For Sale: 1961 Porsche 904 in Huntington Station, New York

Vehicle Description

--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
Listed By:
Autosport Designs Inc
203 West Hills Road
Huntington Station, NY 11746

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