--Silver Blue with Blue front hood, Blue seats, 2.0 liter 911
6-cylinder engine with two Weber 40IDA triple-choke downdraft
carburetors, 5-speed manual transmission, Sympathetically restored
by DK Engineering - UK, Superb history and collector ownership
history. The second to last 904 GTS produced, it was first used as
a promotional vehicle by Porsche of Hekla, Iceland for cold-weather
testing and promotional purposes. It was later sold to its first
private owner, Dr. Carl Armstrong of Toledo, Ohio. Dr. Armstrong
raced the 904 GTS in a variety of Midwest SCCA events. Later early
ownerships included several well-known early USA owners. This 904
GTS was then sold to a German collector and crossed the pond to the
European continent. Soon thereafter it was sold to its next
ownership in the United Kingdom prior to returning to the USA in
2016. All history is extremely well documented.The third of only
four original Series 2 specification 904 Carrera GTSs built. The
factory paid special attention to these late series 2 production
904s, seeing to every minute detail, ensuring that everything was
correct. Late Series reinforced chassis, center-filling gas tank,
short doors with rare pull-up plastic side windows, upgraded
brakes, and a reshaped tail section with a slight K-tail.108 904
GTSs were built in total. This 904 was extensively researched by
Porsche factory expert Jurgen Barth and referenced by Jerry Pantis,
in his book, The Porsche 904, 906 & 910 in the Americas. It
has a well documented ownership history and known US SCCA racing
history.A wonderfully original 904 with original body and frame
with no serious accidents. A 2-Liter 911 race engine in the car. It
still retains its original Hella taillights and license plate
lights -The headlights, and driving/fog lights are original -
Original 904 alloy steel riveted 5.0x15 inch wheels with original
1964 date stamps - Optional gas heater located in the left front
(this was added for the purpose of cold weather testing) - Original
front suspension and third series of updates. It has lower A-arms
that are curved and were unique to the final production run. Rear
suspension is original - Original brake system, all calipers, ATE
brake reservoirs as well as one of only a few 904's retaining a
working emergency brake. It's interior is original interior -
Exterior steering components, manual adjustable steering column is
intact - Original pedals - Correct and original seat tub, dash, and
interior fittings - Rare pull up windows still intact - Original
door handles and latches - Original center-fill tank - Original
Behr type front oiler cooler - Original wiper motor &
cover, most of the switches, turn signal and flashers, and all are
in perfect working order.In summary, this is a rare opportunity to
purchase One of only four second series examples with the factory
updates, Original body, Original frame, Original small parts,
Documented ownership, Documented race history, Period photographs,
Featured in both Jurgen Barth's as well as Jerry Pantis' 904 books,
911 2.0-Liter race engine and Sympathetic restoration by DK
Engineering in the UK, Undoubtedly one of the most original
survivor 904 GTSs, its is ready for immediate use and enjoyment on
the Race circuit, Concours circuit and equally at home being used
on the street as well as many exclusive rally and tour events
throughout the world.
Vehicle Details
1961 Porsche 904
Listing ID:CC-2003488
Price:Contact Seller
Location:Huntington Station, New York
Year:1961
Make:Porsche
Model:904
Exterior Color:Silver
Interior Color:Blue
Odometer:0
Stock Number:4671
VIN:904-107
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