Porsche 962-121 (1986) - Leven / Stuck / Ludwig

The Porsche 962 was powered by a Type 935, 3.0L, twin-turbocharged, flat-6 motor which was hooked up to a 5-speed manual transmission. The 962 quickly became a favourite of factory team drivers and privateers.

The Porsche 962 made its debut at the 1985 24 Hours of Daytona where the car swept the top four positions. A 962 went on to win 15 of 16 races and won the manufacturer's title that season. Due to the 962's overwhelming success, in 1986, the IMSA put restrictions on the car to slow it down so that it cold be more competitive with the rest of the competition. In 1986, a 962 won 12 of 17 races and in 1987, a 962 won 13 of 16 races. Hit with more restrictions, 962's only won six races from 1988 to 1990.

This Porsche 962 was purchased in 1986 by Bruce Level of Seattle for his Bayside Motor Sports Team. This particular car was one of the more successful 962's in IMSA competition. In 1986, Leven raced this car in only six races. In 1987, this car won six of the eleven races that it entred. From 1986 to 1989, it won seven of 22 races including the 12 Hours of Sebring. In 2011, Leven had the car fully restored and painted in its Havoline livery which the car wore during the 24 Hours of Daytona when he teamed up with Hans Stuck and Klaus Ludwig.