Amalgam Porsche 917K - 1971 Daytona Winner - Gulf Livery - Race Weathered 1:8 SCALE

• Limited to just 10 pieces
• Precisely replicated as raced to victory by Pedro Rodríguez and Jackie Oliver at the 24 Hours of Daytona on the 30th and 31st of January 1971
• Weathering details precisely applied by artisans in Bristol using archival imagery
• Model accompanied by an archive quality print of the car mid-race
  
• 1:8 scale model, over 51 cms/20 inches long
• Each model hand-built and assembled by a small team of craftsmen
• Made using the finest quality materials
• Over 4000 hours to develop the model
• Over 450 hours to build and weather each model
• Thousands of precisely engineered parts: castings, photo-etchings and CNC machined metal components
• Base model built using a digital scan of an original 917 and paint codes supplied by Porsche
• Officially licensed 24 Hours of Le Mans product

We are thrilled to offer a special edition of ten race weathered Porsche 917Ks, as raced to victory by Pedro Rodríguez and Jackie Oliver at the 24 Hours of Daytona on the 30th and 31st of January 1971. This unique edition of only ten models has been meticulously hand-painted and detailed by our master model makers to show every detail of the race dirt and damage as the car drove to victory. Each of the ten models will be accompanied by an archive quality Giclée print of the car mid-race, selected by the curator at Motorsport Images.

The Porsche 917 is one of the most iconic race cars in motorsport history. Its creation followed a shift in FIA rules for prototype engines, with a new 3.0-litre engine limit introduced for 1968. Porsche, already developing the 908, quickly unveiled the 917, a Group 4 car with a 4.5-litre Flat-12 engine. Early tests were challenging, but after refinements, including wider rear wheels, the 917K version emerged as a dominant force.

The 917K made its debut at the 1970 Daytona 24 Hours, where Porsche finished 1-2 and set a distance record. The 917K’s success continued with seven major wins in 1970 and another overall victory at Le Mans in 1971. Its dominance extended into the Can-Am series, where it was so successful the competition waned.

The 917K's legacy is cemented in motorsport history and film, famously featured in Le Mans with Steve McQueen. This 1:8 scale model replicates the #2 car driven by Pedro Rodríguez and Jackie Oliver at Daytona in 1971, where they triumphed in a thrilling battle after a gearbox failure. The model is crafted with Porsche's input, using digital scanning and meticulous attention to detail for ultimate accuracy.

The Porsche 917K Daytona 1970 Race Weathered Edition is limited to just 10 pieces.

Handling Race Weathered Models

Please note that Amalgam’s weathered models are incredibly fragile and require careful handling. We recommend you keep handling to a minimum to avoid removing the weathered effects from the model. When handling the model, please adhere to the instructions included with the product when purchased.

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71 Daytona Winner - Gulf Livery - Race Weathered 1:8 SCALE