Seven reasons to build the Porsche 917K Gulf Edition this Christmas

The original Pocher Porsche model has been impressing premium model kit builders since its release last year, making it a must-have 1:8 scale kit car for experienced model builders. With an incredible back story, eye-catching design, and enjoyable build process, the Pocher Porsche 917K Gulf Edition might be the best thing you can buy for your workbench this Christmas.

Here are seven reasons why you definitely don’t want to miss out:

Build the car that defined a racing era

The early 70s were all about Porsche, as the team aggressively pursued the coveted top podium spot at Le Mans. Competition rules were deftly side-stepped, so that when they finally won the event in 1971, it was because Porsche made up the majority of the grid!

But our version focuses on the blue and orange Gulf-livered Porsche that claimed second place at the 1971 Monza 1000km two months before. It was beaten only by another Porsche 917K.

The flat 12 engine, lightweight construction, and incredible aerodynamics made it a force to be reckoned with on the racetrack. The 'K' of the '917K' stands for Kurzheck (meaning short tail) and its inclusion in designs really upped Porsche's competitiveness.

Honour two legends of motorsport

Derek Bell and Jo Siffert may not have won Monza 1971, but it was a significant event for both of them.

While Derek Bell’s star was rising, Jo Siffert was already at the top of his game, with two Formula One victories to his name. Unfortunately, the 1971 racing season was his last, after a horrifying crash in October that year, which he did not survive.

Bell, however, went on to win Le Mans five times and built up quite a trophy cabinet over the following years. He has now retired from professional, full-time racing, but he has approved our Pocher model himself and has fond memories of the Monza event.

That makes this 1:8 scale Pocher kit the perfect tribute to these two motorsport legends.

Celebrate the iconic Gulf Racing livery

The story behind the livery is almost as legendary as the story of the Porsche 917K and its two drivers. Gulf’s first foray into motorsport sponsorship was in 1936, when it adorned the Mormon Meteor. Then, in 1965, Gulf teamed up with JW Automotive so the livery could be rolled out across more cars.

The Ford GT40s had great success in the Gulf colours, with wins at Le Mans. Porsche hoped to replicate this success with their 917K and encouraged Gulf to work with them from 1970. They went on to win the Daytona 24 Hours in the classic powder blue and orange colours.

And then No. 1 was given the Gulf treatment, and our Pocher inspiration was born.

Discover the brilliance of Porsche engineering

Porsche had the final sign-off on our model, so we knew that it was as accurate as possible when compared to the real thing.

Our kit goes into significant interior detail, with features including spinning fan blades, finely detailed brake callipers and discs, with extra attention paid to the dashboard. It’s these premium touches that set Pocher apart from other kit manufacturers.

This Pocher Porsche 917K really is the closest you might ever come to the real thing. And you get to build it from the ground up!

Build a kit that will test your modelling skills

Pocher model kits are known for their complexity, delighting experienced modellers in a way no other brand has ever been able to. These are showpieces designed for display – once you’ve followed the comprehensive step-by-step guide to assemble all the pieces.

Each piece of the Porsche 917K Gulf Edition model kit has been crafted with precision from high-quality materials, so you know you’re building something special. This kit is an important collector’s piece, all the more desirable because of Pocher’s limited-edition runs and focused product catalogue. It means that every kit marks the next chapter in Pocher’s story.

A project to keep away the winter blues

Banish post-Christmas boredom with a project you can really sink your teeth into. The Pocher Porsche 917K isn’t a kit you’ll finish in an afternoon – you’ll need a dedicated workspace so you can spend some quality time with your hobby.

With over 300 parts, more than 200 screws and a suggested build time of 30 hours, building this kit is as much about the journey as it is about the destination. This kit offers modellers a challenge to surmount and then brag about once their model is complete. And it’ll keep you busy when the excitement of Christmas is over.

The Pocher Porsche 917K now comes with a free exclusive baseball cap (for a limited time only)

The latest Christmas Collections from Pocher have dropped, and this latest offering is as exciting as our last two. These exclusive Collections are:

Ultimate Porsche 917K Gulf Collection

Each Ultimate Porsche Collection comes with a Porsche 917K Gulf Edition model kit, a display case, an instruction manual and an officially licensed Gulf-liveried baseball cap.

Porsche 917K – Gulf Edition + Officially Licensed Baseball Cap (HK118M)

If you prefer to display your Pocher model kit out in the open, you can buy your collection without the display case.

We only have a limited number of these Collections in stock, so order yours now to receive it before Christmas.

Discover all our Christmas Collections here