Description
The P-917 released in 1974 under the name Porsche 917 but the the name changed quickly. The P-917 was based on the first car that gave Porsche there first 24 hr. Le Mans win.
The blister pack for 1974 was changed to a white background with the cars Baja Bruiser, Heavy Chevy & P-917 Flying off the card. The Card itself was 7" x 4.5"
Versions
This P-917 has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
Notes: The Name and Tampo correspond to the name on base also.
| Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes / Variations | Photo |
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| 1974 | Flying Colors | Enamel Orange | Magenta,Orange & Dull Yellow Striped on top "9" | Metal | Blue Tint | Black | RL2 | 6972 | HK | Porsche tampo |  |
| 1974 | Flying Colors | Enamel Red | Magenta,Orange & Dull Yellow Striped on top "9" | Metal | Blue Tint | Black | RL2 | 6972 | HK | Porsche tampo/ Alt. Color |  |
| 1975 | Flying Colors | Enamel Orange | Magenta,Orange & Dull Yellow Striped on top "9" | Black/Plastic | Blue Tint | Black | RL2 | 6972 | HK | Porsche tampo / P-917 base | |
| 1975 | Flying Colors | Enamel Red | Magenta,Orange & Dull Yellow Striped on top "9" | Black/Plasticl | Blue tint | Black | RL2 | 6972 | HK | P-917 tampo/ Alt. Color | 
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| 1975 | Flying Colors | Enamel Orange | Magenta,Orange & Dull Yellow Striped on top "9" | Black/Plastic | Blue Tint | Black | RL2 | 6972 | HK | P-917 tampo |  |
| 1977 | Flying Colors | Enamel Orange | Magenta,Orange & Dull Yellow Striped on top "9" | Black/Plastic | Blue Tint | Black | BW | 6972 | HK | P-917 tampo |  |
| 1977 | Super Chromes | Chrome | Black/Plastic | RL2 | 9204 | HK | P-917 tampo |
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| 1977 | Super Chromes | Chrome | Black/Plastic | BW | 9204 | HK | P-917 tampo |
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Similar Casting
1970 Spectraflame
1973 Enamel reissue 1973 issued cars are a stand alone year. Gone were the spectraflame paints. 1973 models were issued in only Enamel paints.
Porsche 917 1973 Hot Wheels
Gallery
Dark Magenta tampo in front and Light Magenta in back
Red Alternative with Porsche in Tampo