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The Max Moritz #19 Porsche 914-GT - sn 914.043.0691

FIA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OF MAKES... sn 914.043.0691 was built in February 1970 at Zuffenhusen. Equipped with Type 901/36 twin plug 6 cylinder engine #640 0295, steel wheel flares and painted Light Ivory. Delivered to Autohaus Max Moritz GmbH where it was modified, per factory instructions, for FIA Group 4 racing with 908 front brakes and engine modifications increasing horsepower to 220 DIN. Painted Conda Green.

First raced in the 1000 km Rennen Nurburgring on May 31, 1970; driven by Gerhard Quist and Dietrich Krumm. Went on to win 9 of its next 12 ADAC races setting lap records to Hockenheim, Germany and Zolder, Belgium - Described as "Europe's Fastest GT" by the German press.

Sold to Ralph Meaney in late 1970 and entered as #19 in the "24-Hours of Daytona" January 31, 1971. Driven by Steve Behr, John Buffum and Erwin Kremer finishing 8th overall and 2nd in the GT Class.

Raced at the "12-Hours of Sebring" March 20, 1971, finishing 29th after a gearbox failure in the 7th hour. It was DNF at the "Six-Hours of Watkins Glen" July 24, 1971.

Entered in the inaugural "IMSA GT" event April 17, 1971 at Virginia International Raceway, finishing 3rd overall and 2nd in class. After several SCCA events throughout 1971, it made its last professional appearance on September 19, 1971 at "Summit Point". In 1972, #19 was acquired by Sydney Ho, was painted Black. In 1982, it was sold to Gil Meyer and won "Governor's Cup" at Bahamas Vintage Speedway in December of 1984. In 1996, #19 was sold again and purchased by Patrick Scalli who restored it to original specifications and raced it in vintage events, including; SVRA-Watkins Glen Sep/06/96, HSR-Daytona 1997, HSR-Sebring 1997, Monterey Historics-Laguna Seca Aug/14>16/1998, Watkins Glen-Double Fifty Aug/27>30/98. In 1998, #19 was then sold to Ed Mettelman. In 2003, #19 was purchased by Steve Limbert who is now the current owner. That lucky guy! : )
Historical Racing Photos...
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Before the Scalli Restoration of #19...
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After the Pat Scalli Restoration
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Jon Lowe's Photo Gallery - Max Moritz/Ralph Meaney GT
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Porsche 50th Celebration...
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Rennsport Reunion II (Apr 21-23, 2004)
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Rennsport Reunion III (Nov 1-4, 2007)
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1970 Porsche 914-GT FIA World Championship of Makes 001.jpg
1970 Porsche 914-GT FIA World Championship of Makes 001.jpg
1970 Nurburgring Results - Time and Two Seats Book.jpg
1970 Nurburgring Results - Time and Two Seats Book.jpg
THIS IS AN OLD SALES AD!  Don't call, Mettelman was a previous owner.
THIS IS AN OLD SALES AD! Don't call, Mettelman was a previous owner.
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1970 Porsche 914-GT FIA World Championship of Makes - Photo 12
1970 Porsche 914-GT FIA World Championship of Makes - Photo 12