Top Gear Magazine: Speed week

Half Scale Cars is proud to announce our feature in the latest edition of Top Gear Magazine’s Speed Week — one of the most anticipated and iconic issues in the motoring calendar.

The Speed Week edition brings together the world’s fastest, most exciting and innovative machines — and this year, amongst the hypercars, track monsters, and performance legends, sat something a little smaller but no less spectacular: our Porsche 917 Junior Edition.

Positioned alongside some of the biggest names in modern motorsport and engineering, our meticulously crafted half-scale 917 was spotlighted not just as a novelty, but as a true piece of automotive art — blending motorsport heritage, engineering excellence, and youth inspiration in one unforgettable package.

In their review, Top Gear didn’t hold back in their praise, calling it "the best toy car ever built" — a bold accolade from one of the most respected names in the automotive world. The feature celebrated the craftsmanship, performance, and sheer joy the car delivers, both to young drivers and lifelong enthusiasts alike.

“A proper little showstopper,” the Top Gear team wrote. “The kind of thing that would’ve made McQueen himself do a double take.”

Shot on location with the rest of the Speed Week lineup, our car shared the pages with the likes of the Aston Martin Valkyrie, Ferrari SF90 XX, and Porsche 911 GT3 RS — proving that passion for racing and design doesn’t have to come in full scale to make an impact.

This feature is a huge moment for Half Scale Cars, offering validation from one of the most influential automotive voices in the world. It’s also a testament to the ever-growing interest in bringing motorsport history to a new generation — one carefully built, drivable junior car at a time.

About the Featured Model – Porsche 917 Junior Edition

• Half-scale, petrol-powered Porsche 917 replica

• Classic Gulf livery or bespoke options available

• Automatic transmission, fully drivable

• Engineered for young drivers, collectors, and display

• Limited edition builds available

The Top Gear Speed Week 2025 issue is available now in print and digital. Pick up a copy to see our 917 Junior Edition in action — and to witness how small scale is making a big impression in the world of performance and design.

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