Bob Akin, a legend behind the wheels of countless Porsches, shared driving duties in the #9 Dick Barbour entry with Rob McFarlin and Roy Woods, sponsored by the famous “King of Beers”, Budweiser. Quite by coincidence, the #9 emblazoned on the big Porsche reflected the trios starting position. This didn’t put a dent in their ambitions, though.

The “Swap Shop” 935 led the first two hours before Al Holbert and John Paul, Sr. took over the lead; a place they held until their drivetrain packed up in the 8th hour. Akin/McFarlin/Woods were in hot pursuit of the lead when it fell into their laps.

Their plan was the classic endurance racing approach: strategy paid dividends over outright speed. Akin and company kept the boost pressure turned down, driving smoothly and consistently, and taking care of the equipment. The beautiful blue, flame-spitting #9 Porsche 935 was an unforgettable winner of the classic, gruelling Sebring 12 Hour endurance race!

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In the mid-30s the Avus race track was given a number of spectacular banked bends – this made it possible to stage the world’s fastest car races. In 1937, for instance, it was Hermann Lang who won the race in a Mercedes, driving at an average speed of 261.63 km/h(162.57 mph). On the straights, his car even managed a breathtaking top speed of 321 km/h(199.46 mph).

With its striking contrasts and lightning-quick play of colors, the new Avus Galaxy multi-effect paint is no less breathtaking. Depending on the angle of light striking it, the dazzling golden green is transformed into an extravagant rosewood under-laid with shades of aubergine and silver. The astonishing effect is achieved with special pigments which refract and reflect the light in a variety of ways, which is the origin of the many iridescent color effects, each with a unique character.

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