When regulation changes made the mighty and dominant Porsche 917 series obsolete in European sports car racing, the platform was adapted for the Can Am Challenge series in North America. The Porsche 917/30 had over 1000hp from its turbo charged 12 cylinder engine - it was a beast. Piloted by Mark Donohue, legend driven by legend, this Sunoco sponsored car took the championship in the 1973 season.
Being a big Porsche nut, and particularly in love with anything 917, this was a car I needed in my collection. In addition to historic relevance, I love the livery on this car, it brings back memories. I remember the Sunoco sponsored Camero Iroc's from my childhood, and seeing the cars at car shows that my dad took me to. This Del Prado Collection die cast is nice albeit a cheapy. The details on this model are somewhat crude, but it more than makes up for it in quality. Overall I am really satisfied with this model. Another case of I don't feel like paying an outrageous sum for the marginally better Minichamps "special" version. Don't get me wrong, I love Minichamps cars, most of my 1/43 scale collection consists of Minichamps. I just don't like how Minichamps' 917/30 and 917/20 Pink Pig are special editions, in talking boxes, and as result cost more than twice that of a normal edition minichamps.
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