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917-01 Wins best in show

Updated: 3 days ago

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History repeated itself — at half scale — as Half Scale Cars’ Porsche 917 Junior Chassis 01 was awarded Best in Show at the prestigious Hampton Court Junior Concours.


Held in the stunning grounds of Hampton Court Palace, the Junior Concours celebrated the finest miniature motoring masterpieces, with entrants judged on craftsmanship, authenticity, and presentation. Among a field of beautifully engineered junior cars, it was our Chassis 01 of the Porsche 917 Junior Edition that took top honours — a recognition of its exceptional design, period-correct detail, and engineering quality.

In a moment that perfectly captured the spirit of the event, Chassis 01 was proudly photographed side-by-side with the original full-size Porsche 917 — a legendary machine that needs no introduction in motorsport circles. The comparison wasn’t just visual — judges and guests alike were impressed by how closely our junior version captured the essence and proportions of the original endurance icon.

“It’s as close to the real thing as you can get — just smaller,” one of the concours judges remarked.“The craftsmanship is remarkable. You can tell it was built with genuine passion.”

Chassis 01 was the very first build of our Porsche 917 Junior Edition — a milestone model that set the tone for the limited series that followed. With its Gulf livery, petrol-powered drivability, and hand-finished detailing, it represents not just a scaled-down replica, but a celebration of one of the greatest race cars ever made.

About the Winning Model – Porsche 917 Junior Edition, Chassis 01

  • Chassis #001 of the limited-run Half Scale Cars 917 series

  • Finished in iconic Gulf livery with period-correct detailing

  • Fully drivable petrol engine with automatic transmission

  • Hand-built bodywork and aluminium chassis

  • Displayed and judged alongside the full-size original Porsche 917


Winning Best in Show at Hampton Court Junior Concours is a huge honour and a proud moment for the Half Scale Cars team. It’s a testament to our belief that craftsmanship, heritage, and passion belong at every scale — and that legendary cars deserve to be celebrated by every generation.

To learn more about the Porsche 917 Junior Edition or reserve your own, visit


www.halfscalecars.com and follow [@HalfScaleCars] for more behind-the-scenes content from Hampton Court and beyond.



 
 
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