Fly Porsche 917 KH #2 Gulf "Crashed"

The concept "Fly Porsche 917 KH #2 Gulf 'Crashed'" refers to a specific limited edition slotcar from the manufacturer Fly Car Model. This model is a faithful reproduction of the legendary Porsche 917K in its damaged condition after a racing incident. About the Slotcar (Fly Car Model) * Model Name: Porsche 917K Gulf "Finish Line" / "Crashed" Edition. * Scale: 1:32, suitable for analog racetracks such as Scalextric, Ninco and Carrera Evolution. * Characteristics: * Part of the "Chequered Flag" series of Fly. * Very detailed with simulated damage after a crash, including applied "duct tape" around the headlights and body parts. * Equipped with the iconic light blue and orange Gulf-livery. * Technically equipped with a Side Winder motor system and a neodymium magnet for better road holding. * Collective value: These are often numbered Limited Editions that come in a luxury display box. Historical Context (The Real Car) Although the slot car is often associated with Steve McQueen's film Le Mans (in which the #20 Porsche crashes), the real #2 Gulf Porsche 917K is especially famous for its victories: [5] * Daytona 1970: The #2 car, driven by Pedro Rodriguez and Leo Kinnunen, achieved the first big victory for the 917K here. * Le Mans 1970: During the real 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1970, none of the Gulf-Porsches made it to the finish; the victory went to the red-and-white Porsche of the Salzburg team (#23). * The "Crashed" Look: The Fly models in this series often depict cars that made it to the finish with significant traces of use or provisional repairs after minor collisions during the race. [1, 9, 10, 11, 12]