{"product_id":"porsche-911-gt2-roock-racing-team-65-le-mans-1998-1-43-scale-model-car-by-spark","title":"Porsche 911 GT2 (Roock Racing Team #65, Le Mans 1998) - 1:43 Scale Model Car by Spark","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 1:43-scale Porsche 911 GT2 (Roock Racing Team #65, Le Mans 1998) by Spark is now available for pre-order. Pre-order period closes Thursday, November 5, 2026. Manufacturer's \u003cstrong\u003eestimated\u003c\/strong\u003e release date: \u003cstrong\u003eFebruary 2027\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1:43-scale Porsche 911 GT2 #65 (1998 24 Hours of Le Mans) by Spark Models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e commemorates Roock Racing Team’s third-place finish in the GT2 class at endurance racing’s most prestigious event. Finished in the car’s distinctive silver and blue racing livery, this premium resin model faithfully captures a production-based Porsche competition car that earned its place on the Le Mans podium through speed, reliability, and endurance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpark Models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a specialist in highly detailed resin motorsport miniatures, this 1:43-scale Porsche 911 GT2 is an excellent addition to collections focused on Porsche racing history, 1990s GT competition, and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Spark has a strong track record of producing models of Le Mans competitors beyond the overall and class winners, preserving the stories of podium finishers, privateer entries, and other noteworthy participants. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel Citizen Diecast is proud to offer a deep catalog of these historically significant Le Mans race car models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, helping collectors discover the wider field of cars that have made endurance racing history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders ship from our \u003cstrong\u003eCalifornia facility within 1–2 business days\u003c\/strong\u003e, and every purchase is protected by our \u003cstrong\u003e30-day return policy\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eProduct Overview \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collectible scale model car\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVehicle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Porsche 911 GT2 (Roock Racing Team #65)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrivers: \u003cspan\u003eMichel Ligonnet, Claudia Hürtgen, Robert Nearn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRace: 1998 24 Hours of Le Mans\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver and Blue Livery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:43\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~4 inches (10 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spark\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e S9922\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear acrylic display case\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New in original manufacturer packaging\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLicense:\u003c\/strong\u003e Officially licensed Porsche product\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eKey Collectible Features\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\" data-pm-slice=\"3 3 []\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic 1998 Le Mans race entry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Replicates the #65 Porsche 911 GT2 fielded by Roock Racing Team, which finished third in the GT2 class.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly detailed resin construction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spark Models' precision-molded resin bodywork captures the shape and proportions of the original competition car.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcrylic display case included:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provides an attractive presentation while helping protect the model from dust.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHistorical Significance: \u003cspan\u003eThe Porsche 911 GT2 at Le Mans\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePorsche 911 GT2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e emerged during the 1990s as a formidable evolution of Porsche's rear-engined 911 platform. Combining turbocharged power with competition-focused engineering, the GT2 became a popular choice for teams seeking to challenge established rivals in international GT racing. Its combination of performance, recognizable 911 design, and adaptability made it particularly well suited to the demands of endurance competition. Back-to-back GT2-class wins at Le Mans in 1996 and 1997 proved the potency of the 911 GT2 platform.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy 1998, a formidable challenge to Porsche's GT2-category dominance had emerged in the form of the Chrysler Viper GTS-R. At the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1998 24 Hours of Le Mans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the Viper would claim its first-ever GT2 class win at Le Mans, scoring a 1-2 finish for the model. The 911 GT2 still had some life left in it, however, as Roock Racing Team brought the #65 Porsche 911 GT2 to a third-place finish in class. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFrequently Asked Collector Questions\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this model have opening parts?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. \u003cspan\u003eThis is a sealed resin model designed to prioritize accurate body proportions, clean exterior detailing, and faithful presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it include a display case?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, this model comes in a clear acrylic display case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the model new?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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