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11/11/2023 10:37 am
This 1976 Porsche 935/76 (930) Turbo Carrera was designed for FIA Group 5. Until Porsche resurrected the 935 in 2019, it was considered the ultimate development of the 911. From its 'slant nose' to its 'whale tail', the look was more '911-ish'. The wildly modified flat six with single turbocharger produced 590 hp for endurance races to well over 600hp for shorter events. It evolved over the next couple of years ending with the '78 long tailed "Moby Dick" that looked exotic and menacing, but after a failed race went straight to the Porsche Museum. The 935/76 and 935/77 went on to win in the vast majority of events entered and when upgraded to a twin turbo setup yielding an astonishing 846 hp, it reigned supreme until 1982 when FIA rule changes disallowed it.
This is another ground breaking Exoto model that almost a quarter century ago boasted a high mixed media parts count with functioning suspension, rotating discs with fixed calipers, photo-etched fasteners, removable center nut wheels (wrench included) and much more. For Mr. Jackman, I submit this unliveried model finished in Standox "Monte Carlo Magic" that does a psychedelic dance routine as the light source changes.
Note: again, single exhaust pipe.
11/11/2023 12:28 pm
I realize the whale-tail & color-finish are the two main attractions here.... but I love those headlights! Talk about road-lights, now THAT'S visibility! 😎
11/11/2023 2:04 pm
What an amazing model! I am totally smitten by the finish. Just to give you an idea of how incredible this paint is, here's a video of two 1/43 models done with something similar.
John Kuvakas
Warrenton, VA
11/11/2023 2:43 pm
WOW !!!
11/11/2023 2:53 pm
I realize the whale-tail & color-finish are the two main attractions here.... but I love those headlights! Talk about road-lights, now THAT'S visibility! 😎
I installed Hella headlights on my '78 Scirocco Sidewinder Edition. Supposed to be for 'off road' use only. I drove a dark canyon road quite often but never had an issue with oncoming traffic as the glass was designed in such a way to direct the beam onto the road and ahead.
I spared many little critters that would be in my path. The VW also had rectangular hella lights under the front bumper. Those helped a lot too.
Unfortunately one morning when I was leaving for work, it was very dark and as I went to pull out of my parking space no headlights illuminated.
So I get out of the car to look and find that all four headlights had been stolen.
The grill was sitting on the ground along with all the screws and the chrome trim rings that went around the headlights to hold them in.
My supervisor could hardly believe me when I called him that morning and said I was going to be a little bit late to work.
11/11/2023 3:38 pm
.............So I get out of the car to look and find that all four headlights had been stolen....................
Christopher Moroni and Steve Jacobs reacted
11/11/2023 3:57 pm
Yep and I'm happy that they didn't throw anything away or break anything. Whoever did it did a pretty professional job.
Christopher Moroni and David Green reacted
11/11/2023 4:00 pm
Oh well, I guess that could have been far worse ! 
Christopher Moroni and Steve Jacobs reacted
11/11/2023 4:02 pm
The color of this Porsche replica really is astounding !
12/11/2023 10:33 am
Unfortunately one morning when I was leaving for work, it was very dark and as I went to pull out of my parking space no headlights illuminated.
Experiencing superior visibility back then was rare. A you know, '70's - 1990's "yellow" headlights can't compare to the "cool blues" we all enjoy today. The fact that someone would steal your headlights though is crazy!
Hopefully, your comprehensive coverage (with a zero deductible ) allowed for hassle-free replacement.
Steve Jacobs reacted
12/11/2023 1:29 pm
No Chris, I just replaced them with regular sealed beams. I don't even remember what those Hellas cost me back then maybe 25 or 30 bucks each so what that was what 100 bucks just over 100 no big deal.
Like I said I'm just glad that they left all the parts behind.
Christopher Moroni reacted
13/11/2023 12:33 am
just over 100 no big deal.
Awesome!
Please send me $100 😏 😏
You want PayPal or Venmo.. LMAOl
Christopher Moroni reacted
13/11/2023 4:14 pm
Huge fan of the 935. I missed out the Exotos, but have been able to get most of the different body types within the 935 family.
Left to right: 935/76 by Norev, 935/77A by Carousel 1, 935K3 by Carousel 1, 935K4 by Werk83, 935/81 "Moby Dick" by Solido
