Piëch to Peak - 300 Miles Through The Rockies
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ก.ย. 2024
- Independence Pass is the second highest crossing of the Continental Divide in the United States at an altitude of 12,095 feet, and twists its way through the mountains in a series of switchbacks, hairpins, long sweeping turns, and various elevations and grades. Round trip, it is some 300 miles and approximately four hours worth of driving. 906s, while road legal, are still thoroughbred race cars devoid of any sound deadening or luxuries.
It sounded like a crazy idea at the time, but it wasn’t long before we had a group of friends and clients who shared the same desire to take on the challenge. Two more 906s were sourced for their new caretakers and joined 906-110 in the workshop. For the next three and a half months, the cars which had sat for approximately a decade were prepped to be roadworthy once again and to perform at altitude. While planning the logistics for Pikes Peak with Jeff Zwart, the invite was extended and Jeff gladly accepted with his personal 906 and helped to plan the route. Piëch to Peak was officially on its way to becoming a reality.
#porsche906 #carrera6 #roadscholars
I wish we could see more films like this.
Epic👏🏻
Awesome! I live in Colorado about 45 minutes north of Denver and know some of the roads that they were driving on in this video. If I had seen this group of cars drive by me on the road I would have turned around and followed them for hours if I had to just to see them and to be able to talk to everyone involved with this project. This was a historic drive for sure. The only thing I can say that the video was missing is about 30 more minutes of driving footage of these beautiful machines. I’d love to see an extended length “Director’s Cut” with more in-depth up close video detailing the cars and more driving footage. A full driving review type of video would be awesome. We don’t get to see very many full test drive reviews on older cars like these. Jeff Zwart and Road Scholars could really fill a void in the car video market by making some full review videos of classic cars like that. Hint, hint. Great video of some amazing cars. Thanks for sharing. 👍
Remember in 1969, thinking this would be like heaven to drive on the street.
Wish I was there, damn those classics look amazing!
Just a wonderful video. Class, humility and excellence. Thanks, much.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Wow that’s incredible
Thanks for sharing this story.
Excellent........ pure emotion on wheels
Incredible Porsches & custodians...thx for sharing!
So great!!! And SO INSPIRING!!! I’m going to take some of my old cars to the mountains and drive them!!!
Great video - cool concept, great thoughts / comments from the participants, wonderful footage. You all have captured the essence of the ‘magic’ of classic cars.
Fancy vacation for you guys, but just another work day for those of us that live in the Rockies.
Awesome!!!
Very cool. 906 is my favorite of the Porsche plastic racers...
It looks like a dream
Amazing
upload the whole 300miles of drive
Where did this nonsense of “Custodian” begin? Awesome cars and owners.
Great video ... But I'd rather hear the cars than the music
Oh ! After all the time this operation took and all the footage you shot !!!
Where in HELL , is " PART II " of this trek ????????
My friend Ed drives fast but surfs 🏄🏽♂️ even faster.
Always hated rich guys, locking up cars in mothballs.
Now THESE GUYS make me want to be right there where they are owning and driving these Fish out of Water , racing cars. Wow!
🇩🇪 PORSCHE🇩🇪❤❤❤
CARRERA 6 TYPE 906