Porsche 917 LH 1969 Press Version White in 1:18 scale
This is the Porsche 917 LH 1969 Press Version White in 1:18 scale By WERK83.
The Porsche 917 LH 1969 Press Version in white was a prototype unveiled to showcase Porsche’s latest endurance racing technology ahead of its Le Mans debut. The 917 LH (Langheck, or "long tail") was developed specifically for high-speed circuits like Le Mans, featuring an elongated body for improved aerodynamics and stability on the Mulsanne Straight. This press version was part of Porsche’s campaign to demonstrate its commitment to securing an overall victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, an achievement that had eluded the manufacturer at the time. While the 1969 race itself became legendary for its dramatic finish, the 917 LH’s early reliability issues prevented it from securing victory. However, the model laid the foundation for Porsche’s future success, ultimately leading to its historic wins with the 917 in 1970 and 1971.
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 917 LH 1969 Press Version in white was a prototype unveiled to showcase Porsche’s latest endurance racing technology ahead of its Le Mans debut. The 917 LH (Langheck, or "long tail") was developed specifically for high-speed circuits like Le Mans, featuring an elongated body for improved aerodynamics and stability on the Mulsanne Straight. This press version was part of Porsche’s campaign to demonstrate its commitment to securing an overall victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, an achievement that had eluded the manufacturer at the time. While the 1969 race itself became legendary for its dramatic finish, the 917 LH’s early reliability issues prevented it from securing victory. However, the model laid the foundation for Porsche’s future success, ultimately leading to its historic wins with the 917 in 1970 and 1971.
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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