 914/6 GT racing steering wheel |
|
|
|
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way. Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
|
|
  |
| Cal |
 Oct 8 2017, 07:29 AM
Post
#1
|
|
Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 618 Joined: 19-November 14 From: Philadelphia Member No.: 18,138 Region Association: North East States  |
Here's an interesting piece of 914/6 GT racing history for sale on EBay......
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&...lobalID=EBAY-US This a RARE opportunity to own a factory PORSCHE racing history! In 1970 Porsche's racing dept was totally involved in developing the 917. Two cars were pulled from the 1970 914/6 assembly line and were factory built into 914/6 GT racing machines by Sunauto in France. One being the famous Sunuato car and the other the Sunoco #5 Car. After the #5 car won the GT division of the 24 hrs of Daytona 1971 race and 7th overall! The owner and one of the 3 drivers, Mr. Duval removed this wheel at the end of the 1971 season and kept it, until I purchased it last year from his son. Mr Duval graciously signed the wheel on the backside and wrote a letter documenting the historic feat of man and machine. This is a very valuable piece of PORSCHE racing history that cannot be duplicated. This auction is not for everyone, but for that special person who appreciates this accomplishment. The price will not be lowered, I have additional photos of Mr. Duval signing the wheel, but for his privacy will not be shown. Attached thumbnail(s)  
|
   |
 
|
| sixnotfour |
Oct 8 2017, 11:18 AM
Post
#2
|
|
914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,681 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
|
sold here for $1000
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...&hl=daytona |
|
|
|
| sixnotfour |
Oct 8 2017, 11:21 AM
Post
#3
|
|
914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,681 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
|
the seller should call these guys to reunite it with the GT
http://www.raredrive.com/ 603-642-8144 I did email them the link |
|
|
|
| gms |
Oct 8 2017, 02:39 PM
Post
#4
|
|
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,708 Joined: 12-March 04 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 1,785 Region Association: Upper MidWest
|
QUOTE(sixnotfour @ Oct 8 2017, 12:21 PM)  the seller should call these guys to reunite it with the GT http://www.raredrive.com/ 603-642-8144 I did email them the link Jeff, I don't think Mark owns 1017 anymore. |
|
|
|
| sixnotfour |
Oct 8 2017, 02:42 PM
Post
#5
|
|
914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,681 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
|
QUOTE(gms @ Oct 8 2017, 12:39 PM) QUOTE(sixnotfour @ Oct 8 2017, 12:21 PM) the seller should call these guys to reunite it with the GT http://www.raredrive.com/ 603-642-8144 I did email them the link Jeff, I don't think Mark owns 1017 anymore. well they can forward the info to the new owner,, I hope.. |
|
|
|
| jim_hoyland |
Oct 8 2017, 03:14 PM
Post
#6
|
|
Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,561 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California
|
Looks like my MOMO protipo (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Seller verified the Protipo was factory installed |
|
|
|
| rgalla9146 |
Oct 8 2017, 03:38 PM
Post
#7
|
|
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,671 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None
|
Weren't they used in 917's too ?
The exact one in my orange 6 Attached thumbnail(s)  
|
|
|
|
| mepstein |
Oct 8 2017, 04:40 PM
Post
#8
|
|
914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,649 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
|
Looking at other threads on the net, $2k is a bargain.
|
 |
|
| porschetub |
Oct 8 2017, 10:54 PM
Post
#9
|
|
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,754 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(mepstein @ Oct 9 2017, 11:40 AM) Looking at other threads on the net, $2k is a bargain. I really thought it would sell for more...a really rare piece indeed,whole bunch of history too,and in great condition. |
|
|
|
| rgalla9146 |
Oct 9 2017, 05:58 AM
Post
#10
|
|
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,671 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None
|
In the 356 and early 911 world special steering wheels are a big subject.
And big money. |
|
|
|
| Mike Fitton |
Oct 9 2017, 06:46 AM
Post
#11
|
|
Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 609 Joined: 13-May 11 From: Chicago Area Member No.: 13,069 Region Association: Upper MidWest
|
I'm confused, not saying Mr. Duval didn't use that wheel but a Prototipo wheel wasn't a factory option was it? I had a real race department issued steering wheel 914.347.803.10 5/70 that had its original leather cover 3 5/8". It was used on 914-6 GT's and 911ST. Most original pictures I have seen show this VDM wheel being used. I think the Prototipo wheel was a personal choice of the driver, does anyone have a options list showing you could or this wheel? My wheel sold for almost 5 figures and was being resold for more.
|
|
|
|
|
1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:
|
Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 27th December 2024 - 08:55 AM |
Invision Power Board
v9.1.4 © 2024 IPS, Inc.