Beck 1964 Porsche 904 Carrera GTS Replica 2.7L
Vehicle Details
- Year: 1964
- Make: Beck
- Model: Porsche 904 Replica
- VIN: MVIN382975IND
- Mileage Shown: 1,246
- Transmission: Manual
- Title Status: Clean
- Color: Red
- Seller Type: Private Party
- Location: Tampa, FL 33612
- Country: United States of America
- Lot #: V-0056205
The Porsche 904 was developed as a street-legal race car by Porsche and achieved significant success, winning its category in the Manufacturer's World Championship in 1964 and 1965. This Beck 1964 Porsche 904 Carrera GTS replica was commissioned through Special Edition, Inc. in late 2020 and delivered new to the seller in 2023. Finished in red over a black interior, it features a 2.7-liter Porsche flat-six engine with upgraded cams, ported heads, 40mm PMO carburetors, and a 5-speed manual transaxle. The custom build includes optional 17” Coddington aluminum wheels, billet aluminum uprights, four-wheel coilover suspension, ventilated disc brakes, rack-and-pinion steering, an FIA rear end and door panel, a Kamm tail spoiler, chrome Hella fog lights, rear reflectors, front hood fasteners, painted stripes, air conditioning, 4-point Crow racing harnesses, a leather dashboard, a leather diamond pattern fuel tank cover, and Burberry plaid fabric bucket seats with interchangeable black leather inserts. This no-expense-spared Beck 904 replica is now being offered for auction by its original owner out of Florida.
The fiberglass bodywork was hand-assembled by Special Edition, Inc. of Bremen, Indiana. The exterior is finished in red with painted white racing stripes, removable Gulf livery decals, and racing number markers. Accessories include an FIA rear end and door panel, a rear Kamm tail spoiler, sliding side windows, chrome Hella fog lights, covered LED headlamps, rear reflectors, front hood fasteners, a center hood-mounted fuel filler, fender-mounted chrome mirrors, dual exhaust pipes, and gold Porsche badging. The car rides on 17” Coddington aluminum wheels dressed in Michelin tires from 2022 measuring 225/45 ZR17 at the front and 255/40 ZR17 at the rear. Detailed images are provided in the gallery.
The cabin features a black leather dashboard, door panels, square weave carpeting, and leather bucket seats with Burberry plaid inserts. A set of interchangeable black leather seat inserts accompanies the sale. Accessories include black and red coco floor mats, a wood-rimmed three-spoke steering wheel with a Porsche crest center cap, red 4-point Crow racing harnesses, analog VDO gauges, drilled pedals, and an air conditioning system. The fully upholstered trunk features a diamond-stitched black leather fuel tank cover.
Configured for endurance racing applications with high-compression pistons, the 2.7-liter flat-six uses a 7R engine case from a 1974-1977 Porsche 911. It features sport cams and ported heads to accommodate 40mm PMO carburetors. The rear wheels are driven through a 5-speed manual transaxle that was rebuilt by Special Edition, Inc. The car features four-wheel coilover suspension with billet aluminum uprights, rack-and-pinion steering, and ventilated disc brakes with four-piston calipers.
This sale will include a clean title and a set of black leather seat inserts.
The seller would like you to know: “This car is considered by many to be one of the most coveted designs ever built; the lines and dimensions are simply amazing. I compare it to the Mercedes 300SL, Ferrari Dino, and the Corvette Split window coupe in its elegance. If you’re looking for a special car to drive or to show, this 904 recreation will grab tons of attention every time it is out of your garage. This is the modern equivalent to the original 904's that cost millions.”
Comments (64)
@badboybuses hey Ric! It's Jeff. 🙂
@the.car.museum they're similar but different. The colour is more eye catching. Let's see how the P Car Market crowd compares to the BaT following. Both low mileage cars (these cars are meant to be driven!) begging for new owners on the open road.
