Porsche 911S Coupe #42 1971 24h Le Mans in 1:43 scale
In the 1971 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Porsche 911S Coupe numbered 42 was piloted by French drivers Jean Mésange and Gérard Darton-Merlin, who raced under the pseudonym "Gédéhem." Competing in the GT+2.0 class, they secured a commendable 9th place overall and 3rd in their class, completing 298 laps.The 1971 race was notable for introducing a new starting procedure, replacing the traditional "Le Mans start" with a rolling start behind a safety car. This change enhanced driver safety and has become the standard in endurance racing.
Additionally, this race marked the final appearance of the powerful 5-liter engines, as regulations would limit engine capacity to 3 liters in subsequent years. The combination of these high-performance vehicles, favorable weather, and the circuit's layout led to record-breaking speeds and distances, with winners Gijs van Lennep and Helmut Marko setting a distance record that stood for nearly four decades.
painted, decorated and assembled. Beautiful detail and accuracy of shape and scale. Photo
etched parts, die-cutting, tampo printing and waterslide decals are also used. Each model
comes with its own acrylic display case.