Genesis of the 911 in competition

[Eric Gratz]

Did any of the early 911 race cars run 904 alloy/steel wheels?

904 wheels were included in FIA homologation forms 183 and 503.

Form 183 approved on 1 December 1965 for 911s competing in Grand Tourismo included 5” and 5.5” wide 904 wheels.

Form 503 approved on 1.1.1967 for 911s competing in group 4 GT special included 5”, 5.5” and 6” wide 904 wheels.

Parts 904.361.010.01 .02 and .03 for 5”, 5.5” and 6” wide aluminum and steel wheels.





https://historicdb.fia.com/sites/def...3_group_gt.pdf

https://historicdb.fia.com/sites/def...03_group_3.pdf

[maxminshull]

So when would 6&7in Fuchs wheels have been allowed? First factory fitting would be on 911R. The O'Neil 911 (303145) was delivered on 5.5in MY68 Fuchs for racing in late 1967 as well, implying Fuchs would have been approved close to then for use on 1967/68 911S race cars.

[68S_SK2]

Hi Max,
Here the list of date stamps we found up to now:

6R Fuchs date stamp:
9/67
11/67
12/67
1/68
3/68
6/68

7R Fuchs date stamp:
10/67
12/67
2/68
7/68
10/68
6/69
1/70
6/70
8/70

BR
Claudius

[Eric Gratz]

I have removed one car from the list on the first page of this thread.

Dechaumel, Jacky (F)
20-Mar-1965, Sauton, 3. Grand Rallye National de l'Ouest car #103, 7th OA, 5th in class

Car #103 was a 356 and not a 911.

[Eric Gratz]

Here is Roland Bauer at Flugplatz Rennen Trier on 24-July-1965 driving a 911 with Göppingen license plate GP-J 111. Photos are courtesy of Max Minshull.

http://www.wsrp.cz/nonchamp1965.html#22

Roland Bauer had a long career racing Porsches for Strähle.

[one-two]

Great pictures and a very early appearance. Do we think 5.5 wheels?

[fap901]

This is what I have in my database

[fap901]

And Franz G. MEYER racing at BAD NEUENAHR hillclimb April 1965.

[fap901]

Franz G. MEYER close to his car.

[fap901]

Can you help me to identify the driver of this car. This blue 911 raced at Thompson in April/May 1966. Connecticut plate.