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[[Walter Glockler]] was a [[Volkswagen]] (among other marques) dealer in Frankfurt, Germany. Being a racer himself, and knowing of Dr. [[Ferdinand Porsche]]'s exploits with [[Auto Union]] and [[Cisitalia]] Grand Prix cars, he quickly saw the potential contained in Dr. Porsche's first post-war effort, the model [[Porsche 356|356]]. The '''Glockler-Porsches''' were 'specials' in that they were individually hand-built with each successive racecar integrating lessons learned from previous interations. The Glockler-Porsches were built on modified 356 underpinnings. All were mid-engined, but switching the engine location from the 356's rear-engined layout for better weight distribution also caused handling problems with the trailing arm (which initially became leading arm) suspension design. It wasn't until the third Glockler-Porsche (pictured) that Glockler's team of technicians successfully modified the rear suspension to remedy this. The first Glockler Specials were based on the early [[Porsche 356]] small-bore architecture. Their 1,086 cc engine size allowed them to compete in the under 1,100 cc categories. These engines, running on gasoline, put out a modest 50 hp. | [[Walter Glockler]] was a [[Volkswagen]] (among other marques) dealer in Frankfurt, Germany. Being a racer himself, and knowing of Dr. [[Ferdinand Porsche]]'s exploits with [[Auto Union]] and [[Cisitalia]] Grand Prix cars, he quickly saw the potential contained in Dr. Porsche's first post-war effort, the model [[Porsche 356|356]]. The '''Glockler-Porsches''' were 'specials' in that they were individually hand-built with each successive racecar integrating lessons learned from previous interations. The Glockler-Porsches were built on modified 356 underpinnings. All were mid-engined, but switching the engine location from the 356's rear-engined layout for better weight distribution also caused handling problems with the trailing arm (which initially became leading arm) suspension design. It wasn't until the third Glockler-Porsche (pictured) that Glockler's team of technicians successfully modified the rear suspension to remedy this. The first Glockler Specials were based on the early [[Porsche 356]] small-bore architecture. Their 1,086 cc engine size allowed them to compete in the under 1,100 cc categories. These engines, running on gasoline, put out a modest 50 hp. | ||
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| Glocker 356 | |
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| Race Car | |
| Category | Road Race/Hillclimb/Endurance |
| Constructor | Glocker-Porsche |
| Chassis | Porsche 356 |
| Suspension (front) | |
| Suspension (rear) | Trailing Arm |
| Engine | 1,488cc Porsche |
| Power | 86hp |
| Transmission | 4-speed Transaxle |
| Fuel | Alcohol |
| Tyres | {{{Tyres}}} |
| Notable entrants | Walter Glockler, Max Hoffman, Johnny von Neuman |
| Notable drivers | Helm Glockler, Johnny von Neuman, |
| Debut | 1952 Nurburgring |
| Races competed | |
| Race victories | 1952 Nurburgring |
| Constructors' Championships | 1952 German Championship |
| Drivers' Championships | |
| Pole positions | |
| Fastest laps | |
| Designer | Body: C. W. Weidenhausen; Chassis: Hermann Ramelow |
Walter Glockler was a Volkswagen (among other marques) dealer in Frankfurt, Germany. Being a racer himself, and knowing of Dr. Ferdinand Porsche's exploits with Auto Union and Cisitalia Grand Prix cars, he quickly saw the potential contained in Dr. Porsche's first post-war effort, the model 356. The Glockler-Porsches were 'specials' in that they were individually hand-built with each successive racecar integrating lessons learned from previous interations. The Glockler-Porsches were built on modified 356 underpinnings. All were mid-engined, but switching the engine location from the 356's rear-engined layout for better weight distribution also caused handling problems with the trailing arm (which initially became leading arm) suspension design. It wasn't until the third Glockler-Porsche (pictured) that Glockler's team of technicians successfully modified the rear suspension to remedy this. The first Glockler Specials were based on the early Porsche 356 small-bore architecture. Their 1,086 cc engine size allowed them to compete in the under 1,100 cc categories. These engines, running on gasoline, put out a modest 50 hp.
Gallery
Complete Racing Results
(key) (results in bold indicate pole position)
| Year | Team | Engine | Tyres | Drivers | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | Points | WCC |
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| YYYY | (Constructor) | (Engine) | (Tyre code) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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