Porsche 917LH 4.5L Team Porsche System Engineering #12 1969 24h Le Mans in 1:18 scale
This is the Porsche 917LH 4.5L Team Porsche System Engineering #12 1969 24h Le Mans in 1:18 scale by Werk 83.
The Porsche 917LH 4.5L, fielded by Team Porsche System Engineering and numbered 12, was driven by Vic Elford and Richard Attwood in the 1969 24 Hours of Le Mans. Vic Elford, a versatile and highly skilled driver, paired with Richard Attwood, an accomplished racer, to tackle this grueling endurance race. The 917LH, with its "Langheck" or "long tail" design, was engineered for optimal aerodynamic efficiency, enabling higher top speeds on the Mulsanne Straight. The 1969 Le Mans race was particularly unique as it marked the debut of the Porsche 917, a car that would go on to become one of the most legendary in motorsport history. Despite facing significant mechanical challenges and fierce competition, the performance of Elford and Attwood in the 917LH highlighted the car's groundbreaking engineering and Porsche's relentless pursuit of endurance racing excellence. This race set the stage for Porsche's future dominance in Le Mans and solidified the 917's iconic status.
This model is hand painted and polished to a beautiful finish and has a sealed body. These diecast
models are exceptionally accurate of scale, shape and detail. Interior detail is hand assembled and easily
visible. Photo etched parts, die-cutting, tampo printing and waterslide decals are often used for a most
authentic replication.
The Porsche 917LH 4.5L, fielded by Team Porsche System Engineering and numbered 12, was driven by Vic Elford and Richard Attwood in the 1969 24 Hours of Le Mans. Vic Elford, a versatile and highly skilled driver, paired with Richard Attwood, an accomplished racer, to tackle this grueling endurance race. The 917LH, with its "Langheck" or "long tail" design, was engineered for optimal aerodynamic efficiency, enabling higher top speeds on the Mulsanne Straight. The 1969 Le Mans race was particularly unique as it marked the debut of the Porsche 917, a car that would go on to become one of the most legendary in motorsport history. Despite facing significant mechanical challenges and fierce competition, the performance of Elford and Attwood in the 917LH highlighted the car's groundbreaking engineering and Porsche's relentless pursuit of endurance racing excellence. This race set the stage for Porsche's future dominance in Le Mans and solidified the 917's iconic status.
This model is hand painted and polished to a beautiful finish and has a sealed body. These diecast
models are exceptionally accurate of scale, shape and detail. Interior detail is hand assembled and easily
visible. Photo etched parts, die-cutting, tampo printing and waterslide decals are often used for a most
authentic replication.
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