My coolest barn (Hangar) find ever, Whittington 935 - Page 5

ryans65 · 11-06-2020, 08:21 AM

I'd love to see more pictures of this thing! Thank you for posting what you have though.

efhughes3 · efhughes3's Garage

Great story-thanks for sharing!

mgro1959 · mgro1959's Garage

Congrats on the completion. The barn find is the best. Found a few gems but nothing like this. Dreams do come true. Enjoy and keep hunting. You never know what will turn up. Thats the joy this hobby brings.The people and the cars. Stay safe. Thanks Rob.

Langers · 11-06-2020, 11:49 AM

I couldn’t see a roll cage in the bare shell pics - what’s the story with that?

porschyard · 11-06-2020, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Marc Bixen

So in the end, did you find any , Whittington"Buried treasure" in the car?
Just kidding. I know you couldn't say anyways.

Marc there was absolutely nothing on this chassis and when I say nothing I mean NOTHING. Torres had many of the parts needed to put this car back together but he did have to buy a few things including some parts he had previously sold to other people and was growling at what he had to pay to get them back LOL. As to the buried treasure I truly feel like I found the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow becuase of the journey and gracious compensation that has come my way becuase of it. Richard

porschyard · 11-06-2020, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by s9motors

Richard

Congrats. I know it has been a long process and thanks for sharing. Yes I can keep a secret!
See you tomorrow.

Thanks for keeping a secret John

porschyard · 11-06-2020, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ryans65

I'd love to see more pictures of this thing! Thank you for posting what you have though.

I will post more when I get home from the track next week. Richard

porschyard · 11-06-2020, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Langers

I couldn’t see a roll cage in the bare shell pics - what’s the story with that?

As I said previously the tub was bare to the bone.

Neel · 12:22 PM

I know I'm extremely 'late to the party', but a longtime personal friend was involved with the Whittington Brothers racing effort.. He may be an additional source of information for you!!

porschyard · 11-06-2020, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Neel

I know I'm extremely 'late to the party', but a longtime personal friend was involved with the Whittington Brothers racing effort.. He may be an additional source of information for you!!

We are always looking for additional info, the amount of stories and info I have garnered from Jim Weber over the last 2 days is incredible.

550bryan · 11-06-2020, 01:36 PM

Richard, I just love you story and the enthusiasm you exhibit, it does seem like you have hit the automotive jackpot. congrats!

Restore_84 · 11-06-2020, 04:06 PM

Nice! The gifts we get in life, congratulations! Looks amazing and must sound wicked. Can’t wait to see it tomorrow.

porschyard · 11-06-2020, 04:43 PM

Carlos de Quesada P1 in the qualifying race P2 starting position for the classic 24 in the 935. We are hoping for good things this weekend

porschyard · 11-06-2020, 08:22 PM

https://www.porscheroadandrace.com/whittingtons-009-0004-rises-from-the-ashes/?fbclid=IwAR016litZpdCAwjeQWBXCiFmuWo4MBwrsklXRBa4 JMyTihTGaxBpPxust_M

Not 100% accurate but pretty darn close

porschyard · 11-07-2020, 05:03 AM

Well the day has finally arrived, after 2 1/2 long years this gorgeous Beast is getting ready to hit the this famed track again. Nick P. Alegra Motor Sports mechanic is performing pre-race maintenance while Jim Weber who was the crew chief on this car when it won here at Daytona in 1979 watches on.
We are racing today so wish us luck, how cool would it be to start off the re-birth of this car with a win a Daytona!

Richard

porschyard · 11-07-2020, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Racerbvd

Way cool, you are right down the road from me. I wish wasn't already committed to Shrine and work events all weekend. I'd love to meet you and check out the 935.

Yes that would have been nice Byron, you are definitely missing out on a really special moment in history both present and past.

Richard

tbriest · 11-07-2020, 02:34 PM

If you get the car done in time the perfect showing is Amelia Concours next year. Featured car is the Porsche 935 and they are building a pretty nice showing of as many as they can get committed.

porschyard · 11-07-2020, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by tbriest

If you get the car done in time the perfect showing is Amelia Concours next year. Featured car is the Porsche 935 and they are building a pretty nice showing of as many as they can get committed.

Car has been done for about 2 months and is already entered about a month ago

SCrescue · SCrescue's Garage

Had the pleasure of seeing this beauty in person yesterday at Daytona, absolutely spectacular to see it back in action...bravo to all involved!

9onewon · 11-08-2020, 07:11 AM

Incredible story about an incredible car. I was at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1974. Four of us went from the camp ground through the woods to the Mulsanne straight the night of the race (there were virtually NO barriers other than the woods themselves). We sat on a split rail fence just a few feet from the track (road) in the shadow of bushes so the headlights would not reveal our presence and tried to watch the cars go by. It was impossible to turn your head fast enough. If memory serves - I was watching 934's because I believe the 935 came later. I hadn't thought of that night for years before seeing this story. Thanks for the memories.