Artin Rohr Porsche GT1

[chappyman66]

I have always loved the ROHR Porsche GT-1 liveries......the paint splash liveries were some of my favorites. I have the Carrera GT1 EVO, and the Ninco yellow version. But I didn't have the white version....and somehow couldn't bring myself to buy the Fly.
But I did have several Artin versions.......looking like this, complete with half-peeling vinyl stickers:



After a little fingernail work, I had a reasonable "white kit":



I found the decals on the auction site. I should have looked more closely; they are for the white GT1 EVO rather than the earlier GT1. But no matter; I would make them work. It's an Artin car, after all.
I did a light detailing on the driver/interior and a coat of black on the body openings, then went to work on the decals. Several (3-4) hours of work got me to this point:



Side View:



A touch of blue on the mirror housings, and a coat of Future later, we have the finished article:



It's not a concours winner, but I am happy with it.....I have a white ROHR GT1 and something that looks different than my other Artin Porsches for when the grandson wants to race.

[Maddog17jr]

Beautiful looking car. Good job

[chappy]

Great job on then re livery.
Even on an Artin Car it does wonders.
Bob

[HomeRacingWorld]

Been a long time since I have seen an Artin repaint and this is a good one.

Well done.

[dreinecke]

Man! That brings back some good memories! Super to see this car get such good attention!

[Modlerbob]

I think your post solves a mystery concerning a certain Porsche 911 GT1 that I own. Up to now I was uncertain of it's origin. BTW, nice work on yours.

[valie]

Great job there!

[TuscoTodd]

WOW!!! That is a great relivery!
:text-bravo:

[TsgtRet]

Very cool/sharp; and just like the Artin stockers, with just a little effort, they can be made to look as good as any of the "big name" manufacturers.
Too bad we no longer have a ready source for these affordable cars.

[Nor Cal Mike]

I like it. I still have two of those Artin GT1 porsches and still play with them from time to time, I always did like Artin cars and the track too once the drivers stations were wired for brakes. I have one of those Porsches that came with an odd ball hot motor. I am sure that it is Artin due to the length of the shaft but she sure is fast.

[chappyman66]

I actually like the Artin cars. With a little Fly-esque tuning, they run pretty well and will compete with the NC1 motored Nincos. The chassis make good donors; my ROAR MG is a converted Artin.
I have several of the Artin Lolas that will be chassis donors.......if anyone wants several Artin Lola B2K bodies, let me know ;)

And yes.....they seem to come with two motors. I had a couple that were just screaming fast.......like they had 18K motors in them instead of the 14K. I pulled those motors for other use...the Artins get run on my track as beginner cars where I don't care so much about the damage - don't let the newbies drive the Fly Classics.

Artins show up on the auction site periodically but go for $25 or more which I think it too high. I grab them when I can though.....good basic cars.