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Peugeot 905 #1 Lemans winner 1992
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The Peugeot 905 B won the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race in 1992 with the team of Derek Warwick, Yannick Dalmas, and Mark Blundell. This win was followed by another in 1993 by the team of Geoff Brabham, Christophe Bouchut, and Eric Hélary.
Technically advanced, the 905 used a carbon fiber chassis engineered by Dassault and a light alloy SA35-A1 3499cc naturally-aspirated V10 engine that was similar to F1 engines of the time.
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The 905 made its racing debut in the 1990 FIA World Sportscar Championship with Jabouille and Keke Rosberg sharing the wheel. Although the car was slower than the contemporary Group C Sports Prototypes, it was
quicker than the other 3.5 litre Sports-Prototypes which raced in the 1990 World Sportscar Championship season.
To counter the dominant Jaguar in the remaining races of the 1991 championship the 905 was heavily revised, primarily in aerodynamics. Carrying over only the cockpit of the previous car, the evolutionary 905B was created. With the more notable changes consisting of a two-tier rear wing and an optional full-width front wing, including a more powerful SA35-A2 engine, the 905B made its race debut at the Nürburgring round of the 1991 series.
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Porsche 935 K3 Apple Computers driven at Le Mans by
Allan Moffat
1980
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TSM 09181
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Features removable bonnets to show the well detailed engine area, working suspension, authentic wheels/tires, and high quality paint and decoration.
This model is a highly authentic variation on the highly regarded Carousel 1 tooling of Porsche
935 1:18 scale die-cast model .
The Porsche 935 K3 was third in a line of 935 variants developed by Kremer Racing, and remains one of the most famous race cars designed to this day. Most identifiable by its unique body configuration, the Kremer 3 (K3) had a twin-turbocharged, 3.2
litre flat six-cylinder motor producing upwards of 740 to 800bhp.
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But power alone would not be enough to battle the factory built 935’s
so Kremer Racing focused on shedding weight. They replaced the factory
fitted air-to-water intercooler with an air-to-air intercooler,
replaced body panels with light weight composites, and implemented
over 100 other upgrades. All these changes are thought to have only
given the K3 935 a 1% performance increase over their factory built
counterparts but that’s all that was needed. The 935 finally had its
worthy adversary.
This is is the Apple Computers car raced at Le Mans by Allan Moffat
for Dick Barbour Racing
unfortunately they retired after 11hrs with a melted piston. Allan
Moffat later drove a Mazda RX 7 at Lemans and finished 14th in 1982
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Maisto GT Racing BMW V12 LM
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Porsche 917K Martini Racing Lemans winner 1971
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The Porsche 917 is the fastest series production car ever made. The design of the 917 begun in 1968 under absolute secrecy. Enzo Ferrari could not believe, that the
4494 cc 12 cylinder engine was air-cooled. The chassis and engine worked perfectly from the beginning but the 917 had an issue with high speed handling, especially at top speeds on the Le Mans straight. A small group of Porsche engineers met some technicians of
J.W. Automotive.
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After months of Porsche`s men struggeling against the 917`s bad handling it was John Wyer who solved the aerodynamics of the
917 with those simple fins! John Wyer became Porsche`s major partner for 1970 and 1971
along with Martini Racing, they won the world championship in both years
but a Le Mans victory did not come until 1970 with Attwood/Herrmann of Porsche Salzburg in a 917 in the red and white colours of Austria,
then in 1971 Dr Marko/van Lennep of Martini Racing succeeded in white and the typical Martini stripes.
Chassis: Spaceframe (Aluminum) , Engine: 4907 cc, 12 Cylinders , 180° , air-cooled, 600 bhp at 8400 rpm ,
Weight of complete Car: 827 kg,
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Porsche 962C
2nd Place 1988
Le Mans
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UH764704
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The Porsche 962 (also known as the 962C in international competition) was a sports-prototype racing car built by Porsche as a replacement for the 956 and designed to
comply with the European Group C formula and IMSA's GTP regulations. The 962 was introduced at the end of 1984, from which it quickly became successful through privateer owners while having a remarkably long-lived career, with some examples still proving competitive into the mid-1990s.
