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Coming Soon: AUTOart Australian Carrera Cup 2006 Porsche 996 GT3

PORSCHE 997 GT3 AUSTRALIAN CARRERA CUP 2006 JIM RICHARDSAUTOart Diecast No. 80670 will be released soon in the US and is an exciting addition for diecast fans "Down Under" in both Australia and New Zealand. Driven by Jim Richards, the #2 2006 Porsche 911 (997) GT3 Australian Carrera Cup is a Limited Edition piece with a worldwide distribution of only 2,000 pieces. With an expected street price of around $75, this championship car is colorful! Jim Richards Racing won the inaugural Carrera Cup Australia championship in 2003, with Jim Richards behind the wheel and at the head of the team with drivers to include Karl Batson, with Matt Walton, Brian Gelding and Ken Arden completing the crew. Car sponsors include Shannon’s Insurance, Greenfield Mowers, Briggs and Stratton and Scania Australia with major sponsor OAMPS Insurance. Expect an early May arrival for the 1/18 model!