a pressurized titanium ball that delivered fuel to the engine in order to save weight. Designed by Ferry Porsche's eldest son, 'Butzi', the body was manufactured by the Heinkel aircraft company and is widely recognized as one of Porsche's most elegant, while the Zuffenhausen firm's recent Formula 1 experience was reflected in the 904's state-of-the-art suspension, which featured double wishbones all round. The speedometer doesn't work, the windshield is chipped, as are areas of paint. For example, the windshield on model number 906 004 was shortened and flattened. The chassis of the 904 was built of pressed steel sections. A rebuilt VIN has been assigned by the state of Georgia, and an identification plate is affixed to the driver-side door jamb. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for fiberglass headrest racing Spyder 550 Jaguar race kit car MG MGA at the best online prices at eBay! After having withdrawn from Formula One at the end of the 1962 season, Porsche focused again on sportscar racing. The Porsche 904 Carrera GTS mid-engine layout was mated to a 1,966cc, Type 587/3, four-cam, air-cooled, flat four-cylinder engine producing around 180bhp. However, from 1982 until now, its stayed with the same owner, who gave it a restoration in the 90s, lovingly caring for it since. Your CA Privacy Rights (Shine the Light) Porsche offered the car with either a four-cylinder, six-cylinder, or eight-cylinder engine. All rights reserved |, This 904 replica for sale on Bring a Trailer (BaT). Good to know I can get a 904 fiberglass body, although he says he makes only one 962 and one 904 per year. Designed by F.A. [4] In 1962, Ferdinand Alexander Porsche had become the manager of the Porsche design studios and he became also the designer of the 904. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a Type 901 five-speed manual transaxle that was reportedly sourced from a 1974 Porsche 914. [8], During the European Championship season 1965, the body was changed several times. Despite the very small engines, Porsche had scored 4th overall in 1955 with the 1.5-litre 550 and 3rd in 1958 with the 1.6-litre 718. You've successfully subscribed to Motorious. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Please enable JavaScript to engage in the discussion on this site. It was powered by the 1,966cc (120cuin) Type 587/3,[4] four-cam flat four-cylinder engine producing 180hp, "probably the most complex four-cylinder" ever. The next important race was the Le Mans 24H in June. . Contact the seller. The 904 would then go on to take a slew of class wins and high placements at races from the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Nrburgring 1,000kms, the Reims 12 Hours, and the Monte Carlo Rally to name but a few. Please contact us for a return number before sending your part back. Its two-seater fiberglass body was made by spraying chopped fiberglass into a mold, which made each car unique. While many German race cars had used unpainted aluminium bodies since the famous "Silver Arrows" of the 1930s, most 904s were painted silver, the German National racing colors. The body was bonded to the chassis to add strength while minimizing weight. From 1964 to 1965 122 examples were produced. Another fact worth to mention is that some of the cars around the globe have same chassis numbers. If possible, verify the text with references provided in the foreign-language article. Ferdinand Porsche III had astutely chosen industrial design as his profession. It is soimportantto create such products with all perspectives in mind. Ferinand Alexander Porsche III . Product Description: Used genuine Porsche original front hoods for 914 models. Although called the Rallye Automobile Monte-Carlo, it really was a rallye to Monte Carlo as the start was given from different locations around Europe (until 1972 the event was held on public roads and was more about durability than speed). Bidding will advance immediately to $. Try the factory parts diagrams! Outboard Porsche-ATE brakes were used all around. Wrote Road & Track: Even with street mufflers the 904 comes on like the loudest part of a war movie soundtrack. Car and Driver noted that the cars 5-speed gearbox is not exactly the sort of thing youd want to fight down to the supermarket and