New Car: NSR Porsche 917/10K Bosch/Kauhsen Team

Every once in awhile I come across a car that doesn't necessarily scream at me. Something that is interesting enough, maybe even just barely. Kinda like the Revoslot Ferrari MOMO. I'm still not sure why I bought that car. I mean, it's grown on me, but it stands out like a sore thumb in my collection. I guess I just really wanted a Revoslot. Glad I got the Porsche GT2 as well. 

One of those cars I didn't find impressive by the pics from the hobby shop, but was pleasantly surprised when I opened the box, is the new NSR Bosch Porsche 917/10K:

I didn't put two and two together at first, but then I realized what I liked about it; it's got that great yellow color that I love from the Shell GT40. Once I got it out of the box I realized it, and my eyes got real big. Within seconds I knew I made the right decision. 

"We're going to paint the car this sweet Yellow with black logos. But Guy, you'll be wearing your ol' white firesuit."

Sometimes you read stuff about certain brands and how they don't always stick to the exact scale replica in every way. And I suppose some of that is true if I were to look. I don't count rivets. The historical significance of the 1:1 version of the slot car is cool and all, but once it gets here it becomes a completely different person/entity. The new history starts here, as it does with all my cars. So as long as the car looks good, goes fast and represents what it's supposed to within certain parameters, then I'm totally fine with it. 

In my days as an unconscious Porsche collector, I particularly like how the various makes compliment each other. This looks just as good sitting with a 908 as it does a 917, and that makes it an easy add to my group. I'm sure I'll have a fleet of 917/10s before too long. RC Cola is coming. 2 pack.

Hard to tell from these pics, but this car has some MEATY tires on the back. Holy smoke.

I fully expect this car to be immediately competitive, and maybe even dominant. The tires are considerably more beefy than the other Porsche tires. And although the 917/10 has a tail, it's not one that I'm overly worried about, as it is pretty thin in mass, so it's not adding all that much more weight to the car. The nose is also a little deceptive, as it slopes down rather quickly and turns the front end into an ankle-snapper. Totally love the face on the front. Once you see it you'll never not see it...