Description
Ex-US vintage race car located in New Zealand, but recent declines in value of the New Zealand dollar allow her to be offered at this competitive USD price - including freight to the US West Coast (Long Beach - CA, Oakland - CA, Seattle - WA)or comparable destination. Initially developed as an endurance racer, she competed in the 1992 La Carrera Panamericana. Subsequent racing history between 1993 and 2003 with the Rocky Mountain Vintage Racing Association (RMVRA). Last US owner was David Seeland, 356 Rep on the PCA Technical Committee. Limited NZ classic racing in 2005 and 2007/8, with last outing the Skope International in Feb 08. US West Coast-based race engineer (WA) provided race support to some US competitors and can comment on presentation and condition. Brief list of specs: - 1962 T-6 Reutter coupe #118947 (twin grille) - Engine built from 1965 'C' #717493 by Tom Conway of Carquip, Colorado - 11.5:1 compression with JE pistons and Competition Engineering headwork - Engine disassembled Jan 08 with new Skirmants race cam and 6" velocity stacks - Jul 07 transmission stripdown with new gear ratios - C disks all round - 10 gallon Fuel Safe cell - RaceTech 4009HR driver seat - 6" alloy wheels Car is in excellent, race-ready condition.
Performance Data
Weight: 1750 lbs
Engine
Engine Builder: Tom Conway - Carquip, CO
Manufacturer: Porsche
Displacement: 1720cc
Horsepower: Approx 120RWHP
Induction: Solex 40 P II
Heads: Headwork by Competition Engineering
Crankshaft: Balanced C-type
Pistons: Shasta (JE)
Camshaft: Skirmants 310 degree
Valve Train: Stainless lifters
Clutch: Sachs 200mm
Flywheel: Lightened to 10#
Exhaust: Bursch
Fuel System
Fuel Cell
Manufacturer: Fuel Safe
Age: 6 years
Capacity: 10 gal
Fuel Pump: Facet 36GPH
Fuel Type: 100+ octane
Oil/Water System
Oil Cooler: Additional 18
Oil Cooler Location: Nose; original in fan
Electrical System
Ignition: 6V with 12V coil
Alternator: Bosch 009 distributor
Battery: 12V Optima spiralcell
Transmission
Manfacturer: Porsche
Type: 741
Gears: 1B - 2D - 3A - 4A
Steel case reinforcements, recent synchros, stripped June 07
Rear End
Manufacturer: Porsche
Body
Construction: All steel
Color: Yellow
Paint: 2-pot acrylic enamel
Condition: Excellent
Chassis
Type: Unibody
Builder: Porsche
Material: Steel
Condition: Excellent
Front Suspension: Independent tortion; 22mm Waltmeister anti-sway
Rear Suspension: Trailing arm; 29mm rear tortion bar
A-H Production