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The Porsche 956 and 962 put drivers on the podium at Le Mans an
incredible 9 times with a 123 win in 1982 and fulling positions 1 to 8
in 1983,1 to 7 in 1984 and 1 to 5 in 1985, now that is dominance!
To make the 956 eligible under the new IMSA GT rules, Porsche extended the 956's wheelbase to make room for the pedal box. A steel roll cage was also integrated into the new aluminium chassis. For an engine, the Porsche 934-derived Type-935 2.8L Flat-6 was used with air cooling and a single Kühnle, Kopp und Kausch AG K36 turbocharger instead of the twin K27 turbochargers of the Group C 956, as twin-turbo systems were not allowed in IMSA's GTP class at the time.
Thus the 962 was born!
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1:18 scale resin model Ferrari 250 GT SWB Breadvan - n° 16 by Rosso
Model of Italy
"Le Man" 1962
Limited Edition of 300
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Scuderia SSS Republica di Venezia, Drogo 'Breadvan' Drivers Carlo Maria Abate,
I and Colin Davis, GB
DNF after 30 laps in 4 hours due to Gearbox failure
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1:18 scale die-cast model
Shelby Mustang GT350 R
By Shelby Collectables
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Very nicely done in 1:18 scale by Shelby
Collectibles, this is the 1967 Shelby Mustang GT350R, similar to the
#17 car driven at Le Mans by Claude Dubois & Chris Tuerlinckx
Claude Dubois was a Ford and Shelby dealer
in Belgium. Claude was a very famous race driver back then. He was not a very rich man, so he thought becoming a race driver would allow him to drive and race expensive cars at least.
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In 1964 he drove a Sunbeam in the Le Mans factory team. In 1966 Claude intended to start with a Ford GT, but was kindly advised that there was no place for him.
As a provocation to Ford he entered a Ferrari GTB. Then through a special deal and
Ford management intervention, he got a Shelby Mustang GT350R-model which he entered in the Le Mans race. Unfortunately it did not finish due to the well-known transmission neck cracking problem and subsequent oil leak..
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1:18 scale diecast model of the Chevrolet Corvette L88 Le Mans
Race Car from 1968 by Carousel 1
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Beautifully crafted in 1:18 scale by Carousel 1, this
is the 1968 Chevrolet Corvette #3 as driven at LeMans by Umberto Maglioli
and Henri Greder. It did not finish the race due to a blown head gasket and
retired after 6 hours. The Corvette L88 'Scuderia Filipinetti' Le Mans Race
Car holds a unique place in Corvette history. Entered by Swiss racing
patron, Georges Filipinetti with a Zora Arkus-Duntov prepared motor, this
L88 Corvette made its Le Mans debut in 1968. It returned for the 24 Hours of
Le Mans five more times – consecutively – up until 1973, a record that
remains unbroken by any single chassis.
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The late Sixties and
the early Seventies, was when the Corvette L-88's ruled A-production and GT
racing in the USA. The street legal EPA-approved L-88's were monsters, created
by Zora Arkus-Duntov and Chevrolet Corvette engineers to realize the
unfulfilled promise of the Grand Sports, which the L-88's did with win after
win. Today most of these cars have been acquired by wealthy collectors, but you
can recall those thrilling days of yesteryear with a Carousel 1 Corvette L-88
model.
Features of this Item Include; Opening Hood & Engine Wiring, Hoses
& Belts. Detailed Gauges Tampo Printed Graphics. Display Base &
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1:18 scale die-cast model
Aston Martin DBR 1 1959 Le Mans Winner
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Very nicely done in 1:18 scale by Shelby
Collectibles, this is the 1959 Aston Martin DBR1 as driven to victory
at LeMans by Carroll Shelby and Roy Salvadori. This is the first large
scale version of this historic winner, sure to fill a void in any
sports car collection.
