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Exoto 1/18 Shelby Ford GT40 1966 LeMans Aficionado Gift 1-2-3 Finish
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Exoto Aficionado Gift Set Celebrating the Ford GT40 1-2-3 finish at the 1966 LeMans. #2 Black was first, driven by McLaren/AMon; #1 Blue was second, driven by Miles/Hume; and #5 Gold was third, driven by Bucknum/Hutcherson. The set features 1:18 scale models of the 1-2-3 finishers in "furious detail". Collectors know that Exoto is the gold-standard for detail in die-cast replica model cars. This collection was one of the building blocks for their incredible reputation!
Forty years ago, the determination of Henry Ford II to show the world that his company could build a car to compete and win at the pinnacle of international sports car racing was finally rewarded at the 1966 running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Ford’s GT40 Mark IIs dominated the race, finishing 1-2-3 (above), and Henry Ford II was there to savor the moment, joining Carroll Shelby’s winning team of Bruce McLaren and Chris Amon on the podium.
At this year’s Le Mans Classic, the popular historic racecar event held annually at the Le Mans circuit, the winning GT40 from 1966 will be joined by the second and third place cars (the Shelby team of Ken Miles and Denny Hulme, and the Holman & Moody team of Ronnie Bucknum and Dick Hutcherson) to recreate the famous 1966 finish in a unique on-track photo op. The latter two cars will also compete in the Le Mans Classic race, vying for a special one-off commemorative winner’s trophy to be presented by Ford Europe president John Fleming.
The winning car will also make a run up Lord March’s driveway at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, piloted by none other than Dan Gurney (who actually started the practice of spraying onlookers with the victor’s champagne when he won at Le Mans).
Full press release and more pics after the jump.
“40 years ago, Ford made motorsport history at the 1966 Le Mans 24-hour race. That event was a momentous result for Ford Motor Company, and history has shown that it has become one of the most important chapters in the saga of the world’s most famous endurance race. This year, at the Le Mans Classic 2006, today’s Ford is saluting the heroes and unsung heroes of that day, and the incredible legacy of a car that captured the imagination of generations of enthusiasts – the Ford GT40.”
Auto Brand: PorscheModel Brand: ExotoScale: 1/18Race:
1966 LeMans 24 hoursMSRP: $2498.95Driver History: Paul Hawkins, Gerhard KochCondition: Mint in BoxSeller's Note:
This product is intended for adult collectors only. It may contain sharp points, small parts which are choking hazards, and / or other materials or elements not suitable for children under 14 years of age.
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