1964 Porsche 904 GTS
- Engine
- Six-cylinder twin-cam (currently fitted; original was a four-cam flat-four)
Porsche 904 GTS chassis 904-062, completed on 25 March 1964, is an early example of the landmark mid-engined fibreglass-bodied competition car whose lineage led directly to the 917. Delivered new to a French privateer in Marseille, it was actively campaigned in hillclimbs and rallies through 1965–66 before a frontal accident led to a series of ownership changes. A comprehensive restoration was carried out by Heinz Kurek between 1975 and 1979, after which the car passed through several further hands before entering the Petitjean collection in 1993, where it has been on static display since. Currently fitted with a six-cylinder engine, it is not in running condition and will require mechanical recommissioning.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold €693,000 (≈ $762K)
- 1964-03-25 →Factory deliveryPierre Jaillardonpartial documentation
Took delivery new in Marseille and competed in a hillclimb within weeks of receiving the car.
- → 1966Private saleRené Maucortpartial documentation
Primary competition driver of the car, entering rallies and hillclimbs through 1965 and 1966.
- 1966 →Private saleJose Pigerpartial documentation
Acquired the car following a front-end collision; reportedly received it without drivetrain components.
- 1975 → 1979Private saleHeinz Kurekpartial documentation
Undertook a full front-end repair and broader restoration over approximately four years, reportedly using this example as a benchmark for other 904 rebuilds he conducted.
- → 1989Private saleKerry Morsepartial documentation
Sold the car back to France in 1989.
- 1989 → 1993Private saleThierry Reynaudpartial documentation
Carried out further restorative work on the car before passing it on.
- 1993 →Private saleMonsieur Petitjeanpartial documentation
Long-term static display in his collection; car has been non-running for many years and requires mechanical attention.
- Date unknownPrivate saleFreisingerpartial documentation
Intermediate custodian between Piger and Kurek; no dates or further details given.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownUnidentified third-party ownernone documentation
One unnamed individual held the car between Freisinger and Heinz Kurek.
- Date unknownPrivate saleBruce Canepapartial documentation
Held the car between Kurek and Kerry Morse; no dates stated.
Competition
- 1964Lodève HillclimbDriver: Pierre Jaillardon
Contested approximately one month after the car was delivered new, making it among the earliest recorded uses of this chassis.
- 1965Various rallies and hillclimbsDriver: René Maucortsuccessful results noted
Maucort was the principal competition driver throughout this period, entering multiple events across 1965 and 1966.
- 1966Various rallies and hillclimbsDriver: René Maucortsuccessful results noted
Activity concluded following a frontal accident towards the close of 1966.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1975RestorationHeinz Kurek
Full restoration and repair of frontal accident damage carried out by Heinz Kurek, completed by 1979. The car was reportedly used as a benchmark reference for Kurek's other 904 restoration projects.
Work spanned approximately four years, from 1975 to 1979.
- —Restoration
Additional restorative work performed by Thierry Reynaud during his ownership between 1989 and 1993.
- —Modification
A six-cylinder twin-cam engine was fitted at some point, replacing the original four-cam unit.
The prose does not specify when this engine change occurred.
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