Modelo : Porsche 917




Diagnostic Characteristics:

The CIPSA Porsche 917 is a Wave 1 release that uses the 1969 dated US casting. No casting differences are noted. The most significant difference between the
CIPSA 917 and the domestic 917 is the paint color and texture. There are subtle differences in the glass and the tail light area. The car was supplied with
stickers as part of the track set.

Colors:

• Yellow
  
• Blue
  
• Green
  
• Red Enamel
  

Wheels:

• Front: Small Caps
  
• Rear : Small Caps
  

Interior:

• Cream colored
  

Glass:

• Lightly smoked tint or just a bit opaque
  

Comments:

The CIPSA Porsche 917 is almost always missing the rear canopy glass. Remnants of the stickers are seen on some examples. A 917 button was also supplied
with the car as part of the track set.



CIPSA Porsche 917 in four colors

All four standard Wave 1 colors of the Porsche 917




CIPSA Porsche 917 Interior and Glass

The CIPSA glass(R) appears to be a bit more opaque than the US glass (L). The interiors look the same.




CIPSA Porsche 917 Tail Light Area

The black paint on the rear of the CIPSA version (R) has a different texture and is not at neatly applied as the US version (L)




CIPSA Porsche 917 in Red




CIPSA Porsche 917 in Blue




CIPSA Porsche 917 in Green




CIPSA Porsche 917 in Yellow




CIPSA Porsche 917 in Salmon? : This particular example has a salmon tint that is difficult to photograph.



As of 2016, less than 20 Porsche 917's are known. Click on the link to the Porsche 917 Registry to see all known examples of this casting








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