1/18 Porsche 904 Carrera GTS #45 1,000 km Nürburgring 1964 Koch/Pon CMC M-236
Description
History (original vehicle)
This fascinating Porsche 904, chassis number 904-055 and sporting a rare and striking orange livery, is closely associated with a Dutch team that competed in European endurance races in 1964/65 under the Racing Team Holland banner. In May 1964, chassis 055 was delivered to its owner, Bernardus (Ben) Pon, who competed in the 1962 Dutch Grand Prix. Afterward, however, he focused on sports cars.
904-055 made its first race appearance in May 1964, launching Ben Pons's racing career with a class win and an astonishing third place overall at the 1,000km Nürburgring, alongside Gerhard Koch as co-driver. While the race is remembered for the debut of the Ford GT40 there, it's still remarkable that 904-055 managed to place so highly in this top-class field of 81 cars.
Porsche fans say the Porsche 904 GTS was a milestone in the history of Porsche racing cars. At that time, Porsche tried everything to beat all its rivals.
With the recent podium success in Germany under his belt, Pon drove his 904 fleet to the 1964 24 Hours of Le Mans. There, he was again successful, finishing eighth overall and second in class on June 22, this time with Henk van Zalinge at the wheel. A few weeks later, Pon, along with co-driver Rob Slotemaker, beat faster cars at the 12 Hours of Reims, finishing seventh overall and third in class on July 5.
On the way to Zolder, the driver of the race transporter lost control of the trailer and damaged his cargo, the two 904s with chassis numbers 023 and 055. With a wind deflector in place of the windshield, 904-055 nevertheless won the race on July 19, with 904-023 taking second place.
The 904-055's winning streak continued until 1965. Highlights of 1965 included a 4th place finish at the Monza 1,000 Kilometers, a 3rd place finish at the Spa 500 Kilometers, and top finishes at the DART GT Solitude and Nürburgring races. Gijs van Lennep drove the 904-055 to victory in the season finale of the Zandvoort Trophy. The 904-055 had a fantastic record of 13 class wins over two racing seasons.
The car was sold to the USA in 1966 and was part of several collections there until it returned to Europe in 2013. This 904 also contributes to the memory of the 904 Carrera GTS as one of Porsche's most important racing cars and, with its colorful paint job, is also one you simply can't help but love.
Not suitable for children under 14 years. May contain small and sharp parts .
Notice
History (original vehicle)
This fascinating Porsche 904, chassis number 904-055 and sporting a rare and striking orange livery, is closely associated with a Dutch team that competed in European endurance races in 1964/65 under the Racing Team Holland banner. In May 1964, chassis 055 was delivered to its owner, Bernardus (Ben) Pon, who competed in the 1962 Dutch Grand Prix. Afterward, however, he focused on sports cars.
904-055 made its first race appearance in May 1964, launching Ben Pons's racing career with a class win and an astonishing third place overall at the 1,000km Nürburgring, alongside Gerhard Koch as co-driver. While the race is remembered for the debut of the Ford GT40 there, it's still remarkable that 904-055 managed to place so highly in this top-class field of 81 cars.
Porsche fans say the Porsche 904 GTS was a milestone in the history of Porsche racing cars. At that time, Porsche tried everything to beat all its rivals.
With the recent podium success in Germany under his belt, Pon drove his 904 fleet to the 1964 24 Hours of Le Mans. There, he was again successful, finishing eighth overall and second in class on June 22, this time with Henk van Zalinge at the wheel. A few weeks later, Pon, along with co-driver Rob Slotemaker, beat faster cars at the 12 Hours of Reims, finishing seventh overall and third in class on July 5.
On the way to Zolder, the driver of the race transporter lost control of the trailer and damaged his cargo, the two 904s with chassis numbers 023 and 055. With a wind deflector in place of the windshield, 904-055 nevertheless won the race on July 19, with 904-023 taking second place.
The 904-055's winning streak continued until 1965. Highlights of 1965 included a 4th place finish at the Monza 1,000 Kilometers, a 3rd place finish at the Spa 500 Kilometers, and top finishes at the DART GT Solitude and Nürburgring races. Gijs van Lennep drove the 904-055 to victory in the season finale of the Zandvoort Trophy. The 904-055 had a fantastic record of 13 class wins over two racing seasons.
The car was sold to the USA in 1966 and was part of several collections there until it returned to Europe in 2013. This 904 also contributes to the memory of the 904 Carrera GTS as one of Porsche's most important racing cars and, with its colorful paint job, is also one you simply can't help but love.
Not suitable for children under 14 years. May contain small and sharp parts .