Thank you everyone who has been following this auction, it's nice to see the strong interest in this 904. I have uploaded some additional photos of the custom leather that covers the fuel tank and also the front storage that is accessible forward of the fuel tank.
Bid in the amount of $23,904
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@jazzyg72 The first (larger) knob next to the ignition is for the headlights and the smaller knob is to operate the fog lights.
@Tgilbert what do the two unmarked knobs to the right of the ignition key operate?
Bid in the amount of $22,904
@993GT2R The car is titled as a 1964
@tee_kay It’ll be interesting to see how this 904 stacks up against the one listed on BAT. This one’s easily the more appealing car—looks like it belongs in a museum. The color combo and interior are absolutely wild.
What year is on the title?
@Chupee The stripes are painted, I was not considering them to be part of the graphics.
Nice little GTS. I have # 21.
@Chupee Special Edition Inc. can repaint the car if you'd like. They can also do any upgrades or mods.
@Tgilbert Stripes also, as it says PAINTED? thx
@Chupee The graphics are vinyl and can be easily removed if so desired.
@tee_kay I would guess it would have somewhere in the neighborhood of 250-275 hp.
Graphics painted or vinyl?
How much power does the 2.7 produce?
@zollerm Thanks for your question, it weighs around 1,750 lbs.
Bid in the amount of $21,964
Weight of the car? Thank you.
Bid in the amount of $21,000
Bid in the amount of $20,500
Bid in the amount of $20,000
@jazzyg72 There are no security features on the car., with the exception of the doors that will lock with the key. Thank you for your question.
@Tgilbert are there any security features built into the car?
@Geschwindigkeit Oh! You also own a Beck 904? What's your name? Chassis number? Whereabouts are you located? I'm in LA. Please def reach out to Carey to join the email list.
David Keens, chassis #38, was one of the first to convert his 915 to a 916 side shift. California Motorsports (CMS) in Lake Havasu City AZ does the conversion also. They're rebuilding my 901 side shift. The 916 side shift kit, I believe, comes from a single supplier in Germany, but has to be reworked quite a bit to work properly.
The 914/901 was tail shift from 1970-72, then side shift from 1973-76.
@tee_kay Thanks for the explanation regarding the transmissions. I know the 901 and 915 have the tail shift. I was hoping this was one that had a conversion to side shift. Wevo used to make a kit and Patrick Motorsports had one as well. I have a Beck 904 with 915 tail shift and as you say it is a little sloppy. Was hoping to get a lead on how this transmission got the side shift. Forgot all about the 914 trannies. I'll be following up on your group membership.
Bid in the amount of $16,904
@Tgilbert Yes, please reach out to Carey. He's also part of the email list. He can connect you with us! :-)
@tee_kay I have heard of the 904 group, I’ve never known how to join it. I’ll reach out to Carey Hines for more information. I’m a member of several clubs, including the Gull Wing Group, Ford GT Forum, PCA, 356 Registry and Fog (Florida Owners Group) having a special interest car group is extremely valuable and useful, everyone is happy to share information and there is a wealth of knowledge shared among group members. Thanks for mentioning the Beck 904 Owners Group on this listing.
@moorewithwheels the chassis & tub are both made from stainless steel and are inherently resistant to corrosion. Body is fibreglass. No concerns for rust!
@Geschwindigkeit the gearbox is a 901 side shift from later 914s. Earlier 914s used 901 gearboxes straight out of 911s and hence were tail shift since it had to be swapped around for mid engine mounting. Tail shift makes for clunky shifting. Side shift is more accurate & direct. So this is not from a Boxster or Cayman.
Most Beck 904s come equipped with 3.6 engines from 964s or 993s, and a 915 tail shift gearbox. Some owners have modified their 915s into 916 side shifts as found in some 914/6 cars to improve shifting accuracy.
Also note that the 901 gearbox is a dog leg transmission, 1st gear is down and to the left.
