Vehicle Description
Chassis No. 9140430259
Engine No. 6230036
Amidst its tremendously successful 908 and 917 sports prototype
programs, Porsche found time not only to continue development of
the GT class 911 but also develop a factory competition variants of
the mid-engined 914 . The resulting car, the 914-6 GT, proved to
the sporting world that, in the right hands, the lightweight and
balanced 914 was more than capable of competing with
higher-horsepower sports cars. This was never better illustrated
than during the 1970 24 Hours of Le Mans, which saw the 914-6 GT
finish first in the 2.0-liter GT class and sixth overall -
cementing its credentials as a world-class road racer.
This particular 914-6 boasts an important period SCCA racing
history. A very early example of the model, chassis 0259 is
understood to have been purchased new by William "Bill" Stroh of
Northbrook, Illinois and converted to SCCA C-Production class
specifications shortly thereafter, featuring a distinctive Richie
Ginther-style low windscreen and a roll hoop. Stroh campaigned the
car in SCCA's Midwest Division during the 1970 and 1971 seasons
with official support from the VW North Central Division of
Porsche+Audi, claiming victory on several occasions and a top-ten
finish in the 1970 American Road Race of Champions at Road Atlanta.
After Stroh's retirement from SCCA racing, the 914-6 would
ultimately pass into the ownership of another Illinois-based
caretaker. Approximately 15 years ago, the 914-6 was treated to a
bare-metal restoration performed by one of the original team
mechanics during the 1970 and 1971 seasons to return the car to its
as-raced SCCA specification and livery.
Since restoration, this historic 914-6 race car has been used
sparingly having been displayed at Luftgekuhlt and chosen to
compete on track and for the concours at the Porsche Rennsport
Reunion. Offered with period photographs and race results, this
well-restored 1970 Porsche 914-6 is a window in time back to a
golden era in SCCA sports car racing, and today represents an
enticing opportunity to participate in any number of historic
Porsche motorsport events behind the wheel of pedigreed SCCA
C-Production race car.
Offered on Bill of Sale