back. Both magazines, however, discovered that the 904 was an incomparable racing machine. The five-digit odometer shows 19k miles, about 2,500 of which have been added by the seller. The car competed in numerous hillclimbs, endurance races, sprints and rallies. The 904 started a trend which would motivate Porsche to manufacture sports prototype cars. Race-prepared four-cylinder 904s weighed in at approximately 1,443 pounds (655kg) and the low weight gave the 904 the ability to accelerate to 60mph (97km/h) from a standstill in less than six seconds (using the standard rear gear, which was typical at Sebring)[4] and to reach a top speed of 160mph (260km/h) (with the 3.362 ratio). In 1966 the car was sold to Hollywood superstar Robert Redford, who would keep it for almost a decade. Porsches Type 904, officially called the Carrera GTS because Porsche and Peugeot were in dispute over numeric designations with 0 in them, succeeded the RSK Type 718 as the last sports-racing iteration of the 356 series. 012 and 013. $6,995.00 + shipping . The 904 Carrera GTS was the last true road and racecar of its era. All pictures and references to the Porsche name, and the car names and shapes are for reference only, and do not imply any association with Porsche AG. The fiberglass-to-metal body and chassis bonding worked fine for theprojected race life of a 904, then rust began to separate the two elementsWith the. [9] Therefore, the car is also sometimes called the 906/8 Bergspyder,[8] Although the race car was most commonly known as the 904 Bergspyder and was technically based on the 904 coup. They were also easily able to reach a top speed of 160 mph. The last factory chassis for 4-cylinder car was 904-108. All returns are subject to a 15% restocking fee. Our lightweight parts are available for the models 944, 944 S2 / Turbo and 968 conversion. Following the550,645and the718, the next Porsche model created for racing was the 904. The interior is dirty, dusty and shows the nearly two decades of wear this car has endured. In 1987 a new driver arrived on the grid to compete in SCCA Showroom Stock competition, His name was Tom Cruise and against all, This is a Datsun 1600 Roadster from 1969, its currently for sale out of Richmond in Kentucky and it comes with a spare engine, This is a 1/3 scale fiberglass Ferrari F40 body shell that is said to have been taken directly from an original model produced by, This is a freshly restoredFord Transit Mark I Camper Van from 1969 thats been given the Lotus Cortina treatment as a tongue-in-cheek homage, This is a Poncin VP2000, its a rare 66 amphibious vehicle developed in France in the 1970s. Beck Bodies made in Upland CA are much stronger and MUCH lighter the later sprayed bodies in Brazil.- Clear Massachusetts Title. Every starting point had different rallye-route. Third car in the trio is the Porsche 904 of Ben Pon and Henk van Zalinge. Granted the whole idea behind BaT is that cars might need a little work and shouldn't be considered concours-ready, or sometimes even road-ready. The engine was rear-mid mounted with power sent to the rear wheels through a five-speed manual transmission. Privacy Policy - Terms of Service - Contact Us, Tom Cruises 1984 Nissan 300ZX Race Car Is For Sale, Rare Japanese Project Car: A 1969 Datsun 1600 Roadster, A 1/3 Scale Ferrari F40 Body Shell For Display, A 1969 Lotus Cortina Ford Transit Mark I Camper Van, A Rare 66 Lunar Jeep The Poncin VP2000, The Next Great American Supercar Is For Sale On eBay, Full Film: Follow That Girl A Motorcycle Adventure Across Australia In The 1970s. Exhilarating figures for 1964, but at a cost. The Kit. Although 904 was designed as a racing car with low 4.7/12 cm ride height, two 904s were entered into the rallye to Monte Carlo in January 1965. Porsche released the 904 in 1963 as a purpose-built race car with road-going versions built to satisfy the FIA's homologation requirements. Sale. Details include a rear lip spoiler, engine venting, Talbot-style mirrors on both front fenders, Plexiglas headlight covers, fog lamps, and a rear clamshell secured with leather straps. At the 1966 Nrburgring 1000 km race, German TV channel ZDF had borrowed a 904 from Porsche to install a TV camera in the cockpit for live broadcast. They were built and assembled by the