Promising unparalleled performance both on road and track, the innovative 904 Carrera GTS by Ferdinand Alexander ?Butzi? Porsche, quickly became the blueprint of a long lineage of successful builds.
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Ushering in a new era of sophisticated design in 1964, the debut of the 911 road card and innovative 904 Carrera GTS by Ferdinand Alexander ?Butzi? Porsche, not only represented a remarkable moment in the company?s history but became the blueprint for a long lineage of successful builds.
The Innovative 1964 Porsche 904 Carrera GTS Goes On Sale

As the first-ever to incorporate fiberglass construction in its bodywork, the 1964 Porsche 904 Carrera GTS was conceptualized with the help of expert aircraft manufacturers. Bonded to a lightweight boxed steel chassis, the cutting-edge automobile weighed a mere 650kg, producing stellar aerodynamic quality and a never-before-seen top speed with the help of an Ernst Fuhrmann-designed four-cam, four-cylinder engine.
Developed as a dual-purpose car, the 1964 Porsche 904 Carrera GTS promised amazing performance both on road and track, with an approximate 180bph packed generously in its revered Type 587/3 engine. In its prime, the 1964 Porsche 904 Carrera GTS scored over 300 class wins and 145 overall victories at a multitude of international venues.

Finished in a classic Silver Metallic with blue velour upholstery color scheme, this car was initiall...