-There are a lot of great homologated racing cars out there, but this 1964 Porsche 904 Carrera GTS may just be the coolest of them all.
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In the early ’60s, Porsche began work on a new car aimed at competing in FIA GT racing. In 1963, the 904 made its debut and raced the following year; about 106 roadgoing models also were built in ’64 and ’65. Most examples were powered by a 2.0-liter flat-four engine making somewhere around 170 horsepower. They also featured Porsche’s first composite body on a roadgoing car, which allowed a very low curb weight of approximately 1500 pounds. The 904 could achieve an impressive-for-the-time top speed of nearly 160 mph, and we clocked one at a blazing (for the time) 5.3 seconds from zero to 60 mph.
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The 904 shown here is production-model 006 and has a unique history as a Porsche works car. According to the seller, it competed in the Targa Florio, the Monte Carlo Rally, the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Tour de France Automobile, and the Nürburgring 1000, and it has since received a full restoration. Due to the car’s rarity, unique history, and seemingly immaculate condition, we’re not surprised that Gooding & Company expects bidding to reach into the $2 million range next month at its Pebble Beach auction.
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