It’s no wonder that they talk about so much money, since the vehicle is nothing else than a 1966 Porsche 906 (also known as the Carrera 6), that took part in the Targa Florio and won at the Le Man24-hour endurance race of the period, as reported by carscoop.blogspot.com.
Built around an ultra-light, tubular space-frame, the 906 was clothed in a very streamlined body with an overall height of only 38.6 inches. Similar to the production 911 unit in basic design, the flat-six engine was significantly lighter, making extensive use of magnesium and aluminium alloys.
With dual ignition, 10.3:1 compression ratio, two triple-choke, Weber 46IDA carburators, and special manifolds and exhaust system, this engine produced 220 bhp at 8000rpm and 145 lb/ft at 6000 rpm.
It was in the 1966 Targa Florio in the Prototype 2000 class that chassis 906-111 made its racing debut driven by Hans Hermann and Dieter Glemser. Even better things were to come at Le Mans later the same year where the car, now entered in the Sports 2000 class, and this time crewed by Gunther Klass and Rolf Stommelen, came home seventh overall, behind other three 906s in the Prototype 2000 class and the trio of Ford GT40s that filed the top three positions.
Fitted with a 2.2 litre engine to correct specification, it is finished in red and comes with a photographic record of the restoration. Offered in good condition, this rare, ex-works and Le Mans class-winning Porsche is supplied with a substantial photographic inventory of spare parts including engine, original, complete gearbox, original wishbones for all four corners and various other components including a seat and original body panels.
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