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Car Of The Day: March 14, 2008; Speedy (Mercury) '66 Porsche Carrera 6 (906)
Topic Started: Mar 14 2008, 02:56 AM (1,015 Views)
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Today's car of the day is Speedy's 1966 Porsche Carrera 6 (906).

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The Porsche 906 or Carrera 6 was the last street-legal racing car from Porsche. 65 were produced in 1966. This allowed the model to be homologated for racing in the FIA's new Group 4 Sports Car category although the type would also compete in modified form in the Group 6 Sports Prototype class.

A successor to the Porsche 904, and designed under Ferdinand Piëch's new regime at Porsche R&D, the 906 replaced the boxed steel structure of the 904 which used the fiberglass body for extra structural strength with a tubular space frame and unstressed fiberglass body. The fiberglass itself was laid up by hand, producing consistent results, instead of the uneven spraying technique used on the 904.

The result was a car that weighed 580 kg (1,300 lb), approximately 250 lb (113 kg) lighter than the 904/6 (the 6-cylinder 904). The engine regularly fitted was the 901/20 6-cylinder lightweight racing engine with 220 hp and carburetors, although some examples that were raced by the factory team received fuel injected or 8-cylinder engines, especially in hillclimbing events where Porsche competed with Ferrari Dinos for the European championship.

Unlike previous racing Porsches, the 906's body was tested in a wind tunnel, resulting in a top speed of 280 km/h (170 mph) at Le Mans, quite fast for a 2-liter engine car. It shows already a close resemblance to future Porsche racing cars. As in the Mercedes-Benz 300SL, Gull-wing doors were fitted, and the engine at the rear was covered with a large plexiglas cover.

In its debut in the 1966 24 Hours of Daytona, the Carrera 6 finished 6th overall, and won its class against Ferrari Dino 206 Ps. At the 12 Hours of Sebring, Hans Herrmann/Gerhard Mitter finished fourth overall and won the class, as at the 1000 km of Monza.

The 1000 km at Spa were disappointing, as were the 1000 km Nürburgring where the Dinos were only beaten by the Chevrolet-V8-powered Chaparral. A privately entered 906 secured an overall victory at the 1966 Targa Florio when the factory cars failed.

At the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans, the 906 placed 4-5-6-7 behind three Ford GT40 Mk IIs, outlasting all of the previously dominant V12 engined Ferrari Ps.

In order to save money, spare suspensions produced in advance for a possible new series of Porsche 904 had to be used for the 906, along with big 15 inch wheels. Yet, Formula One used lighter 13 inch wheels, and Porsche had already used Team Lotus suspension parts in earlier years. The wheels were bolted on with 5 nuts as in a road car, which cost time in pitstops compared to a single central nut.


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For more information and pictures of the real car please visit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porsche_906

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Speedys were made in Italy by Mercury. They closed their doors in 1980.

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This example, like many other of my rarities, joined my collection via Jeff Koch. It's well loved, and has the wear and tear to prove it's been in many races over the years. Findy a Speedy in any condition is a challenge and this is the only example of the brand in my collection.

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craftymore
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Support your local demo derby.

The tires look like they are in correct proportion to the rest of the car. Nice to see a Porche race ready car. Thanks for the pics. :P
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Sak
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Ezekiel 25:17
Sweet.

Matchbox did the Porsche 910 in their transitional era Superfast range. I think I have a Marx version, too...
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ivantt
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New casting? Quick! Take it apart!
This is good looking casting. Potential there to restore/rebuild, with a decent paint and decals. :thumbup:
It would be nice to see a newer casting of this car by someone with better fitting glass. Does someone else now own the tools from this firm(Mercury)?
Once again, there seems to be no shortage of red glass on some of these older castings. :rolleyes:
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Swifty
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ivantt
Mar 16 2008, 01:25 PM
Does someone else now own the tools from this firm(Mercury)?
Once again, there seems to be no shortage of red glass on some of these older castings. :rolleyes:

To my knowledge, no one bought the dies and the company closed their doors in 1980, so they've likely long been destroyed.

Also, the windows are clear, but the interior's red. It reflects the interior rather well, but I assure, they're clear. :thumbup:
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ivantt
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New casting? Quick! Take it apart!
SWIFTY, thanks for the "clarification" on the red glass!!!! :) :) :)
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Dean-o-mite
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Muscle Car
10 years ago, we were treated to a classic German race car made by a classic Italian diecast company.
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juantoo3
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Viva Italiano!
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pjedsel
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Muscle Car
So interesting to see the number of "lesser" brands that were featured as part of COTD ten years ago. The Mercury models were very nice - they did some awesome race cars in their time in the "toy field". Had two or three of their models prior to the downsizing including a very nice looking Chaparral. :D
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Pegers
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Pony Car
i am really liking the rims.
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Swifty
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The Mustang II is a Mustang too!
This well worn racer holds the distinction of starting bob8748 on a path of collecting Speedy models. I can't look at a Speedy without thinking of him. Rest In Peace, Bob.
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I try to collect Speedy cars, but they’re hard to come by and there are many I’m missing. This one is a nice color, great car.
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