Marsh Models MM356B53 Porsche 908/2 Flunder #53 Team USDAU 'Hans-Dieter Weigel - Peter Spoerry' 10th pl BOAC 1000km 1971

Marsh Models MM356B53 Porsche 908/2 Flunder #53 Team USDAU 'Weigel - Spoerry' 10th pl BOAC 1000km 1971 is a 1/43rd scale resin handbuilt model.

ThePorsche 908/2 Flunder: A Brief History

The Porsche 908/2, first introduced in 1969, was a development of the original 908 coupe. The "Flunder" (German for "flounder") version featured a wider, flatter, and more aerodynamic body, designed to maximize downforce and reduce drag on high-speed tracks. Powered by a potent 3.0-liter, air-cooled, flat-eight engine, the 908/2 Flunder was a lightweight and agile machine that could challenge even the more powerful 5-liter prototypes. Its success in the World Sportscar Championship cemented its place in Porsche's illustrious racing history.

Car #40 BOAC 1000km 1971

This version represents the Porsche 908/2 Flunder, car number 53, entered by Team Auto USDAU and driven by Hans-Dieter Weigel and Peter Spoerry (often misspelled as Sperry) at the 1971 BOAC 1000km race (also known as Brands Hatch 1000 Kilometres). They achieved a solid 10th place finish, demonstrating the car's consistent performance in top-tier endurance events.