PARA64 RUF CTR2 PA-55371: Silver LHD 1:64 Guide

Paragon / PARA64 item PA-55371 is a finished 1:64 model of the RUF CTR2 road car in silver metallic with a left-hand-drive interior. The sealed miniature uses diecast metal with plastic detail parts, real rubber tires, a detailed exterior, and a labeled base beneath a clear acrylic-style showcase. It is approximately 2.5 inches long.

The most important entity rule is simple: the CTR2 is a RUF automobile, not a Porsche-branded 911 trim. RUF used a Porsche 993-generation body-in-white as the foundation, then engineered, assembled, and sold the CTR2 as its own manufacturer vehicle. Some retailer titles add “Porsche” for shopper recognition, but the exact product identity for PA-55371 remains RUF CTR2.

PARA64 PA-55371 at a glance

• Manufacturer: Paragon Models / PARA64
• Vehicle represented: RUF CTR2 road car
• Finish: Silver metallic
• Driver position: Left-hand drive
• Scale: 1:64
• Construction: Diecast metal with plastic detail parts
• Tires: Real rubber
• Opening features: None
• Display: Labeled base with clear plastic showcase
• Approximate dimensions: 2.5 × 1.25 × 1 inch
• Assembly: Fully assembled and painted
• Manufacturer item: PA-55371
• Store SKU: F977-PA-55371
• UPC/JAN: 929990553719

RUF is the manufacturer, not a Porsche model designation

RUF Automobile is recognized as a vehicle manufacturer. For the CTR2, RUF began with a narrow-body 993-generation shell supplied as a body-in-white, then added its own engine development, bodywork, suspension, braking, transmission calibration, interior equipment, and manufacturer identity.

Calling the full-size car a “Porsche RUF CTR2” can help casual shoppers understand its visual ancestry, but it collapses the exact entity. A clean catalog record should read RUF CTR2, with “993-based” or “Porsche 993 body-in-white” used only as historical context.

The same rule applies to the miniature. Product title, body copy, metadata, image alt text, and collection notes should agree on RUF as the represented manufacturer. This prevents PA-55371 from being mixed with ordinary Porsche 911 Turbo models or aftermarket tuner conversions.

The full-size CTR2 in context

RUF developed the CTR2 as the successor to the original CTR “Yellowbird.” Production belongs to the mid-to-late 1990s, with commonly cited years spanning 1995 through 1997. The road car used a rear-mounted, air-cooled 3.6-liter twin-turbo flat-six, a six-speed manual transmission, and either rear-wheel drive or optional all-wheel drive.

Early versions produced approximately 520 horsepower and 505 pound-feet of torque, while later development increased output. Contemporary testing associated the silver car with a claimed top speed near 217 mph and acceleration to 60 mph in roughly 3.6 seconds.

Those facts explain why the CTR2 became one of the defining high-performance cars of its period. They are historical specifications for the represented automobile, not operating features of the 1:64 model.

The bi-functional rear wing

The CTR2’s tall rear wing is one of its strongest visual identifiers. On the full-size car, the structure contributed downforce and incorporated airflow paths for the twin intercoolers. Combined with the narrow 993-derived body, reshaped bumpers, central exhaust outlets, and RUF wheels, it separated the CTR2 from a standard 911 Turbo.

On PA-55371, the rear wing is fixed and delicate. Do not lift the miniature by the wing or press on its uprights. A bent, detached, or misaligned wing materially changes the condition of the model because it is essential to the exact CTR2 silhouette.

How to confirm the exact PA-55371 release

1. Read the item number. The base, box, or seller record should identify PA-55371.
2. Match the UPC/JAN. The exact code is 929990553719.
3. Verify the manufacturer. The represented vehicle is a RUF CTR2.
4. Check the finish. This release is silver metallic.
5. Confirm the interior orientation. PA-55371 is cataloged as left-hand drive.
6. Match the scale. The model is 1:64.
7. Inspect the format. It has rubber tires, no openings, and a clear display showcase.
8. Compare the exact image. Muncle Mikes currently has one product image for this item.

Road CTR2 versus CTR2 Sport and Pikes Peak cars

The standard CTR2 road car should not be merged with the later, wider and more powerful CTR2 Sport competition derivatives associated with the 1997 Pikes Peak program. Those cars used different bodywork, performance specifications, liveries, and motorsport identities.

PA-55371 is sold simply as the silver metallic RUF CTR2 road car. No Pikes Peak number, driver, racing livery, wide-body Sport designation, or competition accessory package is identified. Avoid adding those attributes because they belong to different vehicles.

• PA-55371: Silver metallic road-car presentation, left-hand drive, sealed 1:64 model.
• CTR2 Sport/Pikes Peak: Separate high-output competition-derived identity requiring its own exact model code and article.

Silver metallic finish

Silver emphasizes the CTR2’s panel shape, narrow body, integrated front openings, wheel arches, wing, and central rear exhaust. It can also reveal dust, fingerprints, and small scratches under strong light.

