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Porsche 904

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I've been without a 904 for too long, which is why I jumped at the chance of building one when Frogeye fashioned this resin shell. Many regard Butzi's 1964 2-litre 4-cylinder 4-cam 2-seater as a styling masterpiece, and the car's results in competition speak for themselves.

A truly great all-rounder with success on the Monte, at Le Mans and elsewhere, it was also a most tractable road car for those who could stand the noise inside the cabin. Porsche's first GRP-bodied car, its influence among car designers is plain to see, even though the car marked something of the end of an era for Porsche.

After the 904 the Piech era began with a promise to take the company to the top. The 904 had a relatively brief career, but proved its worth from the off. The 904, therefore.
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Body painted in Audi Silver. The finish suggests a couple of coats of lacquer would be a good idea.
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The car's body stylist, Ferdinand Alexander 'Butzi' Porsche.
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Carrera's slot version of the 904.
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Painted body on PCS chassis. It'll be a few days before the paint has hardened sufficiently to continue, but at least this long overdue project is on its way.
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The one-off 904/8 , known as the Kangaroo, en route to second overall on the 1965 Targa. It's regarded by many as the ugliest Porsche.
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Nice quick car(y)
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One example in the Nurburgring Museum 25 years ago.
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Can't recall accurately, Kev, but I think that was the '71 T de F.
Gosh, three years, Michael. The same duration as the Covid crisis, or the length of studying for a first degree, and indeed the same timespan it takes to encourage Mrs Grumpy to revise her opinion about buying plants at local garden centres.

Time versus entropy, eh?
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One of the greatest all-round sports cars, equally at home on any type of competition.
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Why? 904's results speak for 'emselves. The 904 was a a far superior car in every way.
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A lovely vid, Keith. Many thanks.
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'Vintage' girder frame chassis was out of character but worked well.
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904 with clear lacquer just brushed on. Looks a bit of a mess but might be different when it dries.
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4- and 6-cylinder versions of the 904.
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