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Sunday, December 06, 2015 - 02:52 AM UTC
A great Fiat release from Italeri!
Just in time to add to your christmas list!
FIAT 806 GRAND PRIX
This model, which is unique in terms of technology and accuracy, contains pieces to be assembled partially with screws. The bonnet can be opened to view the highly detailed engine. Working steering.
DECALS SHEET - MASKING STICKERS - CLEAR SHEET - BOX WITH SCREWS AND NUTS, LEATHER, COPPER WIRE, PVC TUBES, SPRINGS AND OTHER PARTS

The Fiat 806 Grand Prix adopted significant innovations for its time. The Fiat 806 was, in fact, the “progenitor” of the modern Formula One racing cars. Developed and produced by FIAT, the Italian automobiles manufacturer, in 1927, it could be considered the first Grand Prix car ever built before. Thanks to its 180 HP 12 cylinders engine, the Fiat 806 was able to reach and even exceed the speed of 240 Km/h. However, the most important innovations were made in the development of the chassis, mechanics and bodywork. The engine and gearbox unit was, in fact, located between the two chassis bars in order to optimize the performance and the drivability.

Photos courtesy Italeri web site.

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this is one awesome model of a cool old racecar. 130 Euro's is a lot of money, for a model, but a fair price for such a large and detailed model. The "octopusy" resembling parts in image 5 puzzled me, until I saw the engine pics(Sparkplug wire) Thanks for the heads up Richard.
DEC 06, 2015 - 01:57 PM
OMG!!!! did I fall asleep and wake up in a Christmas dream?
DEC 08, 2015 - 02:44 AM
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