• Use broad, neutral illumination for inspection.
• Compare the hood, roof, doors, rear deck, and bumpers for one consistent silver tone.
• Check for paint buildup around panel lines and vents.
• Inspect the black trim, clear glazing, lights, wheels, and rear grille separately.
• Do not treat reflections from the clear case as paint variation.

Screen brightness and warm room lighting can make silver look champagne, gray, or blue. The item number and package remain stronger identifiers than a single photograph’s color cast.

Left-hand-drive interior

Exact retailer records identify PA-55371 as left-hand drive. At 1:64 scale, the steering wheel is easiest to confirm through the windshield or driver-side window under bright indirect light.

Do not press on the glazing or attempt to separate the body from the base simply to inspect the cabin. The sealed showcase and one exact product image provide the intended retail evidence. A right-hand-drive CTR2 would require a different item record even if the exterior color matched.

No opening panels

The doors, front luggage compartment, and rear engine cover are fixed. Panel lines and hinges are molded or printed detail, not working mechanisms.

Do not insert a blade, fingernail, or pick into a seam. The mirrors, wing, bumpers, exhausts, and glazing can be damaged long before the diecast body shows stress.

• Lift the model by its display base whenever possible.
• Do not carry it by the roof, mirror, or rear wing.
• Do not attempt to remove the engine cover.
• Keep the clear showcase in place during ordinary display.

Real rubber tires and wheel care

PA-55371 uses separate rubber tires on RUF-style wheels. The wheel design and tire profile are part of the exact road-car identity.

• Do not apply tire shine, oil, or household cleaner.
• Keep rubber away from soft vinyl, uncured paint, and adhesive residue.
• Do not pull the model by one wheel.
• Do not force steering or suspension movement.
• Check that each tire remains centered on its wheel.

The product record does not promise working steering, suspension, or free-rolling axles. Treat the wheel assemblies as display components unless the package says otherwise.

Using the clear display showcase

The clear cover protects the mirrors, wing, silver finish, and rubber tires while preserving the compact PARA64 presentation. The labeled base and cover are part of the complete release.

1. Place the base on a level surface.
2. Lift the cover vertically with two hands.
3. Keep the cover clear of the mirrors and rear wing.
4. Leave the car secured to the base unless removal is necessary.
5. Use an acrylic-safe microfiber cloth on the outside of the cover.
6. Replace the cover before moving the display.

Avoid ammonia-based glass cleaner, which can haze clear plastic. Retain the outer box and fitted insert for transport.

Planning the display footprint

Exact-item records place the car at approximately 2.5 inches long, 1.25 inches wide, and 1 inch high. The base and clear cover require additional room.

• Measure the showcase rather than only the car.
• Leave enough height to remove the clear cover.
• Keep a gap between neighboring cases.
• Do not stack showcases unless their design supports it.
• Leave finger access around the base.

The CTR2’s tall wing makes its visual height greater than many 1:64 coupes. Do not select a fitted case from length alone.

Package and model completeness

A complete PA-55371 presentation includes the silver CTR2, labeled base, clear cover, fitted inner packaging, and outer box. No loose driver figure, interchangeable wheels, opening-panel accessories, or tools are identified.

• Inspect the cover for cracks and deep scratches.
• Confirm that the car is centered and secured on the base.
• Check both mirrors and the rear wing.
• Verify the wheel and tire alignment.
• Keep PA-55371 and 929990553719 legible.
• Record any substituted base, cover, or package.

Arrival checklist

1. Confirm manufacturer item PA-55371.
2. Match UPC/JAN 929990553719.
3. Verify RUF CTR2—not a Porsche-branded model title.
4. Confirm the silver metallic finish and left-hand-drive interior.
5. Compare the model and showcase with the exact Muncle Mikes image.
6. Inspect the mirrors, glazing, front intakes, wheels, wing, exhaust, and paint.
7. Confirm that the body is sealed with no opening panels.
8. Check the rubber tires and wheel alignment.
9. Inspect the base, cover, inner packaging, and outer box.
10. Photograph all sides, the base label, package, and barcode.

Who should choose this release

PARA64 PA-55371 is a strong fit for RUF collectors, 993-era performance-car displays, 1990s supercar lineups, silver road-car collections, and compact 1:64 showcase shelves. Its exact appeal comes from the RUF CTR2 entity, silver finish, left-hand-drive configuration, product code, and complete case—not from an unsupported production count or investment claim.

Final identification check

The exact release is the Paragon Models / PARA64 1:64 RUF CTR2 road car in silver metallic with a left-hand-drive interior, manufacturer item PA-55371. It uses diecast metal and plastic construction, real rubber tires, fixed panels, a labeled display base, and a clear showcase. Approximate dimensions are 2.5 × 1.25 × 1 inch. Permanent identifiers are store SKU F977-PA-55371 and UPC/JAN 929990553719.

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