Porsche 917K 4.9L #23 Winner 1970 24h Le Mans 1/8 scale MODEL KIT
This is the Porsche 917K 4.9L #23 Winner 1970 24h Le Mans 1/8 scale MODEL KIT by IXO.
The Porsche 917K 4.9L, driven by Hans Herrmann and Richard Attwood for Team Salzburg, car number 23, triumphed at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1970. This victory marked Porsche’s first overall win at Le Mans, a significant milestone in motorsport history. Herrmann, a seasoned veteran, and Attwood, known for his consistency and skill, delivered a masterful performance. The 1970 race was unique due to its challenging weather conditions, with heavy rain adding to the already demanding nature of the endurance event. This race was also famously depicted in the Steve McQueen film "Le Mans," further cementing its legendary status. The combination of the Porsche 917K’s groundbreaking engineering and the drivers’ expertise led to a historic win, setting the stage for Porsche's future successes at Le Mans.
Assembly of these IXO kits are primarily by screws. The metal body and chassis are pre-painted, plastic parts are molded in appropriate colors, and they have new-generation detail, fit, and finish. Full color photographic step-by-step instruction manuals Included.
The Porsche 917K 4.9L, driven by Hans Herrmann and Richard Attwood for Team Salzburg, car number 23, triumphed at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1970. This victory marked Porsche’s first overall win at Le Mans, a significant milestone in motorsport history. Herrmann, a seasoned veteran, and Attwood, known for his consistency and skill, delivered a masterful performance. The 1970 race was unique due to its challenging weather conditions, with heavy rain adding to the already demanding nature of the endurance event. This race was also famously depicted in the Steve McQueen film "Le Mans," further cementing its legendary status. The combination of the Porsche 917K’s groundbreaking engineering and the drivers’ expertise led to a historic win, setting the stage for Porsche's future successes at Le Mans.
Assembly of these IXO kits are primarily by screws. The metal body and chassis are pre-painted, plastic parts are molded in appropriate colors, and they have new-generation detail, fit, and finish. Full color photographic step-by-step instruction manuals Included.
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