1/18 Porsche 904 Carrera GTS #45 1,000 km Nürburgring 1964 Koch/Pon CMC M-236
Description
ATTENTION: The model is currently out of stock. As long as it is available from CMC, you are welcome to buy it from me. However, delivery to your home will then take approximately 7-10 days within Germany.
History (Original Vehicle)
This fascinating Porsche 904 with chassis number 904-055 and its rare and striking orange paintwork is closely associated with a Dutch team that competed in European endurance races under the Racing Team Holland banner in 1964/65. In May 1964, chassis 055 was delivered to its owner Bernardus (Ben) Pon, who started at the Dutch Grand Prix in 1962. He later focused on sports cars.
904-055 had its first race entry in May 1964 and marked the start of Ben Pon's racing career with a class win and an amazing overall third place at the 1,000 km Nürburgring race together with Gerhard Koch as co-driver. Although the race remained memorable due to the debut of the Ford GT40 there, it is nevertheless remarkable that 904-055 was able to place so far forward in this high-caliber field of 81 vehicles.
Porsche fans say that the Porsche 904 GTS was a milestone in the history of Porsche race cars. At that time, Porsche was trying everything to beat all its rivals.
With its recent podium success in Germany still fresh, Pon took his 904 fleet to the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1964. There, he was successful again on June 22 with another eighth overall and a second place in class, this time with Henk van Zalinge at the wheel. A few weeks later, Pon together with co-driver Rob Slotemaker beat faster vehicles at the 12 Hours of Reims and finished 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 its cargo, the two 904s with chassis numbers 023 and 055. Despite a wind deflector instead of a windshield, 904-055 still won the race on July 19, while 904-023 came second.
904-055's winning streak continued until 1965. Highlights of 1965 included a 4th place at the 1,000 km of Monza, a 3rd place at the 500 km of Spa, and a top finish at the DART GT Solitude and Nürburgring races. Gijs van Lennep started at the season finale for the Zandvoort Trophy with 904-055 and won. 904-055 had a fantastic record of 13 class wins in 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 race cars and, with its colorful paintwork, is also one that you simply have to love.
Not suitable for children under 14 years. May contain small and pointed parts.
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ATTENTION: The model is currently out of stock. As long as it is available from CMC, you are welcome to buy it from me. However, delivery to your home will then take approximately 7-10 days within Germany.
History (Original Vehicle)
This fascinating Porsche 904 with chassis number 904-055 and its rare and striking orange paintwork is closely associated with a Dutch team that competed in European endurance races under the Racing Team Holland banner in 1964/65. In May 1964, chassis 055 was delivered to its owner Bernardus (Ben) Pon, who started at the Dutch Grand Prix in 1962. He later focused on sports cars.
904-055 had its first race entry in May 1964 and marked the start of Ben Pon's racing career with a class win and an amazing overall third place at the 1,000 km Nürburgring race together with Gerhard Koch as co-driver. Although the race remained memorable due to the debut of the Ford GT40 there, it is nevertheless remarkable that 904-055 was able to place so far forward in this high-caliber field of 81 vehicles.
Porsche fans say that the Porsche 904 GTS was a milestone in the history of Porsche race cars. At that time, Porsche was trying everything to beat all its rivals.
With its recent podium success in Germany still fresh, Pon took his 904 fleet to the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1964. There, he was successful again on June 22 with another eighth overall and a second place in class, this time with Henk van Zalinge at the wheel. A few weeks later, Pon together with co-driver Rob Slotemaker beat faster vehicles at the 12 Hours of Reims and finished 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 its cargo, the two 904s with chassis numbers 023 and 055. Despite a wind deflector instead of a windshield, 904-055 still won the race on July 19, while 904-023 came second.
904-055's winning streak continued until 1965. Highlights of 1965 included a 4th place at the 1,000 km of Monza, a 3rd place at the 500 km of Spa, and a top finish at the DART GT Solitude and Nürburgring races. Gijs van Lennep started at the season finale for the Zandvoort Trophy with 904-055 and won. 904-055 had a fantastic record of 13 class wins in 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 race cars and, with its colorful paintwork, is also one that you simply have to love.
Not suitable for children under 14 years. May contain small and pointed parts.
