What constitutes an R Gruppe car is a question I get asked frequently and it’s time I try to answer that question. As the European Chaptermeister of R Gruppe I should know, right? Well, it’s not so cut and dry…. There isn’t one right answer to this question. There isn’t just a single model or configuration that complies with the definition “R Gruppe car”. The one thing they have to meet is the hurdle of a 1964-1973 chassis number and the car must be a 911. So clones based on later chassis (backdates), strictly speaking, are not invited in.
If we listen to the founders of our Gruppe, Freeman Thomas and Cris Huergas, then we can narrow it down a bit. In a recent web interview (http://unobtaniuminc.wordpress.com/2009/12/) Cris said: “Each R Gruppe car is an extension of its owners and their creativity in building something that adds a sporting flavor to their 911s. Anybody can [...]
- February 19, 2010
- Porsche 911 Rally, Winter Trial Rally
- Posted by Rick Bruins
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From Joost we got this group photo of the teams we were drinking beers with and who have saved us from stranding in snow banks! Can’t believe it’s nearly a month ago that we left for this event…
- February 17, 2010
- Historic Racing 911, Porsche 911 Rally, Winter Trial Rally
- Posted by Rick Bruins
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With thanks to Cooper Goei and Rene Middelweerd who took these photos!
