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Welly 1:24 Porsche 964(911) Turbo S

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The second vehicle was one of those trying to rescue it before all hell breaks loose.  In other words, get it while it's in good condition with all of the parts intact before the kids start to play with it and break off the parts.  That was the constant problem every time I see one of these Porsche 964's, so when I saw one in pristine condition I immediately got it even though I really not a fan into collecting every Porsche, but this one's got some unique touches. Click Here for Photo Gallery Moving toward the future The Porsche 911 has been continually evolving since its introduction in 1964.  After spending a decade and a half with the Turbo-esque look, the 911 was ready to move forward with smoother curves, as evident by the integrated front bumper (the rear bumper would be next in the following generation).  Also incorporated is dual airbags and a few special models, including the Speedster.  The Turbo continues on with the whale tail in t

Welly 1:24 Porsche Cayman S

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This is one of two nicely-done Porsche's done by Welly in 1:24.  The Cayman seems to be the pegwarmer as I see one every time I find Welly's at a local drug store, even a brief time at Hobby Lobby, but this red one seemed striking to me. Click Here for Photo Gallery The hardtop Boxster The Cayman was the working in progress for Porsche ever since the Boxster debut in 1997, though the Cayman coupe never appeared until the second-generation Boxster almost ten years after the first-generation.  Why the wait?  Well Porsche exes were having nightmares seeing the Cayman literally obliverate the legendary 911, even though the Cayman lacks the two useless rear seats of the 911.  The remedy to this issue was the limit power output: The 3.4L DOHC Flat-6 produces 291 hp and 251 Ib-ft. torque through a six speed manual, over the 911's (at the time of the Cayman introduction) 325 hp.  The engine, like the Boxster, is located mid-ship ahead of the rear axle, yet