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[Tmeranda]

I just purchased a AutoArt 1/18th model of a 917K and would like to know when and where it was raced. It is a normal 917K( ie without the twin fins at the back like the ’71 LeMans winner) done in a free flowing yellow and red paint design (looks something like the "hippie" car but not as drastic). It is a Martini Racing Team car with the number 2 driven by Siffert and Ahrens. Does anyone know when and where it raced like this?

[MCS]

Are you sure Siffert raced any other 917, apart from the John Wyer cars...?

[Tmeranda]

This model is clearly marked with Siffert' s name and Martini Racing Team . It's paint design is totally unlike the JW cars.

[Pedro 917]

Yes, he won at Zeltweg with Ahrens in 1969 / official Porsche car and first win for the 917.
I guess the yellow/red 917 is the AAW car driven mostly by Gijs van Lennep in 1970 (World Championship of Makes and Interserie).

[philippe7]

Tmeranda , Check out this page....

http://962.com/regis...7-021/index.htm

if you click on "chassis registery" in the site's title banner you can access an impressive database of each 917 built...

( I did only say "impressive", I'm not qualified to say if it's 100% accurate....but it looks like a serious effort )

[MCS]

Okay, you're absolutely correct, Luc. But what colour is the model you have, Tmeranda?

I've just had a look at the results and Siffert finished first, third, fifth and sixth !!! (in various cars, obviously)...

[Pedro 917]

Here it is : Rand Daily Mail 9 hours Kyalami : Siffert - Ahrens / Porsche 917K entered by Martini (chassis 021). Race number 2 - finished second.
Check it out here

[philippe7]

....oh and I forgot......At first I thought the "Siffert-Ahrens" thing was a mistake or a joke joke by the model maker, so I was amazed to read on the 962.com site that this car did indeed race with those drivers at the 1970 Kyalami 9 hours....


edit : sorry Luc ! we posted at the same time !

[MCS]

Ah, yes. Now that I can understand. Thanks.

[cjpani]

I also have that model, in both 1:18 and 1:43 scales. Fine model you have there Tmeranda


Right side:


Left side:




Regards,

cj

[Tmeranda]

cjpani

nice collection of Porsche you have! The 2 car is nice, but not near as nice as the other Auto Art 917's. Their '71 Long tail is beautiful.

BTW have you noticed how "big" the Exot0 917-30 looks next to your other 917's. It's huge. I wonder if the scale is correct.

[Alan Cox]

'Seppi' also drove the Porsche 917PA Can-Am car for Porsche Audi in 1969, Mark, but I'm sure you will remember that.