This is a really nice video. I worked on a 906, (Barney Barnes) in the early seventies in Europe. The original engine had failed and was replaced with a factory injection engine and we struggled with getting an adequate cool fuel feed to the injection pump in hotter weather. At smaller tracks, the Corvettes could be caught easily in the turns because of their poor handling and braking. On the straights they would use their power and just take off. Remember, these cars only had around 128 cubic inches. (It was common to cheat by adding another 200cc's) but what the hey. Despite its age, we managed to get 3rd place at the LeMans short race. I don't remember ANY of the 906's back then being this pristine. They were workhorse race cars and they did very well, considering it was a sixties design with fifteen inch wheels. Once the technology rush began seriously, they were outclassed and now they seem to pop up as over-restored poodles. These cars left the factory built to win. My preference would be to keep the car "factory-rough" but oh well. Hope that the Barnes Car and the driver have survived. This is a really nice car here, but my impression is that it is geared too short for this particular track in this video. I remember "back then" that Porsche would have gear charts with recommended ratios for most of the European tracks. A "test drive" of the Barnes Car on the Autobahn back then gave us an app. top speed of 175 mph. It took the police several weeks to find us and they took the garage plates away as punishment.

One of Porcshe's many classics. What a beautiful little car. Light weight, nimble and faaaast.

Thanks for a great video, with fantastic sound The 906 is my favourite racing sports car.

What a cockpit! Beautiful, thank you

Gorgeous car and I love this sound! :-)

GAWD!! What a sound! I love six cylinder Porsches!

I can appreciate the precision these beautifull cars have.smooth and powerfull.

I would not be able to drive cars like this ... i would be distracted by the engine sound T___T

THANK you for saring this great aural and visual experience. Wonderful sount. Marvelous up-shifts. Hung well with that Corvette, too, especially considering immense power difference.

magnifique vidéo !!! Le son est énorme :)

Great onboard and great sound. Perfect!

Thats amazing! Thanks for great video!

GREAT experience! Tnx a lot!

fun watching the key fob as a g force indicator

I love this

that vette infront of you was friggin fast man.

The 906 is most suited for Silverstone and slower tracks with more curves. :) My dad used to race in formel 3 in the 60s.

906 berry good 👍 KZfaq UP ありがとう！ thank you. ^ ^

thanks for sharing

There was one of these in a Miami Vice episode.

Porscheislife

Pretty nice.

That's a 1.9 litre engine...insane

EPIC

Goes to show what a real race car is like

906 top speed was approximately 160.....around 220 horsepower....this car was getting left behind by other 906's,& 904's....may have been geared to short for this circuit

I want one of these for my daily driver!

Gt Legends...

Amazing!...oh to be rich!

So I have been believing in a myth ... that the Porsche ignition locks were always left to the wheel .. in order to allow 'Messrs. Siffert' starting and shifting into first at the same time . having dive in 🚗;) P.S. That Corvette seems to have enormous acceleration qualities, it reminds me of the big Lady in yellow entered by Greder Racing and often (over)seen on old material.

3:54 ahh that rev match! I could drive the shot outta this car!

Why pray tell is the ignition key on the right side of the steering wheel? Porsche's trademark left key position to edge the start up sequence is legendary. I suppose if this race does not incorporate that and you built the vehicle specifically for this race, then it does not matter. It just seems the heritage would demand that they make all their racers with the left side ignition position.

Do you still own this car?I have some trophy's and photo's you may be interested in.My dad,Fred was the owner untill Dick Smothers.this and his 911L were his favorite's.

Daytona 1966 We ALL rooted for the Blue Batmobile After the Ferrari's BROKE! A 48 Hour race and it would have WON! Even Shell admitted THAT! HATS OFF! Eine Kline Wundar! Running like a (German) CLOCK! I'm CRYING Memories... Friends long gone... Daytona '67 1-2-3 RED CAR REVENGE! Ciao! J.C.

Why does he Press clutch twice while downshifting? Is It because of the syncros?

A Porsche with keys on the right? A Le Mans racer, at that? How very curious.

Not too powerful compared to other cars in the race, the Corvette for example, besides why downshift in most of the curves? Double clutch with that type of gearbox that is all synchromesh? Still a nice old car

That's unique with seeing the steering wheel on the left side of a European endurance sports racer.

Saw the little blue car first run at Daytona, 1966 Hoping it would beat the Ford Mk. IIs after the Ferraris fell on their swords. 176mph from a 2 liter car! 236 hp... As fast as the '64 NART GTO here, with 306 hp.. Dino 246S..... Amazing! Cor!

Not the right track for a 906,not enough top end. Sounds wonderful though!

Why is he driving so slow compared to others? Even other 906 are leaving him behind.

Dickie Smothers 906, Charlie Kolb Dino Sebring 1970 A race long battle... ALL the rolling door stops BROKE! One of the races within the race... Forza Ferrari! J.C.

The driver isn’t one of the fastest. RPM level in the curves not optimal, plays to much with throttle and brakes. Proof: was overtaken by some racers and also by another 906. Nevertheless nice video with good sound !

I listen to this before I go to see my girlfriend, it really helps with the, well you know!!!😁😁😁😁🤣🤣🤣🏁🏁🍺🍺🍺

Real Horse Power, These are a derivative of the 906 Carrera's, which preclude the 908's.Next was the Ferrari killers. The 917 coupes & 909 long tail's.. See Teamgunnaryoutube. com

I hate those chicanes they added down the mulsanne strait.

Too timid and slow.