A restored matching-numbers 1971 Porsche 914/6 Targa once owned by Motorsports Hall of Fame member Chip Ganassi is being provided at Bonhams’ Amelia Island Auction on March 2, 2023. Bonhams estimates the Porsche 914/6 will promote for $100,000 to $125,000, and its pedigree is backed up by a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity and in depth restoration receipts totaling greater than $38,950.
This 914/6 was manufactured in May 1971 and delivered new to Mr. Vernon W. Gurzenoa of Somerset, Pennsylvania on July 20, 1971, with a mere 30 miles on the odometer. It is unknown how lengthy Mr. Gurzenoa owned the Porsche, however service data from the unique upkeep booklet point out the 914/6 was serviced at the identical Pittsburgh Porsche dealership from new till recorded service stopped being documented within the booklet after 56,600 miles.
“Eventually, the Porsche made its manner into the palms of former racing driver and race group proprietor, Mr. Chip Ganassi,” the listing states. “Being the group proprietor of Chip Ganassi Racing and a member of the Motorsports Hall of Fame means the workers and headquarters can be totally ready to deal with a nut and bolt restoration on a automobile. That is strictly what the Chip Ganassi Racing group did, they accomplished a full restoration for their legendary proprietor within the automobile’s authentic shade mixture. The restoration is documented with pictures within the CD which is included within the file for this car.”
Chip Ganassi based Chip Ganassi Racing in 1990 and, within the ensuing many years, the Indianapolis-based group has competed within the NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series, IndyCar, FIA World Endurance Championship, IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and Extreme E. His groups have received 21 championships in varied racing disciplines, and his in depth record of achievements as a group proprietor embody 5 Indianapolis 500 wins plus victories at the 2011 24 Hours of Le Mans, 2010 Daytona 500 and the 2010 Brickyard 400. Ganassi is the primary group proprietor to have Daytona 500, Indianapolis 500, Brickyard 400 and 24 Hours of Daytona victories throughout the similar 12-month span.
This matching-numbers 914/6 is chassis No. 9141430383 and is powered by the unique 1,991cc SOHC flat-six (Engine No. 6414137) with twin carburetors that produced a factory-rated 111 bhp at 5,800 rpm when new. The engine was overhauled throughout present possession. This 914/6 includes a matching-numbers five-speed handbook transmission, four-wheel disc brakes and four-wheel impartial suspension.
Bonhams’ Amelia Island Auction is scheduled for March 2nd, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. (EST)
