Another interesting Verem 1/43 model. This is the 1973 Porsche 917/10-006 Can Am Challenge Cup privateer of Hans Wiedmer that finished 2nd at the LaBatt’s Blue Trophy at Mosport. It started as the Vasek Polak Can-Am car for 1972, driven by Milt Minter. Hans Wiedmer then drove it in 1973.

Part of my large private collection. Decals are not applied and the decal sheet is damaged. Cool display in white with engine cover off.

The 1973 Canadian-American Challenge Cup was the eighth season of the Can-Am auto racing series. It consisted of FIA Group 7 racing cars running two-hour sprint events. It began June 10, 1973, and ended October 28, 1973, after eight rounds. The season came amid the Oil Crisis, which ended interest in performance cars after an already-declining market over a several-year period

In 1970 it gave Porsche its first overall win at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, a feat it would repeat in 1971. It would be chiefly responsible for Porsche winning the International Championship for Makes in 1970 and 1971. Porsche went on to develop the 917 for Can-Am racing, culminating in the twin-turbocharged 917/30 and 917/10 which was even more dominant in the role. Porsche drivers would win the Can-Am championship in 1972 and 1973. 917 drivers also won the Interserie championship every year from 1969 to 1975.