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1965 Porsche 911: Herbert Linge, Porsche factory director and test driver teamed up with Petere Falk to give Porsche its first major rally win on the 1965 Rallye Automobile de Monte Carlo, or the Monte. They finished 5th overall and 1st in class. Porsche would conquer the Monte, with 911 wins in 1968, 1969, 1970 & 1978. Model by VITESSE 1/43 |
1966 Porsche 906/6 Carrera 6: Porsche entered their 2.0L 906/6 at Le Mans in 1966 into the midst of the Ford and Ferrari war. They came out ahead of Ferrari by claiming the four spots behind the Ford GT40's in the first three places. Three of the 906's were Langheck versions entered in the prototype class and finished 4th-6th. This car, driven by Günther Klass and Rolf Stommelen finished 7th overall and first in class. Model by HIGH SPEED 1/43 |
1966 Porsche 906: Targa Florio winners in 1966 Willy Mairesse and Herbert Müller drove this semi-works entry by Scuderia Filipinetti. The Porsche 906 or Carrera 6 was the last street-legal racing car from Porsche. 65 were produced in 1966. This allowed the model to be homologated for racing in the FIA's new Group 4. The engine regularly fitted was the 2.0L 6-cylinder lightweight racing engine with 220 hp and capable of 170 mph. At the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans, the 906's placed 4-5-6-7 behind three Ford GT40 Mk II's. Model by EBBRO 1/43 |
1966 Porsche 906: Hans Herrmann and Herbert Linge drove the Porsche factory entry (Ch.#017) at Daytona in 1966. They finished 6th overall and 1st in the 2.0 Class in the 24 Hour race. Ford GT40 Mk II's dominated this race, with five GT40's occupying the top five positions, a lone Ferrari 365 P2 in 4th. Porsche reliability allowed the out-horse powered 906 to finish in the top ten at the first 24 hour race at Daytona. By 1968, Porsche would begin its endurance racing domination. Model by KDW (modified) 1/43 |
To view other parts of our Porsche Racing collection take these links to the Porsche Sports Racing & Prototype Cars of the 1950's & 60's, 1970's, 1980's, 1990 to Current
THE TRIPLE CROWN OF ENDURANCE RACES:
THE 24 HOURS of LE MANS 1923-2019
THE 12 Hours of SEBRING WINNERS
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GREAT AUTOMOTIVE MAKES:
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ASTON MARTIN
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