Heinkel Aircraft Company. [5] The wheelbase was 90.5in (2,300mm),[3] track front and rear 51.7in (1,310mm),[3] height 42in (1,100mm), and ground clearance of 4.7in (120mm) on 15in (380mm) wheels. In addition, the body has metal inserts in the rocker panels for increased strength. Another was purchased by legendary American sportsman Briggs Cunningham and raced by him at Le Mans in 1964, winning the under 3-liter prototype class (as the cars had not yet been homologated) and finishing 9th overall with co-driver Lake Underwood. Its fiberglass-and . The seller notes that the car has passed Georgia state emissions testing in the past, and supporting documentation from 2011 is pictured in the gallery. [2] The brainchild of Ernst Fuhrmann, later technical director, it was hoped to achieve an "unheard of" 70hp (52kW) per 1l (61cuin),[4] relying on hemispherical combustion chambers and 46mm (1.8in)-throat 46IDA2 two-choke[6] Weber carburetors to generate 112hp (84kW) from the 1,500cc (92cuin) four-cam engine. Depending on the route you go down, the chassis can . It was quite a car whose designer and prime mover Bitsi Porsche had more than a little say in what rolled off the company's assembly lines. The 904 was also the first Porsche to employ a fiberglass (plastic) body. Wrote Car and Driver, when you lose it, you lose it faster than the reflexes can follow. Porsches famous Type 587 2.0 liter four-cam flat-four would provide the power, which was sent to the rear wheels by way of a rear-mounted 5-speed transaxle. The 904 was the first Porsche to use a ladder chassis [5] and fibreglass body, [5] appearing more like a specialist racing car than the modified sports cars typical at the time, [4] and was painted white. DAA Industry Opt Out This is driver Bill Bencker, who drove for Brundage Motor Cars which later became Brumos with a rare Porsche 904. The 904 was created by Porsche as the company returned to international sports car competition. The last cars with chassis number starting with 904- were delivered before the Tour de France road race in September 1964. Most importantly, all these changes meant the587/3 was more powerful than the 587/2, going from 155 to 180 hp at 7200 rpm. In the years since this 904 has been restored and the original engine has vanished, replaced by a more powerful 2.0 liter Porsche flat-six engine a common upgrade. [7] In addition, 904s won their class at the Monza 1000 Kilometer, Targa, Spa, Daytona Continental, Le Mans, and Zandvoort, among others, repeating their E-Sports title win and adding an SCCA E-Production championship. The 8-cylinder 904-009 scored 3rd driven by Edgar Barth/Colin Davis. (Used) 904 Set of Rear Turn Signal & Taillights Lens - 1064-65. The 904 Carrera GTS has been called Butzi Porsches signature car, this in deference to the model for which he is best remembered, the 911. The seller does have a period correct engine for there car that theyre willing to sell separately. Success! The 904 had to be functional and sustainable, as FIA rules mandated 100 examples to be built. The design of the Carrera GTS allowed Porsche to utilize a variety of engines for competition: the four-cam four-cylinder delivering 155 horsepower for non-racing road cars and 180 horsepower at 7,200 rpm for competition (the difference being the addition of a road going exhaust system); the new horizontally opposed six-cylinder designed for the 911; and an eight-cylinder racing engine. #9003270. When you bid we pre-authorize your credit card for the service fee (this helps prevent fraud). Details include a rear lip spoiler, engine venting, Talbot-style mirrors on both front fenders, Plexiglas headlight covers, fog lamps, and a rear clamshell secured with leather straps. Redford purchased it from Berg in 1966 and kept the vehicle for nearly 10 years before he sold it. Free shipping for many products! Due to the weight issues of the first generation plastic body, the 904's successor, the 1966 906 or "Carrera 6", was developed with a tubular space frame covered with an unstressed, lighter fiberglass body. Originally purchased by Steve Earle, a racer and car collector, he soon sold it to Steve Berg, who proceeded to race it for a few years. The four-wheel disc brake system features dual master cylinders, 911SC front calipers, 