1968 Trans-Am Champion- Porsche U-2-7, a very special car. Part 6
April 20th, 2010, Features
Tuesday was bitter-sweet as U27 headed to a new home; I’ll miss having the car though it will be going to a well seasoned vintage racer who most certainly has the talent to drive it well. A2Z and I had lunch with its new “custodian” today. Over lunch, the topic of “tribute cars” came up and we agreed that this car, though not the real 1968 championship winning car, was as close as anyone could possibly make it and THAT is what attracted its new owner. With Tony, Mac and Don all being consulted in the build (those who built the original some 42 years ago) it may be the best and perhaps only time that the same group of guys were brought together to bring a truly great car back to life. The big applause however, goes to Marc Zurlinden…race car builder extraordinaire…well done Marc; truly, well done!!!
On a side note, Marc…..those on that other web-site that we both admire so very much…..well, they can kiss our lilly white butts! 
Sure would have liked the chance to drive this fantastic car on a track just once…….the smile factor must be enormous.
O.C.C.E
April 21st, 2010 at 8:13 am
Klaus , Marc,
What trip !….the Saga of U-2-7 will continue to appear at vintage circuits. The new owner has been a serious collector and race competitor for many years. The good news is this great tribute 911 will bring smiles to many new fans that would like see and hear the sounds of the true 2 liter Porsche engine, unique with period German Solex Carbs leading the way. U-2-7 has appeared and competed at Rennsport III and the 2009 Monterey Historics. It was a true honor to be a part of the build and tribute to U-2-7. Three Cheers keeping the Legends Alive.
Tony Adamowicz
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