{"product_id":"porsche-911-carrera-rsr-2-8-10th-place-le-mans-1973-1-18-scale-model-car-by-spark","title":"Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 2.8 (10th Place, Le Mans 1973) - 1:18 Scale Model Car by Spark","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"339\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 1:18-scale Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 2.8 (10th Place, Le Mans 1973) by Spark is now available for pre-order. Pre-order period closes Friday, November 27, 2026. Manufacturer's \u003cstrong\u003eestimated\u003c\/strong\u003e release date: \u003cstrong\u003eJune 2027\u003c\/strong\u003e. Secure your pre-order with only a 10% deposit due upfront (balance collected upon model release). Deposits are fully refundable, and you may cancel your pre-order at any time with no penalty.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpark Models 1:18-scale Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 2.8 (#63), 10th Place overall finisher at the 1973 24 Hours of Le Mans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, commemorates an impressive achievement by one of Porsche's customer racing teams during the marque's formative years in international GT competition. Entered by Germany's Gelo Racing Team and driven by Georg Loos and Jürgen Barth, the red #63 Carrera RSR secured \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esecond place in the GTS 3.0 class and 10th overall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e against a formidable field of international sports car competitors. Its result underscored the remarkable performance of Porsche's lightweight, production-derived 911 platform and the ability of independent racing teams to compete successfully against much larger factory-backed operations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1:18-scale resin Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 2.8 model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e captures the muscular proportions and unmistakable wide-body profile of Porsche's celebrated early-1970s competition car. Spark Models faithfully reproduces the Gelo Racing entry's distinctive red competition livery, complete with crisply applied sponsor graphics, authentic period markings and accurately rendered racing wheels. A finely detailed cockpit adds to the model's presentation, while the included clear acrylic display case provides an elegant way to showcase this important piece of Porsche motorsport history. For collectors of vintage Porsche race cars, historic Le Mans competitors and significant privateer entries, this is a particularly compelling addition to a 1:18-scale collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1477\" data-start=\"1342\"\u003ePre-orders ship from our \u003cstrong data-end=\"1411\" data-start=\"1363\"\u003eCalifornia facility within 1–2 business days from arrival from the manufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e, and every purchase is protected by our \u003cstrong data-end=\"1476\" data-start=\"1452\"\u003e30-day return policy\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1myz758\" data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1532\"\u003eProduct Overview \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1825\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1551\"\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collectible scale model car\u003cbr data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1587\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1599\"\u003eVehicle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 2.8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1973 24 Hours of Le Mans\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrivers: Georg Loos, Jurgen Barth\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eColor: Red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1837\"\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:18\u003cbr data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1845\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1845\" data-end=\"1868\"\u003eApproximate Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~10 inches (25 cm)\u003cbr data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"1889\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1889\" data-end=\"1902\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resin\u003cbr data-start=\"1922\" data-end=\"1925\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"1942\"\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spark\u003cbr data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"1958\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1958\" data-end=\"1974\"\u003eItem Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18S1396\u003cbr data-start=\"1980\" data-end=\"1983\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"1995\"\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acrylic display case\u003cbr data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2028\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2028\" data-end=\"2042\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New in original manufacturer packaging\u003cbr data-start=\"2081\" data-end=\"2084\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2084\" data-end=\"2096\"\u003eLicense:\u003c\/strong\u003e Officially licensed Porsche product\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-end=\"2165\" data-start=\"2139\" data-section-id=\"q9tykq\"\u003eKey Collectible Features\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2561\" data-start=\"2167\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1973 Le Mans Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 2.8 (#63):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Faithfully recreates the Gelo Racing Porsche that claimed second place in the GTS 3.0 category and finished 10th overall at the 1973 24 Hours of Le Mans.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic 1:18-scale resin construction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reproduces the Carrera RSR's distinctive wide-fendered bodywork, purposeful competition stance and unmistakable early-911 proportions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod-correct Gelo Racing livery:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Features the car's striking red finish, precisely applied sponsorship decals and authentic competition markings from its 1973 Le Mans campaign.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinely detailed racing cockpit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Includes carefully reproduced interior features that reflect the functional character of this historic Porsche endurance racer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccurately reproduced competition wheels:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Complements the model's authentic appearance with finely finished, period-appropriate racing wheels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear acrylic display case included:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Offers an attractive presentation and helps protect this collectible model from dust.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"nhpqya\" data-start=\"2568\" data-end=\"2634\"\u003eHistorical Background: \u003cspan\u003eGelo Racing and Porsche's Privateer Legacy at Le Mans\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded by German businessman and racing driver Georg Loos, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGelo Racing Team\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e became a respected presence in international sports car competition during the 1970s, building its reputation through campaigns with Porsche machinery in demanding endurance events. The team regularly took on established factory operations and other prominent privateers, including at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, where Porsche's customer racing cars proved increasingly competitive. At the 1973 running of Le Mans, Gelo Racing's #63 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 2.8, driven by Loos and Jürgen Barth, delivered an outstanding performance, finishing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esecond in the GTS 3.0 class and 10th overall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The result stands as a notable example of the competitiveness of Porsche's production-derived racing cars and the contribution of independent teams such as Gelo to the marque's enduring endurance racing heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"186lunz\" data-start=\"3370\" data-end=\"3408\"\u003eFrequently Asked Collector Questions\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3410\" data-end=\"3540\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3410\" data-end=\"3449\"\u003eDoes this model have opening parts?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3449\" data-end=\"3452\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis is a sealed resin display model without opening parts, designed to prioritize accurate proportions, exterior detailing, and presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3542\" data-end=\"3645\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3542\" data-end=\"3577\"\u003eDoes it include a display case?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3577\" data-end=\"3580\"\u003eYes. 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