The 906 Bergspyder

– A Porsche That Never Was — Until Now –

The 906 Bergspyder

A Porsche That Never Was — Until Now

In 1966, Porsche built the 906 Carrera 6, a lightweight, fiberglass-bodied machine that marked the transition from privateer sports cars to factory prototypes. Soon after, Porsche produced a handful of open-top Bergspyders — “mountain spiders” — for European hillclimb competition. But a 906 Bergspyder was never among them. 

At Crystal Lake Motor Company, we asked: what if it had been? 

Our Interpretation 

The 906 Bergspyder is a historically inspired creation — a car that might have existed in period, faithfully executed with the same spirit, methods, and details. It blends the engineering precision of a Porsche 906 with the romantic minimalism of the factory Bergspyders. 

  • Chassis: Custom tube frame, engineered to Porsche-correct geometry and proportions.
  • Bodywork: Hand-laid fiberglass, trimmed and finished to period-authentic standards.
  • Power: Porsche flat-six engine, mated to a Porsche transaxle.
  • Weight: Ultra-light, designed with hillclimb agility in mind.
  • Chassis: Custom tube frame, engineered to Porsche-correct geometry and proportions.
  • Bodywork: Hand-laid fiberglass, trimmed and finished to period-authentic standards.
  • Power: Porsche flat-six engine, mated to a Porsche transaxle.
  • Weight: Ultra-light, designed with hillclimb agility in mind.

Built to Be Driven

Like the cars of the era, the 906 Bergspyder is not a showpiece — it is a driver’s car. Every component is selected and fabricated with purpose: lightness, responsiveness, and the sound and feel of a 1960s prototype race car. We deliver the car ready for mountain roads and racetracks, a tribute to Porsche’s ingenuity and motorsport heritage.

A Timeless Tribute

While the original Porsche archives hold no 906 Bergspyder, we consider our creation a faithful continuation of that lineage — a car that pays homage to what could have been. For enthusiasts and collectors, it is an invitation to step into history and experience a machine that combines imagination, authenticity, and performance.