Chassis no. 906-113
German registration document
Competition vehicle sold without technical inspection
Estimate € 1,200,000 - € 1,600,000
"Hidden from view since 1971, formerly Sebring in 1966, 1969, 1970 and 1971"
After abandoning its Formula 1 program in 1962, it was imperative for the German manufacturer to recover. Dr. Hans Tomala, Porsche's technical director, decided to return to Grand Touring and asked the brilliant designer F.A. "Butzi" Porsche, father of the 911, to handle the design. The result was breathtaking; the 904 became one of the most beautiful racing cars ever conceived and Butzi's finest achievement. Porsche's first true racing prototype ended its career with some sporting successes, including an overall victory at the 1964 Targa Florio and a class win at the 1964 24 Hours of Le Mans. The bar was therefore set very high for its successor, which was designed to meet the new requirements of the FIA's Group 4 regulations for the 1966 World Sportscar Championship season. The result was presented to the press at the Zuffenhausen factory in January 1966, before taking part in the 24 Hours of Daytona in February 1966… For its first race, the new car, named 906, won its class and finished 6th overall!
The 906 was a true revolution compared to the 904, symptomatic of the new standards set by Ferdinand Piëch. Let's start with rigidity: previously derived from the molded and bonded fiberglass body structure of the 904, in the 906 it was ensured by a multi-tubular steel spaceframe chassis, covered with fiberglass body panels not subject to stress. As a result, in addition to increased rigidity, the 906 shed 113 kg compared to its predecessor, for a surreal weight of 580 kg! The combination of the 901/20 engine, developing 220 hp, and the wind tunnel-tested design for perfect aerodynamics allowed the 906 to reach 280 km/h on the Le Mans circuit, a remarkable feat for a 2-liter class car! After the success at the 24 Hours of Daytona, the 906 participated in the 1966 12 Hours of Sebring (class victory there too), then in the 1000 km of Monza (4th and 5th behind the Ferrari 330 P3 and two Ford GT40s), in the Targa Florio (overall victory), in the 1000 km of Spa (class victory), in the ADAC 1000 km at the Nürburgring (class victory)... Then came the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans, and the 906s achieved 4th, 5th and 7th place behind the GT40s. After that, Ferdinand Piech directed his team towards the production of the 907, then the 908, and the 910, before arriving at the 917. The 906 Carrera 6 was ultimately produced in some 65 examples, instead of the 50 initially planned… success demands it!
Our example, #906-113, was delivered just in time for the 12 Hours of Sebring to renowned driver Ed Hugus, who had achieved a class victory at the 1957 24 Hours of Le Mans in his Porsche 550, and other feats at the wheel of Ferrari 275 P, 250 TR, 250 GT SWB, 250 GTO, and Porsche 718 RSK, to name just a few. #906-113, despite being brand new from the factory, finished 4th in its class and 8th overall. Following this, Ed Hugus entered it in SCCA races, first at Cumberland (class victory), then at Lexington, before racing at Riverside in November 1966 (7th overall). At the end of 1966, Ed Hugus sold chassis #906-113 to Clive L. Philipps, who drove it in numerous races, including a class victory at the 1968 Road America 500. Following this race, Mike Rahal acquired the car. He drove it in the 1969 12 Hours of Sebring and the 1969 6 Hours of Watkins Glen (finishing 2nd in class at Watkins Glen), the 1970 1970 3rd in class at Sebring, and the 1971 1971 race. For 1971, Mike Rahal decided to modify the body of #906-113 to try and improve performance. The nose was lengthened, and the rear was shortened and widened, giving it a look similar to a Porsche 917K.
In 1974, chassis number 906-113 was sold to Charles Allshouse, who a year later sold it to the legendary collector Rudi Klein, head of the Porsche Foreign Auto garage and later known for his incredible collection of rare classics, The Junkyard , recently auctioned. In 1987, #906-113 was bought back by Wolfgang Klotz, who brought it back to Germany with the intention of restoring it to its original configuration. He ultimately did not have time to complete this work, and it was the current owner, a discerning collector and gentleman driver well-known to the Peter Auto racing community, who undertook this task. Before fully beginning the restoration, the current owner took the time to take a significant number of photographs, which, upon completion of the restoration, allowed model expert Andy Prill to authenticate the car pictured on these pages as #906-113. Today, our 906 still has its original chassis and gearbox. Its engine, lost during its racing days, has been replaced with a more powerful 2.7-liter unit, and comes with a spare engine on a stand, in perfect condition and ready to run! Since the restoration was completed, #906-113 has covered just under 1,000 km, as our collector preferred to display it in his collection. The accompanying documentation details all the work carried out to achieve this result and confirms the car's absolute authenticity, validated by two model experts, Andy Prill and Jürgen Barth, when compared to another example using the same chassis number in Asia. This car, hidden from view since 1971, was the missing link in the records…
We often talk about the " sense of occasion " that certain cars can offer… the cramped quarters of a Lotus Elan 26R, the roar of a Ferrari 250's 12-cylinder engine, the raw power of a Bugatti Grand Prix 8-cylinder… the car featured on these pages transcends these boundaries. Its lines are breathtaking, its sound captivating, the atmosphere it creates behind the wheel unmistakable, and its competitiveness on current historic racing calendars (as well as its absolute eligibility: Le Mans Classic, Tour Auto, Goodwood, and all Peter Auto or MRL events) transforms the privilege of owning a 906 into a true calling to race that will never tire any gentleman driver , who will fall in love with their new toy every time. #906-113 adds to this absolute authenticity, so elusive in cars of this category. Fellow gentlemen drivers and collectors, here's your chance to own one of only 65 Porsche 906s, offered today with an attractive estimate based on recent market results. Place your bids!
Aguttes
Auction & Motion
10 OCTOBRE 2026 À 15H • AUTOWORLD, BRUXELLES
