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Mercedes O317 Porsche Transporter Red CMR 1:18

Mercedes O317 Porsche Transporter Red CMR 1:18
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Specifications
Car Brand
Mercedes
Model Manufacturer
CMR
Scale
1:18
Material
Diecast
Model Condition
Used Model
SKU
CMR149
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About the Mercedes O317 Porsche Transporter Red CMR 1:18

TL;DR: CMR's 1:18 diecast Mercedes O317 Porsche Transporter in red has opening cab doors revealing the driver compartment of this classic race-support truck. The zinc alloy body carries genuine heft. A distinctive motorsport support vehicle for a Porsche or trucking display.

Race transporters rarely receive the attention given to the cars they carried, but the Mercedes O317 became genuinely recognisable through its long association with Porsche's factory racing operation.

Opening Cab Doors on This Race Transporter

This O317 has functioning cab doors, letting a collector see the modelled driver compartment behind them, a detail that suits a subject built around function and utility rather than pure styling. The zinc alloy body delivers real weight in the hand, and the boxy, upright commercial vehicle proportions of the era come through clearly in the casting. Opening the door reveals what a sealed truck body could not, giving this piece genuine interactive value beyond its livery.

A Genuine Piece of Porsche Racing Infrastructure

Transporters like this Mercedes carried Porsche's racing cars between circuits during an era when motorsport logistics relied on dedicated, purpose-liveried support trucks rather than generic haulage. Its red finish and Porsche branding tie it directly to the marque's factory racing operation, making it a genuinely distinct subject for anyone building a Porsche motorsport display beyond the race cars themselves.

A Distinctive Support Vehicle for a Display

At 1:18, this transporter's tall, boxy shape stands apart from any sports car on the same shelf, making it a genuine talking point next to the race cars it once carried. Displayed with a door open, it shows off the interior detail the model was built to reveal. Handle the opening panels with care and keep the red finish shielded from strong sunlight.

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