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Introduced in late 1963, the first six 904s were 'works' cars with the following 100 being identical customer cars. The 904s were built rapidly, four or five a day, to meet FIA's requirements of at least 100 to qualify as production GT cars. Porsche contracted with Heinkel, of aircraft fame. To build and wire the 904s which were Porsche's first complete all-fiberglass car. They were designed by 'Butzi' Porsche, head stylist for his grandfather's firm. 904s were robust cars capable of running 4-, 6-, or 8-cylinder engines. The 4-cylinder cars powered by the legendary Dr. Ernst Fuhrmann 4-cam engine, 904 speed, handling, and durability proved overwhelmingly successful at out-lasting their competition to become 4-cylinder 'giant killers' ordered by Porsche racing teams around the world.
In US racing, 904s took National Championships in both 1964 and 1965. In the 904's first European outing, they took a 1-2 victory in Sicily's grueling Targa Florio, a stunning achievement and overall victory for a new GT car. At Nurbrugring the 904 took 3rd overall. At Le Mans: 7th overall, and Index of Performance regarded second overall to overall victory. Through 1965, 904s were Porsche's mainline contender that finished 4-5 overall at Le Mans 1965, winning class again with one entry winning Index of Performance and the other winning Index of Thermal Efficiency as the best overall performance by weight on the least amount of fuel.
This 904, fitted with a later Type 906 6-cylinder engine, came to the United States during 1966 and was campaigned for years by Vasek Polak, noted Porsche dealer in California.
Orders far exceeded the number of production versions made, which was 106. The list price was US $7,245. The 904 marked the beginning of a series of sports cars that culminated in the dominant 917.
The 904's mid-engine layout was inherited from the 718. It was the first Porsche to utilize a ladder chassis and fiberglass body. The drag coefficient was .034 which was quite remarkable for the time.
The original 904 Coupe displaced a 1966cc motor producing 198 horsepower with a weight to power ratio of 5.4. Top speed was 160 miles per hour and 0-60 was achieved in six seconds.
In US racing, 904s took National Championships in both 1964 and 1965. In the 904's first European outing, they took a 1-2 victory in Sicily's grueling Targa Florio, a stunning achievement and overall victory for a new GT car. At Nurbrugring the 904 took 3rd overall. At Le Mans: 7th overall, and Index of Performance regarded second overall to overall victory. Through 1965, 904s were Porsche's mainline contender that finished 4-5 overall at Le Mans 1965, winning class again with one entry winning Index of Performance and the other winning Index of Thermal Efficiency as the best overall performance by weight on the least amount of fuel.
This 904, fitted with a later Type 906 6-cylinder engine, came to the United States during 1966 and was campaigned for years by Vasek Polak, noted Porsche dealer in California.
Orders far exceeded the number of production versions made, which was 106. The list price was US $7,245. The 904 marked the beginning of a series of sports cars that culminated in the dominant 917.
The 904's mid-engine layout was inherited from the 718. It was the first Porsche to utilize a ladder chassis and fiberglass body. The drag coefficient was .034 which was quite remarkable for the time.
The original 904 Coupe displaced a 1966cc motor producing 198 horsepower with a weight to power ratio of 5.4. Top speed was 160 miles per hour and 0-60 was achieved in six seconds.
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1964 Porsche 904 Carrera GTS Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Porsche 904 Carrera GTS
(Data based on Model Year 1964 sales)
1964 Porsche 904 GTS Coupé Sold for USD$537,775 2022 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival | |
1965 PORSCHE 904/6 Chassis#: 906-011 Sold for USD$2,205,000 2022 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island Auction | |
1964 PORSCHE 904 GTS Chassis#: 904 012 Sold for USD$1,518,527 2022 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris | |
1964 Porsche 904 GTS Chassis#: 904-062 Sold for USD$788,345 2020 RM : The European Sale featuring the Petitjean Collection | |
1964 Porsche 904 GTS Chassis#: 904-061 Sold for USD$2,104,809 2020 RM Sothebys : Paris | |
1964 Porsche 904 GTS Chassis#: 904-104 Sold for USD$2,295,160 2018 Artcurial : Retromobile | |
1964 Porsche 904 Carrera GTS Chassis#: 904-042 Sold for USD$1,540,000 2017 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
1964 PORSCHE 904 GTS Chassis#: 904-098 Sold for USD$2,310,000 2017 Bonhams : Scottsdale, AZ | |
1964 Porsche 904 Carrera GTS Chassis#: 904-026 Sold for USD$1,635,060 2015 RM Auctions - Paris | |
1965 Porsche 904 Carrera GTS Chassis#: 904-107 Sold for USD$1,650,000 2015 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona | |
1964 Porsche 904 Carrera GTS Chassis#: 904-045 Sold for USD$1,741,117 2014 RM Auctions - Paris | |
1964 PORSCHE 904 GTS ENDURANCE RACING COUPE Chassis#: 904 079 Sold for USD$1,913,531 2013 Bonhams : The December Sale | |
1965 Porsche 904/6 Carrera GTS Chassis#: 906-012 Sold for USD$1,936,693 2013 RM Auction - London | |
1964 Porsche 904 Carrera GTS Chassis#: 904-057 Sold for USD$1,595,000 2013 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach | |
1964 Porsche 904 Carrera GTS Chassis#: 904-026 Sold for USD$1,210,000 2011 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach Auctions | |
1964 Porsche 904 Carrera GTS Chassis#: 904-017 Sold for USD$1,045,000 2011 The Scottsdale Auction - Gooding & Company | |
1964 Porsche 904 Carrera GTS Sold for USD$253,000 2003 Vintage Motor Cars in Arizona |
Porsche 904 Carrera GTSs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1964 Porsche 904 Carrera GTS's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1964 Porsche 904 Carrera GTS | 904 044 | 2023 Broad Arrow Auctions : Porsche 75th Anniversary | $2,400,000 | $2,800,000 | |
1964 Porsche 904 GTS | 904-036 | 2023 RM Sothebys : Paris | $2,000,000 | $2,250,000 | |
1964 Porsche 904 GTS | 904 012 | 2019 Bonhams : Scottsdale Arizona | $1,400,000 | $1,600,000 | |
1964 Porsche 904 Carrera GTS | 904-006 | 2015 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours | $2,250,000 | $2,750,000 | |
1963 Porsche 904/6 Carrera GTS Factory Works Protoype | 906-002 | 2012 RM Auctions Monterey | $1,575,000 | $1,800,000 | $2,200,000 |
1964 Porsche 904 Carrera GTS | 2002 Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction | $360,000 |
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