Carrera Digital 132 Porsche 935 Kremer K3 " Sebring 1980"
Item No. 30928
Apple, now a world-famous company, was founded in a California garage in 1976. The path to its current success wasn't always linear, but by 1980, the company was definitely on the rise. Back then, a computer was still an exotic device for nerds and, increasingly, gamers, but far from a common household item. The Apple II was a powerful powerhouse; competitors like the Commodore 64, which is very well-known in this country, only came onto the market later.
According to legend, Apple co-founder Steve Jobs was a big fan of the German design school and privately drove a Porsche 356, among other cars. When this needed repairs, he came into contact with racing driver Bob Garretson and the Dick Barbour Racing Team, which was based very close to Cupertino.
As a result of this acquaintance, the decision was made for Apple to act as the main sponsor for one of the team's vehicles.
No sooner said than done: The logo, still very colorful at the time, wrapped the white body, creating an extremely striking design that is still recognizable today. The car itself only raced a few times with this livery, but in later years at least one replica was made.
Carrera chose the 1980 Sebring 12 Hours as the model for the latest version of the 1:32 scale model. This model differs in the starting number and some other details (e.g., the lettering on the rear wheel arches) from the version released as a slot car by a Spanish competitor many years ago. The most obvious difference is the color of the rear rims.
Technically, everything remains the same; the model is available in both analog and digital versions and is powered by the standard E200 engine, as before. The handling can be adjusted to your own preferences using the two chassis magnets. Overall, the car is one of the faster and more controllable models.
CoMod Chris
Item No. 30928
Apple, now a world-famous company, was founded in a California garage in 1976. The path to its current success wasn't always linear, but by 1980, the company was definitely on the rise. Back then, a computer was still an exotic device for nerds and, increasingly, gamers, but far from a common household item. The Apple II was a powerful powerhouse; competitors like the Commodore 64, which is very well-known in this country, only came onto the market later.
According to legend, Apple co-founder Steve Jobs was a big fan of the German design school and privately drove a Porsche 356, among other cars. When this needed repairs, he came into contact with racing driver Bob Garretson and the Dick Barbour Racing Team, which was based very close to Cupertino.
As a result of this acquaintance, the decision was made for Apple to act as the main sponsor for one of the team's vehicles.
No sooner said than done: The logo, still very colorful at the time, wrapped the white body, creating an extremely striking design that is still recognizable today. The car itself only raced a few times with this livery, but in later years at least one replica was made.
Carrera chose the 1980 Sebring 12 Hours as the model for the latest version of the 1:32 scale model. This model differs in the starting number and some other details (e.g., the lettering on the rear wheel arches) from the version released as a slot car by a Spanish competitor many years ago. The most obvious difference is the color of the rear rims.
Technically, everything remains the same; the model is available in both analog and digital versions and is powered by the standard E200 engine, as before. The handling can be adjusted to your own preferences using the two chassis magnets. Overall, the car is one of the faster and more controllable models.
CoMod Chris
