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Porsche 917

Porsche 917 debuted in Grand Prix. It was produced across 1970 – 1979 (original) 2011 – 2012 (retool). The casting is credited to Ira Gilford. Reference sections include History on the Porsche 917, Description, USA Releases, Hong Kong Releases.

Grand PrixSpeedway SpecialsIra Gilford DesignsPorsche CarsLicensed Hot WheelsGerman CarsRacing VehiclesThe Hot Ones
Debut year1970
Debut seriesGrand Prix
Produced years1970 – 1979 (original) 2011 – 2012 (retool)
DesignerIra Gilford
Collector no.6416
Reference statusOpen catalog page
1970-Porsche917-Purple
Collector identity

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Porsche 917 is listed with Grand Prix as its first catalog lane. The production window shown here is 1970 – 1979 (original) 2011 – 2012 (retool). Known designer credit: Ira Gilford. Use the History on the Porsche 917, Description, USA Releases notes to confirm the casting before you price it.

  • Grand Prix
  • Speedway Specials
  • Ira Gilford Designs
  • Porsche Cars
  • Licensed Hot Wheels
  • German Cars
Exact variation matching

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  • Match the title to Porsche 917 before reading price claims.
  • Use 1970 – 1979 (original) 2011 – 2012 (retool) as the production-window check.
  • Cross-check History on the Porsche 917, Description before calling the variation exact.
  • Use the open page for reference. Use membership for sold comps and value ranges.
Reference images

Real collector images for this casting and its known visual checkpoints.

1970 Fan Club NEW Castings Art
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
1970 Fan Club magazine Car/Image #37
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Big scale Resin prototype (Bruce Pascal)
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Engine view
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
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