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Carroll Shelby got his racing start in the 1950s
and developed a reputation as a talented driver. In 1956 and 1957 he
was named Sports Illustrated Sports Car Driver of the Year. In 1959 he
teamed up with Aston Martin and first raced in a World Championship
event at Sebring. Shelby drove 5 more times in the team including his
victory at the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans in the Aston Martin
DBR1, a win that had eluded the British Manufacture for a decade. To
commemorate the 50th anniversary of his historic victory, Shelby
Collectibles has release this Limited Edition Le Mans Winner in a
detailed 1:18 scale die cast model.
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1:18 scale model
Matra Simca
MS 670B
1973 LeMans Winner
By Spark
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SP18LM73
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An all new venture for Spark Model, high quality
1:18 scale LeMans racing models. These are sealed body models with no
opening parts, but the paint and decoration are simply superb and along
with the accuracy of the mold and the beautiful lines of the car these
are sure to please the 1:18 scale collectors.
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An all-French sports-prototype in which Henri
Pescarolo/ Gerard Larrousse scored a popular home victory in the 1973 Le Mans 24-Hours.
The Shell-sponsored Matra-Simca team had won the great race with drivers Henri Pescarolo & Graham Hill in the 1972 Le Mans with the MS670
monocoque design, powered by their well-developed, powerful and reliable 3-litre 4-cam Type MS72 V12 engine.
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1:18 scale die-cast model by Kyosho
Ferrari 365 GTB4 Competizione #71 1974 Le Mans
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K08164A
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Very nicely done by Kyosho in 1:18 scale, this is
the 1974 Ferrari 365 as driven at LeMans by Grandet and Bardini. The
model features opening doors and hood to reveal the fully detailed
engine bay and racing interior. These are extremely well done and will
surely fill a void in your Ferrari racing and Le Mans collection.
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1:18 scale die-cast model by GMP
Ferrari 330P4 Coupe #21 1967 Le Mans 2nd
Place
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GMP1804105
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For 1967, Ferrari responded to the Ford GT40 cars with their 330 P4. It
would come to be considered by many the greatest Ferrari endurance race
car of all time. The 1967 Le Mans proved an intense battle between the
Ford and Ferrari. Ford being the victor with Ferrari finishing 2-3.
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Motorabilia is proud to offer "The Masterpiece Collection" by GMP. This particular model consists of over 700 individual parts that are hand assembled to bring us a stunning Ferrari miniature. This is the 1967 Ferrari 330 P4 as driven to a 2nd place finish at LeMans by Scarfiotti and Parkes.
Features include serialized plate, removable front and rear covers,
poseable steering, functional suspension, opening fuel filler doors,
moveable shifter, sliding side windows.Sure to please even the most
demanding collector or Ferrari enthusiasts.
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Hot Wheels Elite Ferrari 116 MM Barchetta #22 (1949 Lemans
Winner #22)
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HL2989 22
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Both in the hands of the works drivers and privateers the 166 MM proved to be a very commendable racer, with a large number of class and overall victories. The most famous of these victories was scored at Le Mans in 1949, where Ferrari scored a victory the first time out. The winning car was entered by Lord Selsdon, but the later North American Ferrari importer Luigi Chinetti did most of the driving, 23 hours to be precise. The only reason Lord Selsdon took the helm of his Ferrari was to apply with the regulations.
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Technically the 166 MM was very similar to the first Ferraris, and shared the tubular frame that was characteristic for all of the company's sportscars of the 1940s and 1950s. Suspension was equally straightforward with wishbones at the front and a live rear axle at the rear. Where the early Ferraris really excelled was in the engine compartment, where the beautifully Gioacchino Colombo designed V12 resided. In its first configuration the tiny engine just displaced 1.5 litre, but in its third incarnation had grown in size to just under two litres or 166 cc per cylinder.
