this is the Porsche 917 K No.16 12H Sebring 1970 in 1:43 scale by Spark.
The Porsche 917 K No.16, driven by the legendary team of Pedro Rodríguez and Jackie Oliver, competed in the 1970 12 Hours of Sebring, a race that stood out as a pivotal moment in motorsport history. The 917 K, with its distinctive short-tail design and powerful 4.5-liter engine, was a revolutionary car that showcased Porsche's engineering prowess. The 1970 Sebring race was unique due to the intense competition between multiple factory teams, and it was the first time the Porsche 917 made a significant impact in endurance racing. The event also marked a key point in the development of the 917 series, which would go on to dominate at Le Mans. Although the No.16 Porsche 917 K did not win, it performed admirably, highlighting its durability and setting the stage for Porsche’s future successes in the world of endurance racing.
Spark models are hand painted, decorated and assembled. Each model is created using a variety of
production processes, such as hand cast resin, diecast and injected molded thermoplastics.Photo etched
parts, die-cutting, tampo printing and waterslide decals are also used. Spark ensures the absolute best
quality possible. Each model comes with its own acrylic display case.
The Porsche 917 K No.16, driven by the legendary team of Pedro Rodríguez and Jackie Oliver, competed in the 1970 12 Hours of Sebring, a race that stood out as a pivotal moment in motorsport history. The 917 K, with its distinctive short-tail design and powerful 4.5-liter engine, was a revolutionary car that showcased Porsche's engineering prowess. The 1970 Sebring race was unique due to the intense competition between multiple factory teams, and it was the first time the Porsche 917 made a significant impact in endurance racing. The event also marked a key point in the development of the 917 series, which would go on to dominate at Le Mans. Although the No.16 Porsche 917 K did not win, it performed admirably, highlighting its durability and setting the stage for Porsche’s future successes in the world of endurance racing.
Spark models are hand painted, decorated and assembled. Each model is created using a variety of
production processes, such as hand cast resin, diecast and injected molded thermoplastics.Photo etched
parts, die-cutting, tampo printing and waterslide decals are also used. Spark ensures the absolute best
quality possible. Each model comes with its own acrylic display case.
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