914 rear calipers, and a 914-style parking brake. Although such a request could be carried out by Porsche, these conversions were mainly done by independent garages and so the new engines were not only the 2-litre units, but later even up to 2.8-litre units that were originally made for the racing 911s. His work produced a body which had a drag coefficient of .33 Cd. During the 904s second and final production year, some examples received a version of the 911s 2.0-liter flat-six. Zero to 60 mph could be accomplished in as little as 5.5 seconds, and the 904 could be geared for 160 mph, with four-wheel ATE disc brakes quickly bringing the car to a stop. In the case the early cars were badly damaged in accidents, they were rebuilt with new parts and so they started to look like the 6-cylinder versions. Not all arrived, but there were eight 904s among the first twelve places. KitMan Motors manufactures and sells premium German car replica do-it-yourself kits for both the independent and professional kit car builder. The Porsche 904 is a sports car manufactured by Porsche between the years 1964-1965. All the body panels are made here in fibreglass (as were all original factory 956/962's) with some parts optionally being made in carbon fibre. You're the high bidder. The original engine is believed to still be in existence, although nobody seems to know where its located at this point. For the European Hill Climb Championship in 1965, Porsche developed a successor to the 1964 Porsche 718 RS 61 Spyder. This 904 replica for sale on Bring a Trailer (BaT) has received some spirited bidding already in excess of $30,000. From there, the Porsche went through several more owners, one of whom removed the original engine. Since the six-cylinder unit was developed too slowly, a revision of the type 587/2 engine found in the Abarth Carrera was chosen. Because of the risen value of 904s even the totally crashed and burned-down cars have been restored. This one is powered by a Porsche 911 2.0L engine from a '69 model, and it's listed here on craigslist for $34,000. The race victories for the 904 came thick and fast, taking a class win at Sebring in 1964 followed by an outright victory in the Targa Florio. Authentic Chrome Porsche 356 Style Wheels ( 205mm 5 Bolt Pattern )- Spare Tire mounts on top of Transmission. Homepage. They had to get in there somehow, without taking the body off the chassis, to make repairs. While the design is derived from a couple of predecessor companies, he has incorporated some new features into the chassis. A total of 100 units have been produced in the . Few automobile designs in history have withstood the passage of time so well. Your bid of $ is $ more that the current high bid of $. Speedway Standard 1923 Model T Roadster T-Bucket Fiberglass Body. PORSCHE 1970-1972 914 FRONT LEFT . Officially designated the Carrera GTS, it was Ferdinand "Butzi" Porsche's 1963 masterpiece: The first of the modern Porsches, the first "plastic" (fiberglass) Porsche, and the two-liter scourge of the open-class GTs from Sebring to Nurburgring. Additional underbody photos are included in the gallery below. This was Porsches most famous engine at the time, featuring all-alloy construction, two spark plugs per cylinder and over-head cam shafts. Page 1 of 1 (9 items) 914 Abs Rocker Panel Set $199.00 . It was the familiar mid-engine layout which gave these early Porsches a distinct advantage. I judge this to be market correct, and a good measure of current values . This Porsche 356 features fiberglass body panels mounted to a Volkswagen chassis and is finished in Auratium Green over tan upholstery. [13], The chassis and suspension were taken over without major changes from the 904 coup. We want to protect your passion! The "904" in question is, of course, a Porsche 904. alloycars, inc. 756 nw 27th ave. fort lauderdale, fl 33311 (954) 524-5000 (954) 779-1000 www.alloycars.com hand formed porsche 550 aluminum bodies on steel frames $69,950 bailey cars north america 58 underhill street tuckahoe, new york 10707 (914) 299-2965 www.baileycarsnorthamerica.com us distributor of south african bailey cars, manufacturer Designed and built by Porsche between the years 1964-1965 enough to be built a habit... 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