The photo posted by Biancaneve, and the 917 photos from the same area were taken inside the rear buildings at Werk I.
Werk I was the original pre-war Porsche facility in Zuffenhausen, but after the war it was occupied by the American military until December 1955.
In the meantime, Porsche purchased land across the road, and in 1952 built what became known as Werk II.
When Werk I was returned to Porsche, the rear buildings were used for customer service, new developments and the racing department, while car production remained at Werk II.
Werk I
Werk II is in the center of this aerial photo, with Werk I up to the left, across the road.
Jon B.
Vista, CA
Ya gotta love the tool box of the mechanic in the foreground, an old fishing tackle box with the tools just tossed in it. The right front wheel of the blue car doesn't seem to have studs pressed in the hub?
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Russ
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Great photo and thread. Thank you Jon B for the aerial shots! Those are so helpful.
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Jon B.
Vista, CA
Dear all, I've tried to consolidate all the info, evidences, facts and assumptions I have received from difference sources for publication on my website.
Here it is. Can you please let me have your comments in order to improve it?
Many thanks.
M.
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- 1973 Biancaneve - 911 2.4 S/F Ivory
- 1977 Fiona - 911 Carrera 3.0 Oak Green Metallic
- 1993 Bellatrix - 964 Turbo 3.6 Black
I keep a registry of 1972 and 1973 2.4 S coupé chassis. Infos always welcome!!!
If the asumption that the race car in the far left corner is a 908 and specifically the 908/02 #20 at Le Mans 1969 is correct, this picture cannot be earlier than may 1969 as the 908/02-014 seems to have been built from wrecked chassis 908-028 after Spa that year:
Source : http://tech-racingcars.wikidot.com/porsche-908-2
https://www.racingsportscars.com/cha...e/908-028.html
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John-Buffum-1st-Porsche ?
SOLVED, IT IS MARCH 1968
Well, I think I overlooked the most important check ... what is in the back of the picture. I have looked carefully and found some faint stamps on the kodak paper ... well ... this is what I got. I think this closes the discussions on the date.
Member #2768 http://www.no-speedlimit.it
- 1973 Biancaneve - 911 2.4 S/F Ivory
- 1977 Fiona - 911 Carrera 3.0 Oak Green Metallic
- 1993 Bellatrix - 964 Turbo 3.6 Black
I keep a registry of 1972 and 1973 2.4 S coupé chassis. Infos always welcome!!!