Pocher 1/8 Gulf Porsche 917 metal kit HK118 low stock
Pocher Gulf Porsche 917 kit HK118$990. plus $90. s/h
This exceptional kit includes over 316 high-quality parts of prepainted metal and plastic and over 200 screws for assembly, allowing you to construct an incredibly detailed replica.
The model features working suspension that accurately reflects the car's legendary handling and performance on the track. It includes fully functional steering, moving doors and a clamshell engine cover, providing an interactive building experience.
For two seasons it trampled its opposition and won world championship race after championship race, including Le Mans in 1970 and 1971, subsequently its speed dubbed as ‘too fast’ at over 240mph lead rule makers to throw out large capacity race cars from endurance racing; at which point it turned its sights to America where it proceeded to shatter its rivals in turbocharged form, cementing its legacy as one of the greatest racing cars of all time. This livery is the 1971 Gulf liveried 917k, raced by motorsport British legend Derek Bell and Swiss Jo Siffert at the 1000km Monza, where it placed second, only behind its sister Porsche 917K.
For two seasons it trampled its opposition and won world championship race after championship race, including Le Mans in 1970 and 1971, subsequently its speed dubbed as ‘too fast’ at over 240mph lead rule makers to throw out large capacity race cars from endurance racing; at which point it turned its sights to America where it proceeded to shatter its rivals in turbocharged form, cementing its legacy as one of the greatest racing cars of all time. This livery is the 1971 Gulf liveried 917k, raced by motorsport British legend Derek Bell and Swiss Jo Siffert at the 1000km Monza, where it placed second, only behind its sister Porsche 917K.