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Hot Wheels Elite Ferrari 250 GTO (Le Mans 2nd & 3rd 1962 2nd 1963)
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Ferrari further developed their 250 GT. They built
the 250 Gran Turismo Omologato (GTO), a car named after the homologation
process. Providing a base for the GTO was the 250 GT chassis, it took
advantage of a much lower and shorter dry-sump engine.In the 1962 Le Mans,
GTOs placed second and third overall. By the end of the first season,
Jaguar, Aston Martin and Chevrolet tried to convince the governing body
that the GTO was not a GT car. However, since the GTO was an 'evolution'
of the largely produced 250 GT road car, it was within rules.
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Hot Wheels Elite series is a
higher detail version on their standard models. These have the same level
of detail as Kyosho models
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1:18 scale die-cast model by Anson
Porsche 911 GT 1 1996
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The Porsche 911 legend at Le Mans does not need
to be written about; GT1, GT2, GT3, Porsche 911 has dominated them
all.
This sealed body model has bonus "hand
cut" Perspex windows to make it dust proof.
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1:18 scale die-cast model by Anson
Porsche 911GT 2 1995
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The Porsche 911 legend at Le Mans does not need
to be written about; GT1, GT2, GT3, Porsche 911 has dominated them
all.
This sealed body model has bonus "hand
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1:18 scale die-cast model by Majoret
Bugatti EB 110
Beautiful model the spring loaded rear spoiler pops
up when you press the number plate.
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EB110
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Some serious changes in the sportscar racing regulations gave road car derived racers a good chance at an overall victory at Le Mans again. French publisher Michel Hommell took it upon himself to converted a
Bugatti EB 110 SS to racing specification for the 1994 24 Hours of Le Mans. Much of the development was focused on getting the weight down as much as possible; some 300 kg were shaved off compared to the road car. To comply with the regulations engine performance was slightly restricted to 600 bhp, which was available all the way between 6200 and 7200 rpm.
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Aluminium body panels are bonded to a carbon fibre monocoque chassis.
The Bugatti EB 110 was suspended all around by double wishbones. The front suspension features push-rod operated shock absorbers and the rear dual shock absorbers on each side.
The Bugatti EB 110 has a 60 degree V12 engine, 3.5 litre dual overhead camshafts operated five valves per cylinder. Four IHI Turbochargers prodicing output of over 550 bhp. 6 speed manual gearbox. The permanent four wheel drive 27% to the front and 73% to the rears.
Finishing with large ventilated Brembo discs.
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Audi R10 TDI #8
Le Mans Winner 2007
By Norev
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NOR88341
2006 Winner pictured
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The Audi R10 was unveiled in December 2005 and went on to win both its
maiden race at the 2006 12 Hours of Sebring and the 2006 24 Hours of Le
Mans. It was the first diesel powered car to win either of those
events.
It supersedes the previous Audi R8, a proven model which won five times
at Le Mans since 2000 while earning a reputation as one of the most
successful racing cars of all time.
Though it bears a strong resemblance to the previous model, it is
nevertheless a new design. The aerodynamic package is in compliance
with the new regulations. A second rollover hoop is added and the
wheelbase is lengthened to accept the new, longer V12 TDI engine.
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The R10 engine: TDI turbodiesel engine, running on Shell V-Power Diesel. It is a 5.5 L (335.6
ci) all-aluminium bi-turbo 90° V12, with common rail direct injection of more than 1600 bar (23,206 psi). Its output should be 485 kW (650 hp) (regulated) and 1100 N·m (811 ft·lbf) of torque, and its usable power band is between 3000 and 5000 rpm. Its benefits are a broad range of usable power, high torque and economy.
Two Garrett TR3076R turbochargers limited by the regulations to 2.94 bar (42.64 psi) absolute breathe through two 39.9 mm intake air restrictors. It uses the latest Bosch Motronic (MS14) management, provided by Bosch
Motorsport, 1600 bar piezo injectors.
