
Porsche 911 964 Speedster Red Maisto 1:18

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Specifications
- Brand
- Porsche
- Manufacturer
- Maisto
- Scale
- 1:18
- Material
- Diecast
- Model Condition
- Used Model
- SKU
- 37800-M2
- Year
- 1989
- Era
- 1980s
- Body Type
- Open-Top
- Vehicle Class
- Classic Sports
- Openable Parts
- Yes
- Packaging Condition
- Traces of Storage
- Model Type
- Street Models
- EAN / GTIN
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About the Porsche 911 964 Speedster Red Maisto 1:18
TL;DR: Maisto's 1:18 diecast Porsche 911 964 Speedster in red reproduces the stripped-down, low-windscreen roadster that carried Porsche's Speedster name into the 964 generation. Entry-tier diecast construction keeps this limited-production classic accessible for a Porsche shelf.
Porsche revived the Speedster name for the 964 generation, stripping the 911 down to its essentials. Maisto's red diecast captures that minimalist silhouette without a minimalist price.
Maisto's Entry-Tier Take on a Stripped-Down 911
The diecast body carries real metal weight, and the red paint covers the low, raked windscreen and the distinctive humped tonneau cover evenly, though without the depth a premium clear coat would give. The soft top is molded closed, and doors open on simple hinges with wider gaps typical of entry-tier diecast. Interior detail is basic but legible, enough to suggest the Speedster's sparse cabin. This straightforward construction fits a subject whose appeal is silhouette and rarity rather than mechanical intricacy.
A Name That Traces Back to the 356
The Speedster name originated with the 356 Speedster of the 1950s, a lightweight, low-cost variant built specifically for American buyers who wanted a raw open-top Porsche. Porsche revived the concept for the 964 generation, lowering the windshield, deleting some convenience features, and building the Speedster in far smaller numbers than the standard Cabriolet on which it was based. That limited-production status, combined with the direct lineage to the original 356 Speedster, gives the 964 version genuine standing among Porsche collectors who value the marque's own history over raw performance figures.
A Classic Worth Its Own Shelf
Placed among other air-cooled 911 variants, this Speedster highlights just how far Porsche was willing to strip a car down in pursuit of a specific character. Entry pricing makes that lineage accessible.














