Build the car that defined a racing era
The early 70s were all about Porsche, as the team aggressively pursued the coveted top podium spot at Le Mans. Competition rules were deftly side-stepped, so that when they finally won the event in 1971, it was because Porsche made up the majority of the grid!
But our version focuses on the blue and orange Gulf-livered Porsche that claimed second place at the 1971 Monza 1000km two months before. It was beaten only by another Porsche 917K.
The flat 12 engine, lightweight construction, and incredible aerodynamics made it a force to be reckoned with on the racetrack. The 'K' of the '917K' stands for Kurzheck (meaning short tail) and its inclusion in designs really upped Porsche's competitiveness.
Honour two legends of motorsport
Derek Bell and Jo Siffert may not have won Monza 1971, but it was a significant event for both of them.
While Derek Bell’s star was rising, Jo Siffert was already at the top of his game, with two Formula One victories to his name. Unfortunately, the 1971 racing season was his last, after a horrifying crash in October that year, which he did not survive.
Bell, however, went on to win Le Mans five times and built up quite a trophy cabinet over the following years.
Celebrate the iconic Gulf Racing livery
The story behind the livery is almost as legendary as the story of the Porsche 917K and its two drivers. Gulf’s first foray into motorsport sponsorship was in 1936, when it adorned the Mormon Meteor. Then, in 1965, Gulf teamed up with JW Automotive so the livery could be rolled out across more cars.
The Ford GT40s had great success in the Gulf colours, with wins at Le Mans. Porsche hoped to replicate this success with their 917K and encouraged Gulf to work with them from 1970. They went on to win the Daytona 24 Hours in the classic powder blue and orange colours.
Discover the brilliance of Porsche engineering
Porsche had the final sign-off on our model, so we knew that it was as accurate as possible when compared to the real thing.
Our kit goes into significant interior detail, with features including spinning fan blades, finely detailed brake callipers and discs, with extra attention paid to the dashboard.
Build a kit that will test your modelling skills
These are showpieces designed for display – once you’ve followed the comprehensive step-by-step guide to assemble all the pieces.
A project to keep away the winter blues
Banish post-Christmas boredom with a project you can really sink your teeth into.
With over 300 parts, more than 200 screws and a suggested build time of 30 hours, building this kit is as much about the journey as it is about the destination. This kit offers modellers a challenge to surmount and then brag about once their model is complete. And it’ll keep you busy when the excitement of Christmas is over.
Porsche 917K now comes with a free exclusive baseball cap (for a limited time only)