I btw am part of the Beck 904 Owners Group Email List. We're a group of about two dozen current, past and in-the-build-queue owners. The seller isn't a member of the group but we'd love to have him join to share his stories & experiences.
A recent Beck 904 sold on BaT for $172K.
I had an interested party inquire about the graphics. All of the graphics can easily be removed and are not harmful to the paint or glass windows.
Sure it does. It's a Ford, it's the right shape, and it goes fast. That, to me, covers all the necessaries.
@Jimbo1907 I do have a 2006 Heritage Ford GT does that count?
Bid in the amount of $15,000
They are beautiful cars, although you could argue that the 904 shape is just as memorable. Thank you. (I don't mean to ignore the 300SL on the lift, either. You just need a GT40 to have all the hits covered.)
@Jimbo1907 You are spot on, it is a 1967 Phantom V
Bid in the amount of $13,000
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@moorewithwheels Please excuse my poor editing and grammar: There are no protective coatings on the car.
@moorewithwheels I'm sorry I did not properly answer your question: There is no protective coatings the car.
@restncreate The car has a Clean Florida title listing it as a 1964 Beck, it can be tagged with antique or a Collectable vintage plate with the DMV.
@moorewithwheels Great question: The frame is a tubular steel chassis with an aluminum tub.
Is that an older Phantom behind the 904? Quite an impressive garage, there.
Can I kindly ask how is the car titled?
Does the frame feature any corrosion preventing coating?
@Tgilbert I have uploaded photos of the donor car and some of the build process at Special Editions. Also I had an external oiler cooler installed to accommodate air conditioning.
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@Geschwindigkeit I shipped the donor car which was a 914/6 and Special Editions pulled the engine and transmission and for this build. I will upload pictures today showing the donor car along with some production photos of the build stages at Special Editions. The transmission was rebuilt by Special Editions and the engine and transmission was installed and sorted in their shop. I don't believe they will do this scope of work anymore, I think they will ship the completed build and have the new owner install the motor/transmission and then they can ship the car back for final sorting if necessary. Special Editions has a fantastic facility are are well staffed with skilled craftsmen to handle all aspects of production. I had a friend that recommended that I make a visit to see the facilities. Carey Hines gave me a tour and I was so impressed I paid a deposit to get in the build queue which at that time was 2 years. Luckily someone dropped out and I got bumped up closer to the front. I may have had too much coffee this morning, the best answer for your inquiry is that the transmission is the same 5 speed 911 type that was matched to the donor car.
@Hatchdad The interior is surprisingly spacious, the seats are very comfortable and they do adjust front to back. I'm 5'9 and have the my seat all the way forward to fully depress the clutch. It looks like there is 4" left behind the seat to accommodate someone as tall as you.
Bid in the amount of $12,000
Beautiful car. My favorite Porsche. I noticed the transmission shift linkage runs to the bottom left side of the trans. This is not typical of a series 901 or 915, which both come out the back. Is the trans modified or a different series? Boxster or Cayman?
@Tgilbert Oops ..... found the rest of the photos! Still concerned with fit.
Please post more pictures of interior, front and rear undercarriage. Are the seats adjustable? Is interior comfortable for a 6'-3" driver?
@opener The wheels are made by Boyd Coddington Wheels in Long Beach CA they are aluminum wheels manufactured to match the performance and style of the original 904’s
What are the wheels?
@jfort Chuck Beck must have been very entertaining, you're lucky to have had time to be hanging around with him. I have watched him racing, legendary stuff for sure!
Bid in the amount of $2,796
I spent memorable afternoon in Oxford Ohio talking to Mr. Beck. If I recall correctly he had 2 of his 904’s there. I think they had 4 cyl engines. Regarding engines, for what it’s worth, I have a similar 2.7 in my 914-6 and it makes 225 HP. This beautiful car, like my six, will perform and sound great.
Bid in the amount of $1,000
Welcome to this auction, if you have questions I can assist with answers, this is a fantastic car, I hope you enjoy taking a look at the pictures posted.