One of 17 genuine Porsche 924 GTRs – Amazing period race history including Le Mans 24h – Delivered new to Richard Loyd with Original Bill of Sale on file – Ready to race with valid FIA HTP papers til 2031 – Comprehensive history file!

Chassis BS720006 comes out of 16 years of ownership, the current owner used the car sparingly at track days or other outings. It is currently fitted with the upgraded 2.5l engine pushing over 400hp which makes it one of the fastest 924GTRs. It is eligible for Le Mans Classic and many other prestigious events
It comes with a set of brand new BBS center lock wheels and some other bits like a central radio system.

The Porsche has been featured in the 924 Carrera book Evolution to Excellence by ‘Roy Smith’

In 2024 the GTR got a full inspection done by Jochen Bader Classic car specialist who recognized the car as the real chassis 6. Full Chassis inspection was done with magneto

Original bill of sale from Porsche AG to Richard Loyd and other owners are all on file and can be forwarded by demand

We are very proud to present this very rare Porsche 924 GTR with chassis number BS720006.

The ultimate development of the 924 in its race trim was the 924 Carrera GTR race car, which produced 375 hp from a highly modified version of the 2.0 L I4 used in all 924s, and weighed in at 930 kg. This allowed for a 0–60 mph (97 km/h) time of 4.7 seconds and a top speed of 290 km/h In 1980, Porsche entered three 924 GTRs at the 24 hours of Le Mans, which went on to finish 6th, 12th and 13th overall. Also building a 924GTR rally race car, and two other GTRs (Miller and BF Goodrich). 17 fully assembled 924 GTRs were built, with chassis numbers 18 and 19 as spares for the private racing teams. A limited number of special series parts were produced to support the teams.

Chassis number BS720006 was Sold to Richard Loyd from GTI Engineering, Silverstone by Porsche from new and was used for 2 seasons of World Championship races

The car was driven by Richard Loyd himself together with saloon car star Andy Rouse. They entered it in the IMSA class, where it did extraordinarily well, winning the class four times out of the seven races, retiring at Monza, not being classified at the Silverstone 6-hours and then retiring at the Six hour mark at Le Mans, whilst leading the class.

Period Race History of chassis BS720006

- 1981 Monza 1000 Kilometers – Finished 8th overall and 1st in GT class
- 1981 Silverstone 6h – Finished 11th overall and 2nd in GT Class
- 1981 Nurburgring 1000 Kilometers – Finished 15th overall and 2nd in GT class
- 1981 Le Mans 24 Hours – Did not start due to engine problems
- 1981 Brands Hatch 1000 Kilometers – Finished 9th overall
- 1982 Monza 1000 Kilometers – DNF due to engine overheating
- 1982 Silverstone 1000 Kilometers – DNF
- 1982 Nurburgring 1000 Kilometers – Finished 5th overall and 1st in IMSA GTO class
- 1982 Le Mans 24 Hours – DNF – 6hours after leading IMSA GTO class gearbox gave up
- 1982 Spa 1000 Kilometers – Finished 15th overall and 1st in IMSA GTO class
- 1982 Mugello 1000 Kilometers – DNF due to accident ( pictures on file)
- 1982 Brands Hatch 1000 Kilometers – Finished 17th overall and 1st in IMSA GTO class