POCHER - Porsche 917KH - MARTINI Edition - 1:8 Scale Premium Kit

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POCHER – Porsche 917KH – MARTINI Edition – 1:8 Scale Premium Kit

R22,499.95

 

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Pocher Models  – HK122 – Porsche 917HK Martini Edition – Premium 1:8 Scale Model Kit

 

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This officially licensed model meticulously replicates the legendary car that triumphed at the 1971 Le Mans, driven by the renowned duo of Dutchman, Gijs van Lennep and Austrian, Helmut Marko.

The MARTINI livery is authentically represented, showcasing the striking colours and design that made the Porsche 917KH an icon of endurance racing. Perfect for both seasoned model builders and collectors, this model kit offers a rewarding challenge that culminates in a stunning display piece.

Elevate your collection with the Pocher Porsche 917KH, a true celebration of automotive excellence. Experience the legacy of this remarkable vehicle and relive the excitement of Le Mans with this exquisite model kit.

History

The Porsche 917KH features a distinctive aerodynamic design that was revolutionary for its time, contributing significantly to its performance in endurance racing. Renowned for its exceptional engineering, the car combined a lightweight design with a powerful flat-12 engine.

This combination allowed the 917KH to achieve remarkable speed and agility on the track, most notably during the 1971 24 Hours of Le Mans, where it demonstrated its ability to dominate the competition and finish first overall.

Finished in the iconic MARTINI Racing livery, characterised by its bold blue, red, and white stripes, the 917KH became a visually striking symbol of the car’s legacy and success. The distinctive livery has since become an instant classic among motorsport enthusiasts.

The Porsche 917KH’s victory at the 1971 Le Mans 24 Hours marked a pivotal moment in motorsport history. Driven by Gijs van Lennep and Helmut Marko, the car became the first to set both time and distance records at the event, completing an extraordinary 5,335km in 24 hours — records that stood for over 30 years.

The Porsche 917KH – 1971 Le Mans Winner – MARTINI Edition remains one of the most celebrated cars in racing history. Its lightweight design, innovative engineering, legendary Le Mans triumph, and iconic MARTINI Racing stripes continue to symbolise Porsche’s leadership in high-performance sports cars and endurance racing excellence.

Features

Porsche 917KH – MARTINI Edition

Experience automotive history with the Pocher Porsche 917KH – 1971 Le Mans Winner – MARTINI® Edition. A timeless symbol of speed, precision and racing heritage.

  • Complete die-cast model kit
  • 30+ hours of build time
  • 316+ parts
  • Moving parts
  • Official licensed product
  • Instruction Manual 
Tech Specs:
Item Length – Without Packaging (cm)
52.2
Item Height – Without Packaging (cm)
13.5
Item Width – Without Packaging (cm)
26.7
Item Weight – Without Packaging (kg)
6
Package Length
76.5
Package Height
40
Package Width
57
Package Weight
14
How many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer?
316
Item Scale
1:8 Scale
License line
Porsche, the Porsche shield and the distinctive design of Porsche cars are trademarks and trade dress of Porsche AG. Permission granted. MARTINI, THE BALL AND BAR LOGO AND THE MARTINI RACING STRIPES ARE TRADEMARKS.
Skill Level
6

Brand

Pocher Model Kits

Pocher models are recognised as some of the most complex and detailed automobile kits ever made, carefully constructed from premium die-cast metal and ready painted.

A Brief Pocher History

Pocher released its first 1:8 scale model kit back in 1966 - the Fiat 130 HP F2. Since then, this exemplary brand has developed and marketed the world's most impressive car kits in 1:8 scale and most recently motorbikes in 1:4 scale. From Rolls Royce to Porsche, through Bugatti, Mercedes and Ferrari, these, with others, have been some of the iconic brands of super high-end cars Pocher has produced as stunning models during the nearly 50 years of its history.Arnaldo Pocher was born in 1911 in Trento, Italy. He trained as a goldsmith engraver and went to work in Turin. In the years following the Second World War he became interested in railway modelling and in 1951 he formed Pocher Micromeccanica S.n.c. alongside Corrado Muratore producing train signals, platforms and points using innovative production techniques. Under a change of name, The Corrado Muratore and Arnaldo Pocher Company, they produced finely detailed freight and passenger carriages in white metal and later locomotives and power cars.At the International Toy Fair of Milan in 1966, the Pocher stand astonished the world with its wonderfully detailed 1:8 scale model of the Fiat F2 130HP, the car which won the 1907 French Grand Prix driven by Felice Nazzaro. The model contained 144 high-resistance plastic parts, 173 in brass and 506 in steel, copper, leather, rubber and aluminium.The Company went on to produce ever more detailed models of motoring classics including the 1931-34 Alfa Romeo 2300 Ac Monza, the 1932 Rolls Royce Phanton II Drophead Sedanca Coupe, the 1932 Alfa Romeo Touring, the Mercedes-Benz 500K/AK containing 2,378 part and then the Rolls Royce Torpedo Phanton II Convertible with 2,905 parts.Pocher continued to produce highly prized and detailed model cars under Rivarossi from 1981 until the organisation became part of Hornby Hobbies and was relaunched in 2012.

What makes Pocher so Iconic?

These premium quality kits contain over 800 parts made from a range of materials including metal, rubber, textiles and premium quality plastic. Other key components such as the body shell, front and rear chassis, suspension and steering are injected in high quality die-cast metal and are fully painted. Features such as steering, suspension and spoiler mechanisms are functional alongside opening doors and hatches. Even the fuel cap can be openedPresenting fully detailed parts has been one of the most well-known Pocher features over the years. Our aim is to exactly reproduce every detail as shown in real life; even those that might not be seen once the model has been assembled. We always pay special attention to the engine, where every little part seen in the real one can be found

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