
Porsche 911 930 Speedster Grey Metallic Minichamps 1:43

Specifications
- Brand
- Porsche
- Manufacturer
- Minichamps
- Scale
- 1:43
- Material
- Diecast
- Model Condition
- New Model
- SKU
- 430066135
- Year
- 1988
- Era
- 1980s
- Body Type
- Open-Top
- Vehicle Class
- Classic Sports
- Openable Parts
- No
- Packaging Condition
- New
- Model Type
- Street Models
- EAN / GTIN
- 4012138091788
About the Porsche 911 930 Speedster Grey Metallic Minichamps 1:43
TL;DR: Minichamps' 1:43 diecast Porsche 911 930 Speedster in grey metallic reproduces the 1988 low-windshield roadster, a limited-run variant built in far smaller numbers than the standard Cabriolet, its double-hump tonneau and cut-down doors cast as a sealed one-piece body for collectors chasing Porsche's rarer 1980s convertible variants.
Porsche revived the Speedster name near the end of the G-series 911's run, cutting the windshield low and the doors down to echo the original 356 Speedster's stripped-down spirit. Far fewer were built than the standard Cabriolet, making it the rarer choice for anyone chasing 1980s Porsche convertibles. Minichamps' grey metallic 1:43 diecast captures that low, purposeful stance precisely.
Minichamps' Porsche 911 930 Speedster in 1:43 Grey
Reviving the Speedster Name for the G-Series
The original Speedster name belonged to a stripped-down, low-cost 356 variant from the 1950s, and Porsche resurrected it near the end of G-series 911 production as a low-volume, more expensive homage rather than a budget model. The 911 Speedster cut the windshield height down from the standard Cabriolet and reshaped the doors to match, giving the car a noticeably lower, more aggressive profile despite sharing most mechanical components with other late G-series 911s. That combination of scarcity and distinct proportions makes the Speedster a different collecting target than the standard Cabriolet, even though both left the same factory in the same general period. Minichamps' casting keeps that lowered windshield and reshaped door line accurate against the standard convertible tooling.
The Double-Hump Tonneau in a Sealed Casting
The Speedster's signature feature, a double-hump tonneau cover concealing the folded top behind the seats, is molded as continuous surface detail on this sealed one-piece body rather than as a separate lift-off piece. That construction holds the tonneau's twin curves crisp against the beltline, a shape that is easy to get wrong if the humps read too flat or too exaggerated. The lowered windshield frame sits correctly recessed compared to the standard Cabriolet's taller glass, and the cut-down door tops follow the real car's proportions rather than the more upright standard door line.
Grey Metallic Finish and Diecast Detail
Metallic Depth Over a Lowered Body Shape
Grey metallic paint suits the Speedster's understated, purist appeal better than a flashier color might, reading as a driver's choice rather than a showpiece color. Minichamps applies it evenly across the lowered hood, the reshaped doors, and the double-hump tonneau, with the metallic flake visible under direct light without patchiness. The zinc alloy body underneath gives the casting genuine weight leaving its case, consistent with the density collectors expect from diecast construction at this scale. Panel lines along the doors and tonneau stay shallow and even, tracing the real car's contours rather than sitting as an afterthought.
Wheels and Trim on a Purist's Variant
The Fuchs-style alloy wheels carry the correct five-spoke pattern and offset used across late G-series 911s, filling the arches properly without the pinched look undersized wheels create. Chrome trim around the lowered windshield and the door handles separates cleanly from the grey body, and Porsche crest badging on the hood and wheel centers holds sharp edges under close inspection. Because the Speedster's entire appeal rests on its distinct proportions rather than bright color or bold graphics, getting the wheel stance and trim placement correct matters more here than on a louder subject.
The Rarer Choice Beside a Standard Cabriolet
Placed beside the standard 911 Cabriolet from the same era, the Speedster's lowered windshield and double-hump tonneau make the difference between the two variants immediately visible, a contrast that rewards owning both rather than treating them as interchangeable convertibles. Because the real Speedster was built in far smaller numbers than the standard Cabriolet, this casting fills a specific gap for collectors who want the rarer, more purist expression of the same G-series platform. At 1:43, that rarity costs little in shelf space, letting a collector add the Speedster without displacing other 1980s 911 variants already on display. For anyone who already owns the standard Cabriolet in this scale, the Speedster is the natural next addition.















