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Three 1st place finishes
One of 31 cars ever built by Porsche
Raced in 24 Hours of Le Mans, Dijon, Mugello, Silverstone, and
Targa Florio
Recent complete restoration
3.0-liter 485+ horsepower air-cooled engine, 4-speed manual
transmission
Coming up with the next winning race car has always been a major
driving force behind manufacturers, hoping that the competition's
jaws would drop when showing up for the new season. Porsche is no
different in this mentality and easily the most forward-thinking,
and they had the track record to back that up at almost every turn.
In 1974 the Porsche 930 Turbo was revealed to the public, sending
shockwaves throughout the automotive sphere which also caused
ripples into the racing world. What would Porsche be dominating
with next? The release of the 930 was not just a coincidence, but
intended to bring a turbocharged 911 to the racing circuit. Enter
the Porsche Type 934.
Porsche was required to produce 400 production vehicles in order to
enter the new Type 934 car into racing, which they met handily with
the new 930. The Type 934 utilized a 3.0-liter 485+ horsepower
air-cooled engine with a single turbo, 4-speed manual transmission,
locking differential, and aggressive-yet-restrained bodywork along
with coil-over spring and shock suspension for better handling. The
minimum weight limit for Group 4 was close to the 930 Turbo's
standard weight so Porsche left things like the headliner,
armrests, carpet, storage compartment, door cards, and power
windows intact! Due to its lack of downforce compared to other
cars, the 934 was a bit of a challenge to drive, especially with
the massive amount of turbo lag. Drivers even stated that they were
pushing the throttle halfway through the corner and waiting for the
windup, praying that they would be pointed straight when the boost
kicked in. However, those who mastered the car (which many did)
proved to be formidable on the track. Only 31 Type 934s were built
by Porsche with most racing in Europe in the Group 4 racing classes
and found a significant amount of success. They were the car to
beat in the GT class, and saw success in America in the SCCA
Trans-Am racing series in 1976 under the driving prowess of George
Follmer who won the 1976 championship. Later in the IMSA racing
series in 1977, the Porsche 934/5 (an upgraded version of the 934)
saw success by winning 4 races outright during the season.
Porsche 934, chassis 9306700157, was reportedly delivered to
Italian driver Giuseppe Bianco who ran the car under a Jolly Club
entry often with the financial backing of exotic car dealership,
Achili Motors of Milan. During Bianco's ownership the Porsche was
mostly maintained by Tam Auto Tuning, with the owner of the
company, Giuseppe Tambone, racing occasionally with Bianco.
Between 1976 and 1977 this 934 took a number of wins, finishing
with three 1st place finishes, during the Group 4 Monza race in
1976, Euro GT Misano in 1976, and Magione race in 1977. In 1979 and
1980 the 934 reportedly raced at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, 6 Hour
Mugello, 6 Hour Dijon, and the 6-hour Vallelunga. After its racing
career completed in Europe, the car was reportedly purchased
sometime in the early 1980s by racing legends, Don and Bill
Whittington. Bill Whittington and his brother Don Whittington,
famous for their racing antics and their 1979 24 Hours of Le Mans
outright victory in a Porsche 935 K3, owned the Road Atlanta race
track as a part of one of their investments. The brothers purchased
the 934 and shipped the car to Road Atlanta. They sometimes used
the 934 as a street car while in Fort Lauderdale, and used it as a
test car at Road Atlanta. During a birthday party for Paul Newman
they took out the 934 for laps at Road Atlanta, with guests
consisting of the likes of Preston Henn, Dale Whittington senior,
Milt Miner, Marty Hines, and of course Don and Bill
Whittington.
The 934 would remain mostly dormant until 2018 when it was
purchased by its new owner. He wanted to have the best possible
Porsche 934 and decided to restore it. He sent the 934 to capable
hands who took their time to ensure that everything about the car
was gone over with a fine-tooth comb and that details weren't
missed. During their initial tear down, their report states that
the car was original and had appeared to never have been in a
crash. While it had been repainted a few times due to livery
changes, underneath was the factory white paintwork. Interestingly,
backing up the notion that it was owned by an Italian racer, the
front oil cooler was an Italian replacement piece, most likely
replaced in period during racing. It was then decided that the car
would receive a full concours-level restoration, where every piece
would be returned to their former glory just like they were in 1976
after being built by Porsche.
Taking close to 18 months, the 934's components were stripped from
the car and cataloged. Their in-house paint shop stripped the car
down to metal, confirming the factory welds and untouched sheet
metal. The 934 was completely repainted in factory white, while the
rest of the components were being restored to as new and its
systems rebuilt. The 3.0-liter turbocharged engine was completely
rebuilt, as was the 4-speed manual transmission. The seat,
headliner, dashboard, rear parcel shelf and door cards were
reupholstered back to factory specifications. Suspension was
rebuilt and bushings replaced. All components that were plated were
stripped and replated in their correct finishes. Once completed,
the 934 was a true representation of how it looked once it left the
factory in 1976.
A Porsche 934 is accepted as one of the last Porsche race cars to
bear close resemblance to its street brethren, with its exterior
easily recognizable with factory components and its interior also
still retaining some street-car comforts. Finding a 934 that was
never crashed is one thing, but finding another with real racing
pedigree is another such as this car. Fully restored, mechanically
inspected, and cosmetically perfect, this 1976 Porsche 934 is ready
for the racetrack or being the crown jewel of your collection. The
choice is yours.
Racing History
1976
March 21st - 6 Hour Mugello - DNF
April 4th - 6 Hour Vallelunga - 5th
May 2nd - Monza - 1st
May 14th - Targa Florio - 4th
August 1st - Euro GT Misano - 1st
September 5th - 6 Hour Monza - 4th
1977
March 20th - 6 Hour Mugello - 4th
June 16th - Giro d-Italia - 2nd
September 27th - Magione - 1st
1979
June 10th - 24 Hours of Le Mans - DNF
September 9th - 6 Hour Vallelunga - 9th
1980
April 13th - 6 Hour Mugello - 9th
May 11th - 6 Hour Silverstone - 10th
June 15th - 24 Hour Le Mans - DNF
