The description below is taken from the Airfix catalogue this kit was first seen in. There is also extra information underneath the main catalogues description including the changes to the name of this kit in the catalogues.
Airfix Catalogue description:The lightweight construction and efficient engines of these sports cars have given them a formidable reputation on the racing circuits. They have achieved top places in nearly every major international meeting they have competed in. - Taken from the 9th edition catalogue (1971)
1998 edition catalogue, recorded as a new kit.
1998 edition catalogue, listed as Gulf Porsche 917 from Porsche 917.
Airfix Series (first appearance): 2 First Issued: 1971
Box art ArtistsInformation taken from: Airfix Collectors Club, Artist and Kit list - 6th Ed. Compiled by Jeremy Brook.Artist on Box Type 3: Roy Huxley Artist on Box Type 11: Roy Huxley
This kit appeared in these catalogues:
9th Edition (1971) Ref: M211C 10th Edition (1973) Ref: 02411-2 11th Edition (1974) Ref: 02411-2 12th Edition (1975) Ref: 02411-2 13th Edition (1976) Ref: 02411-2 14th Edition (1977) Ref: 02411-2 15th Edition (1978) Ref: 02411-2 1984 Edition Ref: 9 60261 1998 Edition Ref: 03409 1999 Edition Ref: 03409 2000 Edition Ref: 03409 2001 Edition Ref: 03409
Just some of the kits listed...