1963 Porsche 901 by: Siku

 

SPECIFICATIONS

  • First Produced: 1963
  • Exterior: green
  • Interior: yellow
  • Manufacturer: Siku
  • Features: opening hood, gem headlights
  • Scale: 1:60
  • Produced in: Germany
  • Collector Number/Name: 234-A, Porsche 901
  • Original Price 1968: na
  • Value 1997: loose, mint: $35.00

 DESCRIPTION

Siku toy vehicles are German miniatures that feature excellent detail and fine craftsmanship. The first diecast, small-scale cars were produced in 1963. Number 234 -A in the series is a 1963 Porsche 901. This is one of the earliest diecast Siku models and represents the birth of the Porsche 911 line. It is identified as a '901' as that was the initial Porsche model identification. Peugeot forced Porsche to change the model to '911' as Peugeot claimed the rights to all model numbers beginning with '90.' This car represents the early 'regular-wheel' Siku diecast. The hood opens and gem-like headlights make this a true delight for the collector.

- SPECIFICATIONS -

First Produced: 1964
Colors: blue
Manufacturer: Impy - Lone Star
Features: opening hood with
detailed engine, opening doors
and trunk, front wheels turn,
'gem' headlights
Scale: 1:73
Produced in: England
Collector Number/Name: Imperial
Original Price 1964: $.49
Value 1997 - loose, mint: $30.00