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1:18 scale model
Dauer (Porsche) 962
GT1 Le Mans
1994 Le Mans Winner
By Spark
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SP18LM94
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Following rule changes in the World Sportscar Championship in 1992 which saw Porsche 962 become uncompetitive in the C1 class at Le Mans, Porsche was looking for ways to continue their sports car dominance. With the re-introduction of production-based grand tourer-style cars in 1993, Porsche saw an opportunity to exploit a loophole which existed in this new class.Rules stated that GT-class cars merely required a road going example, with no specific quantity of road cars specified to meet homologation rules.
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With Dauer's success in modifying a Porsche 962 into a street-legal car in 1993, Porsche saw an opportunity to bring the 962 back into competition.
The flat bottom and narrow tires of the GT1 class would unfortunately hinder the performance of the car over the long laps at Le Mans even with the increased power from the GT-class
larger air restrictor. However Porsche believed that the larger fuel tank they were allowed in the GT-class would allow them to overcome this lack of speed by spending less time in the pits than normal Group C cars, something which is key for an endurance race.
The race saw Porsche's plan pan out, as the Dauer 962 Le Mans were able to gradually make their way to the top of the standings while their competitors spent time in the pits or succumbed to mechanical woes.
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1:18 scale model
Rondeau M379B
1980 Le Mans Winner
By Spark
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SP18LM80
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Rondeau and Jean-Pierre Jaussaud took victory in the 1980 24 Hours of Le Mans after fighting hard against the Porsche 908/80 of Jacky Ickx and Reinhold
Joest. Rondeau remains the only man to win the race in a car bearing his own name and design. Having watched teammates Pescarolo and Jean Ragnotti retire with engine problems during the night, Rondeau and Jaussaud fought the elements, Ickx's abilities, and the backmarkers to take overall victory by two laps.
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Rondeau's factory, similarly to those of Courage and Henri Pescarolo, was based near Le Mans. The Rondeau M379B that won the 1980 Le Mans race was powered by a Ford-Cosworth V8 engine, as were all cars constructed by the team. In 1981 he entered five cars, finishing 2nd and 3rd. However, this was overshadowed by the death of Jean-Louis Lafosse in the early hours of the race after crashing out on the Hunaudieres straight. Rondeau would never again approach those heights with his own cars; 1982 saw all three works M382's outed before half distance, while his three all-new M482 cars retired early as well. Rondeau's team was wound up at the end of 1983.
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Matra Simca
MS 670B
1974 LeMans Winner
By Spark
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SP18LM74
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The latest MS670B chassis specification featured 13-inch diameter wheels in place of the preceding 15-inch size, with the rear suspension geometry modified to match. The body line was also revised and lowered, while the smaller diameter wheels also dictated a move for the rear brake discs which were taken inboard.
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In search of further enhanced reliability, the V12 engines for Le Mans had been given a lower rev limit of 10,500rpm and had been de-tuned to around 450bhp.
The MS670B-series cars were also equipped with a new Porsche-built,
Matra-specified gearbox in place of the team's normal choice of Hewland and ZF transmissions which, it was feared, might not survive the rigours of 24-Hour racing at Le Mans. Solid brake discs replaced the ventilated type used elsewhere during the racing season, but Le Mans was not regarded as placing a premium upon braking performance, other than its reliability.
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1:18 scale diecast model of the Chevrolet Corvette L88 Le Mans
Race Car from 1968 by Carousel 1
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Beautifully crafted in 1:18 scale by Carousel 1, this
is the 1968 Chevrolet Corvette #3 as driven at LeMans by Umberto Maglioli
and Henri Greder. It did not finish the race due to a blown head gasket and
retired after 6 hours. The Corvette L88 'Scuderia Filipinetti' Le Mans Race
Car holds a unique place in Corvette history. Entered by Swiss racing
patron, Georges Filipinetti with a Zora Arkus-Duntov prepared motor, this
L88 Corvette made its Le Mans debut in 1968. It returned for the 24 Hours of
Le Mans five more times – consecutively – up until 1973, a record that
remains unbroken by any single chassis.
