August 15 & 16, 2015
1964 Porsche 904 Carrera GTSPorsche Works Team Car at Le Mans, Targa Florio, and Monte Carlo RallyEstimate: $2,250,000 - $2,750,000 Chassis: 904-006
Introduced for the 1964 season, the state-of-the-art 904 Carrera GTS represented an exciting new era for Porsche racing cars.The first “plastic” Porsche, the 904 featured an aerodynamic body constructed in lightweight fiberglass and was powered by the final evolution of the famed Fuhrman four-cam engine.
This car, chassis 904-006, was one of the very first examples completed and it served as a Porsche works car from April 1964 until January 1965, during which time it achieved remarkable results, including second place finishes at the Targa Florio and the Monte Carlo Rally.
The works 904 was also entered in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Nürburgring 1000 Kilometers and the Tour de France. Restored by a knowledgeable Southern California collector and a veteran of the finest historic motorsport events, this 904 is an important part of Porsche’s racing legacy and perfect example of this model’s versatile nature.
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