Trofeu's DSN series brings this 1:43 scale model to collectors as a precise replica of the white-and-red Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 that Björn Waldegård and Hans Thorszelius fielded at the 1972 Tour de Corse. The event ran over 7–8 October 1972 on Corsican mountain special stages conducted entirely at night, which is the origin of the widely used 'night version' designation. For any serious rally or Porsche collector, this is a subject with genuine historical depth.
The Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7: a homologation special
Introduced for the 1972–1973 season, the 911 Carrera RS 2.7 was built expressly to satisfy Group 4 homologation requirements. Porsche produced the car in three variants — Touring, Sport and Racing — and fitted it with an air-cooled flat-six. The Sport trim used thin-gauge body panels and the now-iconic fibreglass duck-tail rear spoiler. It was also the first road Porsche to carry the Carrera name since the 1960s.
Waldegård on Corsica: the night rally context
By October 1972 Björn Waldegård was already one of the most decorated Porsche rally drivers in the world, having won both the 1969 Monte Carlo Rally and the 1969 Swedish Rally in a Porsche 911. At the Tour de Corse that year, he was partnered by his regular Swedish co-driver Hans Thorszelius. The 1972 edition ran exclusively after dark, its competitive sections threading through Corsica's narrow mountain roads — a format that earned the 'night version' label still applied to competition cars from that event. The white base livery with red lettering and race number 6 is consistent with period factory-supported and privateer RS entries of the era.
Trofeu's 1:43 scale model and the DSN series
Trofeu is a Portuguese specialist whose DSN range concentrates exclusively on rally subjects, prioritising prototype-accurate livery decoration over open panels or interior detail. The medium is die-cast metal, and the 1:43 format is Trofeu's home ground. This model replicates the white-and-red livery of the Waldegård/Thorszelius car, including the race number 6. Trofeu titles in the DSN series are a niche proposition: they rarely appear in mainstream retail, which makes them a deliberate purchase by collectors who know exactly what they are looking for.
In the display cabinet
The 1:43 scale and white-and-red livery give this model a strong visual presence in a display cabinet. The race number 6 and period-correct Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 details make it an immediate focal point for any rally or Porsche collection.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7?
A Group 4 homologation special built by Porsche for the 1972–1973 season, produced across Touring, Sport and Racing variants. The Sport trim used thin-gauge body panels and an air-cooled flat-six engine.
Who were Björn Waldegård and Hans Thorszelius?
Waldegård is a Swedish rally driver who won the 1969 Monte Carlo Rally and 1969 Swedish Rally in a Porsche 911, and later became World Rally Champion in 1979. Thorszelius was his regular co-driver during the early 1970s.
Why is this called the 'night version'?
The 1972 Tour de Corse, held on 7–8 October 1972, was run entirely at night on Corsican mountain special stages. Model makers use 'night version' to distinguish these entries from cars competing at daytime events.
Who makes this model and what is it made of?
It is produced by Trofeu, a Portuguese specialist in rally subjects, as part of their DSN series. The model is made from die-cast metal at 1:43 scale.
