Ferrari 156 (Shark Nose) Belgian GP 1961 - O.Gendebien
The model reproduces the car driven by Olivier Gendebien during the 1961 Belgian GP. The car was made starting from a SRC/SMTS base kit.
Rear view: rear axle was built by completely handcrafting the frame in brass, hub bearings, suspensions and relative arms
The engine was completely rebuilt, adding the clutch (obtained by turning) and all electrical components (spark plugs wires, pipes etc).
The cover of intake trumpets was also rebuilt and painted with the same color as the body.
Rear hood view with grate made with nickel silver micro-foil.
Front hood view with rearview mirrors by aluminum turning. Hood and body air intakes are in brass, obtained by pressing
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AAR Eagle Weslake Belgian GP 1967 Winner
This model replicates the car winning the 1967 Belgian GP , driven by Dan Gurney. The car was equipped with one of the few 12 cylinders engines produced for Formula 1, the Weslake V12 licensed. Starting from a 1/43 SMTS kit, the sole car body was kept. More than 200 components were self-built and added, for a total amount of about 200 work-hours. The engine was rebuilt from its main part by totally self-manufacturing the gearbox in milled brass. All rear suspensions were also self-built (arms, tyrants, axle shafts, brakes, etc..) Cylinder heads were also created with an appropriate photo-etch. Fuel tanks, oil pump etc.. also recreated from scratch. Rims were obtained by turning and spokes photo-etches.[...]
Porsche 908/3 Targa Florio 1970 Winner
In 1970 Jo Siffert and Brian Redman completed the incredible consecutive 5 winning at Targa Florio. That year Leo Kinnunen established the record of speed in a single lap at 128,571 Km/h with a Porsche 908. Many commented: "It looked like being in a F1 track and not at the Madonie.The longest driving time was 3h 30 before the changing of the driver.The battle for victory was between Alfa Romeo Martini and Porsche Gulf teams as Ferrari did not participate to the race this year; Drake did not appreciate the changing of rules for engine power. Porsche 908 weight was just 540 Kg and engine power was an incredible 350 hp.[...]
Lancia 037 Rally
The Lancia 037 was one of the most appealing and aggressive sportscars made for Rallies in the early 80. It is notable as it retained the rear-wheel drive layout that was nearly universal for rally cars of the pre-Group B period; nearly all subsequent successful rally cars used four-wheel drive, making the 037 the last of its kind. After the starting skepticism, due to a series of retirements, the new born of Casa Lancia gained respect formerly in 1983 winning the WRC Constructorstitle with Walter R (Germany) and Markku Alen (Finland). Missing the final round of the series, a good chance to win even the driver title was finally left to the veteran Hannu Mikkola on Audi Quattro. 1984 had no particular exploits despite a new improved engine power that was not enough to contrast 4WD competition. Indeed, Alen collected the final victory in the annual Tour de Corse[...]
Porsche 356 Speedster 1956
The Porsche 356 was the first production car started by the company in 1948. Created by Ferdinand "Ferry" Porsche (son of the homonymous founder ), the 356 body was an original design by the factory employee Erwin Komenda , while its mechanicals (including engine, suspension and chassis) were derived from the Volkswagen. One of the most desirable collector models is the 356 "Speedster which marked the production in 1954 with the first 200 exemplars. Max Hoffman, the sole importer into the U.S. distributed the car for $ 2,995; for that the new owner got small seats, a tiny top and small side curtain windows. This also provided a low amount of weight and took advantage of the Porsche engine. In 1956 Porsche offered a coup cabriolet and speedsters models with bodies exclusively supplied by Reutter. American buyers had now three engine choices,[...]