
Porsche 911 996 GT3 Cup #37 Matos / Fitzgerald Rolex 24 at Daytona 2005 Minichamps 1:43

Specifications
- Brand
- Porsche
- Manufacturer
- Minichamps
- Scale
- 1:43
- Material
- Diecast
- Model Condition
- Used Model
- SKU
- 400056237
- Year
- 2005
- Era
- 2000s
- Body Type
- GT Models
- Vehicle Class
- IMSA & North American Sportscar
- Openable Parts
- No
- Packaging Condition
- Traces of Storage
- Model Type
- Race Models
- EAN / GTIN
- 4012138066717
About the Porsche 911 996 GT3 Cup #37 Matos / Fitzgerald Rolex 24 at Daytona 2005 Minichamps 1:43
TL;DR: Minichamps' 1:43 diecast Porsche 996 GT3 Cup reproduces the #37 car of Matos and Fitzgerald from the 2005 Rolex 24 at Daytona. Compact 1:43 scale and precise sponsor decal work suit collectors documenting North American endurance racing.
The Rolex 24 at Daytona fields cars across multiple classes on one of America's most demanding banked circuits, and the GT3 Cup category has long been a proving ground within that grid.
Precision Livery on a Spec Racer
A GT3 Cup car's livery is largely defined by sponsor decals and cup-series markings rather than manufacturer styling, and Minichamps' tampo-printing at 1:43 keeps those small sponsor logos crisp along the doors and rear fenders. The 996-generation Porsche's round headlight-free nose, distinct from the earlier round-light 993, casts with clean panel definition, and the widened cup-spec bodywork reads clearly even at this compact scale. Diecast construction keeps the model solid in hand despite its small footprint, a useful trait for anyone building a shelf with dozens of similarly scaled endurance racers.
A Slice of Daytona's Endurance Heritage
The Rolex 24 has run continuously as one of North America's premier endurance events, and its GT3 Cup class has served as a launching point for drivers moving toward larger factory programs. Matos and Fitzgerald's #37 entry represents exactly the kind of privateer effort that fills out the field at events like this, cars that rarely make headlines but form the backbone of the grid. For a collector focused on IMSA or Daytona-specific history, this piece fills a genuine gap.















