The Porsche 911 RSR 2.8, in its striking Brumos livery, made history at the 1973 24 Hours of Daytona, driven to victory by American racing legends Peter Gregg and Hurley Haywood. This race was unique not only for its dramatic competition but also because it marked the debut of the 911 RSR, a car specifically designed to dominate endurance racing. The Brumos team, with its distinctive red, white, and blue livery, was a fan favorite, and their triumph solidified Porsche's reputation for engineering excellence. Gregg and Haywood's flawless teamwork and the car's groundbreaking lightweight design with wide wheel arches and improved aerodynamics set a new standard for GT racing, making this victory a defining moment in motorsport history.
- Limited edition of just 100 models
- Based on chassis 911.360.0328 as raced to victory by Hurley Haywood and Peter Gregg in the 24 Hours of Daytona at the Daytona International Speedway on February 3rd and 4th 1973
- Model accompanied by an archive quality print of the car in the pit lane as the replacement windscreen was fitted
- Weathering details precisely applied by artisans in Bristol using archival imagery
- 1:18 scale model, over 22 cms/9 inches long
- Each model hand-built and assembled by a small team of craftsmen
- Made using the finest quality materials
- Over 800 hours to develop the model
- Precisely engineered parts: castings, photo-etchings and CNC machined metal components
- Built using original CAD designs developed from a scan of an original car
- Original archive drawings and material specifications supplied by the Porsche Museum
We are delighted to reveal the next in a series of race weathered models at 1:18 scale: the Porsche 911 RSR. This meticulously patinated model of the 911 RSR is limited to just 100 pieces, each hand-painted and detailed by our artisans in Bristol replicating precisely the damage caused by a bird strike that forced a change of windscreen towards the end of the race, as well as the race dirt that adorned the car at the end of the 1973 24 Hours of Daytona. The artistry applied to these 100 models exemplifies our commitment to creating beautiful hand-made pieces which fully capture both the spirit and precise appearance of iconic race cars.
The base model was developed in collaboration with Porsche using data from a digital scan of the real car. The prototype model was then thoroughly scrutinised by Porsche Classic to ensure complete accuracy of representation. The weathering details are precisely applied by our artisans using archival imagery to ensure the completed model is a perfect replica of the real car as it finished the race in 1973. Each model is accompanied by an archive quality Giclée print of the car in the pit lane as the replacement windscreen was fitted, with Hurley Haywood still at the wheel, selected by Amalgam from the Motorsport Images collection.