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Porsche 959 Red AUTOart 1:18

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Porsche 959 Red AUTOart 1:18 78082 Diecast
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AUTOart's 1:18 diecast Porsche 959 arrives in bright red, reproducing one of the most technically advanced road cars of the 1980s. This is a used example with doors and bonnet that open. The box shows traces of storage, though the model itself is unaffected. A serious anchor piece for any Porsche or supercar shelf.
Porsche 959 Red AUTOart 1:18
Current price: £285.00

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Specifications
Car Brand
Porsche
Model Manufacturer
AUTOart
Scale
1:18
Material
Diecast
Model Condition
Used Model
SKU
78082
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5-layer carton Foam-filled interior
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About the Porsche 959 Red AUTOart 1:18

TL;DR: AUTOart's 1:18 diecast Porsche 959 in red brings the twin-turbo, all-wheel-drive supercar of 1986 to shelf scale, with opening doors and bonnet. This is a used model, and the box shows traces of storage. A well-built diecast tribute to Porsche's most ambitious 1980s road car.

Few road cars of the 1980s carried as much engineering ambition as the 959, and AUTOart's 1:18 diecast in red gives that reputation genuine shelf weight rather than a light plastic impression of it.

Construction and Handling Detail

The zinc alloy body carries a satisfying density in the hand, and that mass is part of what separates diecast at this scale from cheaper toy-grade alternatives. The bonnet lifts cleanly to reveal the front section, and the doors swing on hinges with a firm, deliberate action rather than a loose flop, giving access to the cabin for closer inspection. The red paint holds an even depth under direct light, and the panel lines around the flared arches and rear engine cover stay reasonably tight for a diecast build. This is a used example, not a factory-fresh one, and the outer box shows traces of storage consistent with time spent on a display shelf; the model inside is unaffected. Diecast construction here favours durability and heft over the razor-edge shutlines a resin casting can achieve, which suits a car meant to be picked up and studied rather than left untouched in its box.

The 959's Place in Porsche History

The 959 combined a twin-turbocharged flat-six with a sophisticated all-wheel-drive system at a time when neither was common on a road car, and it briefly held the title of the world's fastest production car. That combination of technology and speed still gives it a distinct place among 1980s supercars, one step beyond the contemporaries most collectors think of first. Displayed next to other Porsche flagships, it makes the case for the marque's engineering depth beyond the 911 line.

Where It Fits in a Collection

At 1:18, the 959's wide stance and flared bodywork give it real presence on a shelf, and red is a strong contrast colour against darker supercars nearby. Given the used condition and the storage-marked box, buyers get a model that has clearly been part of an active collection, at a fair trade-off against factory-sealed pricing for a subject this significant.

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