1970 Porsche 914/6 GT (works racecar, chassis 914/39)

Delivered internally as a works development and test car, used for Targa Florio practice and subsequent engine testing. Departed the factory without an engine.

Based in Mountain Top, Pennsylvania; ran the car under the Algar Porsche-Audi banner during its final season of official competition.

Car was in long-term storage through the decades until discovered and identified by Llew Kinst around 2010.

Purchased the car after assisting with its identification; initiated a full strip-down restoration that uncovered factory racing markings and confirmed the car's special status.

Acquired the car mid-restoration and oversaw its completion, including fitting a 906-spec engine and period-correct transaxle while preserving the original interior fittings.

Acquired via Jo Hoppen at Volkswagen of America's racing arm and shipped to the Brumos team in Florida, primarily as a spare car alongside a customer 914/6 GT already in the team's possession.

Car relocated to Southern California and kept at this well-known dealership, reportedly with engine and gearbox removed.

Purchased from a used car lot near San Jose and used the car at local autocross events in the Bay Area before it entered long-term storage in the mid-1970s.

Used alongside its sister car 914/40 as a practice and test vehicle ahead of the race; both were equipped with 901/25 2.0-liter flat-six engines comparable to those in the 906 and 911R.

Likely used as the backup entry for the Brumos team; finished behind the team's primary 914/6 GT, which took the race victory.

Entered under the Algar Porsche-Audi banner during the final year of its active competition career, while owned by Lee McDonald.

First track outing following decades of dormancy and subsequent full restoration; marked the car's return to public motorsport activity.

Preliminary examination and authentication carried out upon discovery; paint was partially stripped to reveal markings on lightweight body panels confirming factory-racer specification.

Kerry Morse assisted Llew Kinst in the identification process; factory project number on the door post and other physical features confirmed the car's provenance.

Complete bare-metal strip revealing 'R' (rennen) etchings throughout; bodywork addressed with only the left rear fender flare requiring repair. Interior retained in original condition apart from cleaning and tightening of seat material. A 906-specification 901/25 2.0-litre flat-six engine and a 914/6 transaxle were fitted to complete the recommissioning.

Restoration begun by Kerry Morse and completed under the current owner's direction; interior fittings including Scheel seats and lightweight door cards preserved as found.

Six round ventilation holes were cut into the rear valance to manage additional heat generated by various experimental engines tested during the Porsche factory development period.