Porsche 904 – a road racing car with cult factor
The 904, with its full name “Porsche 904 Carrera GTS”, was in many ways a special model for Porsche. Due to the unique design of Ferdinand Porsche, the sports car is affectionately called “Butzis Meisterstück” (Butzi’s masterpiece) and is still considered by many to be one of the most beautiful road racing cars ever. In a record-breaking development time of six months, the Porsche 904 was realized in 1963. But this was not the only thing that made this car a showpiece of innovation.
- All about the history of the Carrera GTS
- Masterpiece of Porsche design: steel box frame in combination with a plastic body
- Racing car and road vehicle: coveted rarity among Porsche fans
- Large number of racing successes in the years 1964 to 1967
- Illustrated book in a noble slipcase: opulent gift box for Porsche lovers
Edition: 1st edition 2019
Publisher: Delius Klasing
Equipment: Bound with dust jacket in slipcase
Language: German/English (bilingual)
ISBN: 978-3-667-11676-5
Pages: 224
Size: 29.6 x 31.1 cm
Photos and illustrations: 155
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Hotly sought-after racing classic
For homologation as a racing car, around 100 units of the Porsche 904 were registered as road vehicles and sold to private customers. The demand was so great that the car soon became a highly exclusive rarity. The unmistakable look that characterizes Porsche Design, and the combination of technical innovations and low production costs did their part in giving the Porsche 904 a cult status that continues to this day.
With texts by Jürgen Lewandowski and photos by Stefan Bogner, two proven Porsche connoisseurs are now setting the Carrera GTS the monument that will allow it to emerge from the shadow of its more famous brothers. Immerse yourself in a fascinating chapter of Porsche history!
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