Porsche 935/81 2.7L F6 Turbo Moby Dick #79 1982 24h Le Mans in 1:12 scale
This is the Porsche 935/81 2.7L F6 Turbo Moby Dick #79 1982 24h Le Mans in 1:12 scale by CMR.
At the 1982 24 Hours of Le Mans, British duo John Fitzpatrick and David Hobbs piloted the #79 Porsche 935/81 "Moby Dick" for John Fitzpatrick Racing. This car, a modernized version of the legendary 935/78, featured aerodynamic enhancements and a fuel-efficient 2.8-liter turbocharged engine, making it well-suited for the race's stringent fuel consumption regulations . Despite qualifying 26th, Fitzpatrick and Hobbs delivered an impressive performance, finishing fourth overall and securing victory in the IMSA GTX class . This achievement marked the final European class win for the Porsche 935, underscoring the enduring competitiveness of the "Moby Dick" design in the evolving landscape of endurance racing.
This model is hand painted and polished to a beautiful finish and has a sealed body. These diecast
models are exceptionally accurate of scale, shape and detail. Interior detail is hand assembled and easily
visible. Photo etched parts, die-cutting, tampo printing and waterslide decals are often used for a most
authentic replication.
At the 1982 24 Hours of Le Mans, British duo John Fitzpatrick and David Hobbs piloted the #79 Porsche 935/81 "Moby Dick" for John Fitzpatrick Racing. This car, a modernized version of the legendary 935/78, featured aerodynamic enhancements and a fuel-efficient 2.8-liter turbocharged engine, making it well-suited for the race's stringent fuel consumption regulations . Despite qualifying 26th, Fitzpatrick and Hobbs delivered an impressive performance, finishing fourth overall and securing victory in the IMSA GTX class . This achievement marked the final European class win for the Porsche 935, underscoring the enduring competitiveness of the "Moby Dick" design in the evolving landscape of endurance racing.
This model is hand painted and polished to a beautiful finish and has a sealed body. These diecast
models are exceptionally accurate of scale, shape and detail. Interior detail is hand assembled and easily
visible. Photo etched parts, die-cutting, tampo printing and waterslide decals are often used for a most
authentic replication.
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