956-009
Here she is, just flown in from NYC. Factory car. 1 of 10. Arguably one of the 3 most important 956 ever made.
Word champion with Stefan Bellof in 1984. Her history is like few other cars:
Here she is, just flown in from NYC. Factory car. 1 of 10. Arguably one of the 3 most important 956 ever made.
Word champion with Stefan Bellof in 1984. Her history is like few other cars:
16.01.2013 00:14:17
16.01.2013 01:17:34
Without a doubt you have the collection with the best historic value in all of RT ! Like Carlos said, congratulations just aren't enough. The car looks fantastic and having it parked alongside the F1 and Singer just brings out the fact that you are above and beyond just buying a lot of cars, this is a well curated compilation of works of art.
Ive said it before and I'll say it again, thank you so much for shaing the experience with us.
16.01.2013 02:05:36
Unbelievable that a mortal can buy this, makes working hard worthwhile I would say... Just incredible that Porsche doesn't go out and buys these kinds of cars up for preservation and their historic value alone. Well, it leaves amazing opportunities to own such a car and that's gotta be great.
So many congrats, 2013 is a good year for you what a fantastic car
16.01.2013 05:35:14
16.01.2013 05:36:46
Carlos from Spain:
.............I'm speechless Fancho! congrats does not describe it!!!!!!!!
Is that the car that did the 6:11 in the Nring with Bellof in classifying?
Really looking foward to your driving impressions
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Carlos - I think that that chassis was written off. Bellof tried for a faster time on the next lap and had a big accident. I'll try and find the pictures.
My appologies - I just checked, and it was a different occasion to the 6:11.
He had done 6:22 on the previous lap and then tried to go faster and had a massive accident.
It is then possible that this is in fact the chassis, although the record was set in 1983.
16.01.2013 06:10:57
Spyderidol:
Carlos from Spain:
.............I'm speechless Fancho! congrats does not describe it!!!!!!!!
Is that the car that did the 6:11 in the Nring with Bellof in classifying?
Really looking foward to your driving impressions
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Carlos - I think that that chassis was written off. Bellof tried for a faster time on the next lap and had a big accident. I'll try and find the pictures.
My appologies - I just checked, and it was a different occasion to the 6:11.
He had done 6:22 on the previous lap and then tried to go faster and had a massive accident.
It is then possible that this is in fact the chassis, although the record was set in 1983.
Thank you guys.
Carlito, I have asked myself that question too. It is possible as 956-009 existed and won some races in 83 but I just can't find the relevant history for that Bellof lap. If that were the case, this would be the cherry on the cake! To not only own a Rothmans 956 but THE one that has the all time record on the Nordschleife! But I doubt it. In 83 Bell and Mass won the race and next year, it was Bell and Bellof but not on 009.
Bellof was an all time hero and very tragically died at Eau rouge on board a 956 actually. I think Ickx never recovered from that one even though it wasn't his fault. Hard to believe there was no run off in those days.
The cockpit is tiny for such a huge car, a bit scary frankly, your feet are very very forward in the chassis.
In all fairness, this is museum piece and I am totally not worthy, I will do a few laps, just for the sake of it, I think I will wet my pants before I even feel an ounce of ground effect and then thank the lord I made it without getting hurt and tuck away 009 in my garage. I predict the F1 to be much much easier to drive, which it should be of course.
No this is not my garage but Joe Macari in London. He handles most of my road cars and is one of the nicest human beings alive.
16.01.2013 07:12:28
16.01.2013 07:23:02
Futch has a black CGT
Super purchase, congratulations!
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sensory overload.......- well life must be "boring" after this - I cannot imagine how you wanna top this or what car I'd would add to yr stable giving you similar emotions..... - despite you getting a 918 which is totally different animal I think you have made a very very smart investment ! (not that I would ever sell...) Congrats ! Now, how can we mortals get a glance of the collection
BjoernB:
sensory overload.......- well life must be "boring" after this - I cannot imagine how you wanna top this or what car I'd would add to yr stable giving you similar emotions..... - despite you getting a 918 which is totally different animal I think you have made a very very smart investment ! (not that I would ever sell...) Congrats ! Now, how can we mortals get a glance of the collection
Thank you guys again. Yes I have a 2006 Carrera GT since 2008, over 25000 km and still the most exciting road car I own today, although sadly I don't drive as much as I used to.
The 956 is definitely an investment, time will tell of course but I think they are going up, especially the factory cars and especially, a world champion.
The 918, compared to this purchase is at the other end of the spectrum. A stupid act of blind faith. More on this story in my next thread regarding another new car I bought but totally different, a Cayenne.
Thanks again Rennteamers!
What can I say ??
Congrats for the most desirable car off all time IMO
I found this ....Chris Harris once again
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=PZxC-knQmkM#!
Enjoy
Futch:I need to lie down now, can't even find the right words anymore.
RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Porsche Panamera Turbo S, Cayenne GTS (958), BMW X3 35d (2012), Mini Cooper S Countryman All4
16.01.2013 09:59:54
Futch:Thank you guys.
Carlito, I have asked myself that question too. It is possible as 956-009 existed and won some races in 83 but I just can't find the relevant history for that Bellof lap. If that were the case, this would be the cherry on the cake! To not only own a Rothmans 956 but THE one that has the all time record on the Nordschleife! But I doubt it. In 83 Bell and Mass won the race and next year, it was Bell and Bellof but not on 009.
Bellof was an all time hero and very tragically died at Eau rouge on board a 956 actually. I think Ickx never recovered from that one even though it wasn't his fault. Hard to believe there was no run off in those days.
The cockpit is tiny for such a huge car, a bit scary frankly, your feet are very very forward in the chassis.
In all fairness, this is museum piece and I am totally not worthy, I will do a few laps, just for the sake of it, I think I will wet my pants before I even feel an ounce of ground effect and then thank the lord I made it without getting hurt and tuck away 009 in my garage. I predict the F1 to be much much easier to drive, which it should be of course.
No this is not my garage but Joe Macari in London. He handles most of my road cars and is one of the nicest human beings alive.
Mike (W8MM) owned a 962 that he took to the track and I remember him mentioning that the aerodinamics work in such a way in those cars that you can drive it either slow or really fast, but not in between because the aerodinamics only start to work at speed and thats when it really sticks and bellow that you had very little and did not handle like it was supposed or designed to.
Must be quite an experience even if for a few laps just to see how it is, but that is indeed a museum piece to keep like a jewel. This is by far IMO the jewel of your awesome collection, its unbelivebale owning such a piece of history, I'm still in awe, I'm so happy for you!
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