Porsche 911 2.0L ``Gelo Racing`` (1967)
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There are few things more fascinating than a Porsche 911 from the late 1960s that made history on the racetracks of Europe. Just such an example is for sale here: a Porsche 911 2.0L from 1967 with the chassis number "13448", which has an unparalleled racing history. This car was delivered to Karl Freiherr von Wendt in July 1967 and prepared for motorsport by tuner Mitter - with resounding success: Von Wendt became European Touring Car Champion in 1967 in this vehicle in the same year. The 911 continued to be successful in the following 1968 season and was driven by well-known drivers such as Gerhard Mitter, Dieter Fröhlich, Dieter Glemser and Helmut Kelleners. Kelleners won the European Touring Car Championship runner-up title in this Porsche in 1968. In total, the car contested over 67 races in the 2-liter class between 1967 and 1973 - making it one of the most intensively used 911s of its era. From the 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps to numerous 1000 km races at the Nürburgring and the Targa Florio in Sicily: this 911 was on the road on almost all of Europe's legendary race tracks and hill climbs, impressively demonstrating the speed and reliability of the Porsche 911.
Racing history and successes
The racing history of this Porsche 911 is as extensive as it is impressive. Karl von Wendt entered the car in the European Touring Car Championship (ETCC Division 3 over 1600cc) from mid-1967 and was immediately crowned European champion. The following year, Helmut Kelleners took over the wheel temporarily and became ETCC vice-champion in this car in 1968. The 911 also made a name for itself outside the circuit - for example, von Wendt won the St. Ursanne hill climb in its class in 1967. In the years that followed, the Porsche passed through the hands of other racing drivers and teams, but always remained in use at the highest level. In 1970, Cologne racing driver and team boss Georg Loos acquired the car and further upgraded it for the Group 5 GT category. In the 1970 season, this 911 triumphed as start number 92 in the 1000 km race at the Nürburgring with a class victory in the GT up to 2.0L (driven at the time by Loos himself together with Franz Pesch). Later highlights included participation in the 1972 Targa Florio with Helmut Gall and Horst Klauke. Horst Klauke - the last owner during this period - drove the Porsche until 1973 and won the 1972 German GT Championship title in the 2.0 liter displacement class. This vehicle thus combines several important titles and successes. Racing greats such as Gerhard Mitter, Rolf Stommelen, Helmut Kelleners and Dieter Glemser drove the car during its career, which underlines the prominence of its racing history. The succession of owners is equally impressive: from the aristocrat and racing driver Freiherr von Wendt to Jürgen Neuhaus (ETCC driver), Georg Loos (Gelo Racing Team) and Horst Klauke - all the owners of this 911 were successfully involved in motorsport.
This unique history is fully documented in 8 federal files and can be traced without gaps. Among experts, this Porsche 911 (chassis 13448) is considered one of the most deserving and most used 2.0-liter 911 racing cars of its time. The vehicle completed a total of 67 races from July 1967 to June 1973 - a figure that underlines the exceptional enthusiasm and reliability of this 911.
Technology and authenticity
This Porsche 911 2.0 not only has a lot to offer historically, but also technically. Originally built as a road-legal 911, it received an extensive racing upgrade at Mitter Tuning (Böblingen) as early as 1967/68 in order to be competitive in the 2.0-liter class. For the 1970 season, Georg Loos had the vehicle extensively upgraded again - in the spirit of the rare Porsche 911R and 911 2.3 ST. In concrete terms, this meant Two additional oil coolers in the front fenders for better cooling, shortened rear axle rocker panels for optimized handling, a reinforced brake system with adjustable pedals and widened rear fenders to accommodate wider tires on 8-inch rims. Under the hood, the 2.0-liter boxer engine has been upgraded: It now practically corresponds to a unit from the Porsche Carrera 6 (Type 906) with sharp camshafts and large 46 Weber twin carburetor systems. This racing technology gives the air-cooled six-cylinder engine an output of around 210 hp and a thrilling sound that is only known from thoroughbred racing 911s. A ZF limited slip differential from the Porsche 904 also ensures the best possible traction. All of these modifications complied with the liberal Group 5 regulations of the time and made the car extremely competitive without sacrificing its typical Porsche reliability.
The vehicle is currently presented in the condition and appearance it had at the height of its career in 1970. It was recently expertly restored, with former drivers such as Jürgen Neuhaus and Horst Klauke providing advice to ensure maximum authenticity. The original racing livery - including the starting number 92 from the 1970 Nürburgring 1000 km race - was returned to the car. The restoration included the bodywork and interior as well as the entire mechanical system, ensuring that the 911 is in excellent technical condition. This matching-period racing car now combines historic flair with ready-to-use technology.
This Porsche 911 unites historical significance, complete provenance and roadworthy performance in a unique way. The extensive documentation on this vehicle is second to none: Every use, every owner and every modification are comprehensibly recorded. As a special extra, there is a book entitled "13448", written by Porsche historian Ulrich Trispel, which covers the entire history of this car in detail on around 270 pages.
This means that the extraordinary history can not only be told, but also documented - an invaluable asset for collectors and enthusiasts.
In addition, this 911 2.0L offers all the prerequisites for getting a whiff of racing air again today. Thanks to its faithful restoration and FIA-compliant specification, it is ready for historic motorsport, for example for prestigious events such as the Peter Auto 2.0L Cup or similar classic racing series.
In addition, the Porsche has Swiss veteran status and can be experienced on the road in equal measure.
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580'000.- CHF
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