1964 was a defining year for Porsche, as the introduction of the 911 and 904 Carrera GTS ushered in a new era. Styled under the direction of F.A. “Butzi” Porsche, both models established design and engineering principles that would shape the company’s future on road and track. The 904 was...
Sportscar ace Jack McAfee was well-versed in racing powerful, if temperamental, Ferraris for team owner John Edgar. Recognizing the superior balance of the lightweight and nimble new Porsche 550 Spyder, he urged Edgar to buy the ex-Works car driven by Hans Herrmann and Wolfgang von Trips to 1.5-litre class victory...