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The late Sixties and
the early Seventies, was when the Corvette L-88's ruled A-production and GT
racing in the USA. The street legal EPA-approved L-88's were monsters, created
by Zora Arkus-Duntov and Chevrolet Corvette engineers to realize the
unfulfilled promise of the Grand Sports, which the L-88's did with win after
win. Today most of these cars have been acquired by wealthy collectors, but you
can recall those thrilling days of yesteryear with a Carousel 1 Corvette L-88
model.
Features of this Item Include; Opening Hood & Engine Wiring, Hoses
& Belts. Detailed Gauges Tampo Printed Graphics. Display Base &
Certificate of Authenticity
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1:18 scale die-cast model
Renault Alpine A442 1978 Le Mans Winner
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Norev
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N185145
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Norev continues with this impressive new series
of 1:18 scale replicas. This is the 1978 Alpine Renault as driven to
victory at Le Mans by Didier Pironi and J.P. Jassaud. These are
accurate sealed body die cast models that feature high quality paint
and decoration. Norev has selected some great subject matter with both
modern and older LeMans versions being produced in this series.
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1:18 scale die-cast model by BBR
Ferrari 375 Plus #4 1954 Le Mans winner
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BBR1803
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Another beautiful Ferrari replica in 1:18 scale
by BBR, this is the 1954 375 Plus as driven to victory at LeMans by
Jose Froilan Gonzalez and Maurice Trintignant. Impeccable detail both
inside and out, these are sure to impress even the most demanding
Ferrari collectors.
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The model features a removable hood to show off
the well detailed engine and a flip up trunk panel as well. Finished
off with a beautiful high luster paint job. This is a fully finished
die cast metal model.
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1:18 scale die-cast model
Saleen S7 2001
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MMX73117
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Saleen introduced the first true American supercar with the Saleen S7.
Designed, engineered and manufactured by Saleen, the S7 was conceived
to combine the performance of a track-only race car with the driving
pleasure of a road car. Saleen is well known as a tuner of Ford Mustangs
and has a long history of preparing endurance racers.
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They first entered Le Mans in 1997 with a Saleen Mustang RRR and Steve
Saleen as a co-driver but failed to finish. DNF again in
1998 with a Saleen Ford Mustang, entered again in 2000 with a
Ford
Mustang S 351 but they did not arrive due to a number of issues.
In 2001 they entered a Saleen S7 R and were rewarded with a 18th
place and repeated the effort in 2002 with 23rd & 26th place.
Then again in 2003 with 22nd place and in 2006 with 11th place. The
Saleen S7 has a 7 litre all Aluminium V8 that develops 550hp at 6400
rpm with 525 ft-lbs of torque at 4000 rpm.
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1:18 scale die-cast model
Ford GT 40 #1 Lemans 2nd Place
1966
By Universal Hobbies
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UH764039
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See the
custom detailed GT40s
by the modelling artisan Jeff Green
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The story of the GT40 goes back to the early 1960s, when Henry Ford was negotiating to buy Ferrari. The offer was rejected by Enzo Ferrari
and in retaliation Henry set about building a Ford able to dominate racing and beat the Ferrari teams.
The British racing chassis ace Lola was employed to design the chassis - a basic structure forming a steel monocoque as the central part of the car. The front and rear extensions were made of square-section tubular
space frames, and the lightweight body was made from fibreglass.
The GT40P featured a 4.7 ltr. V8 producing a massive 335hp.
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Ford GT40 victories at Le Mans
1966 ; Ford Mk II; Ford Motor Company/Shelby American; Bruce McLaren, Chris Amon; Second-place,
Ken Miles and Denis Hulme and third-place Ronnie Bucknum and Dick Hutcherson finished in close formation behind their winning
team mates.
1967 ; Ford Mk IV; Ford Motor Coompany/Shelby American; Dan Gurney, A.J. Foyt
Jr.
1968 ; Ford GT40; John Wyer Automotive Engineering; Pedro Rodriguez, Lucien Bianchi
1969 ; Ford GT40; John Wyer Automotive Engineering; Jacky Ickx, Jackie Oliver (Ford GT40 driven by David Hobbs and Mike Hailwood was third behind its
teammate.)
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