Exoto Ferrari Dino 156/120 Sharknose #2 Italian GP Phil Hill GPC97204 – 1/18

Description

Exoto Ferrari Dino 156/120 Sharknose #2 Italian GP Phil Hill GPC97204' Winner, 1961, driven by Phil Hill

Highly detailed model with over 1600 individual parts. The drive shafts and the bell housing are moved via a gearbox. The model was handcrafted from authentic materials.

The features of the Grand Prix Classics Exoto Tipo 156 „Sharknose“ replica include:

• Over 1400 photo-etched and machined parts
• Micrometric precision-cast body panels with variable thickness castings
• Integrated, formed and deep-drawn sheet metal
• Polycarbonate, transparent, optical-quality parts
Front body panel opens and closes without the use of screws or tools
• Spring-loaded gas, clutch and brake pedals
• Functional carburettor throttle valves, connected to the accelerator pedal
• Precisely ball-bearing mounted, machined hubs on the axles, front and rear
• Fully toothed, ball-bearing mounted gearbox that transmits torque to the rotating half-shafts and the rotating, machined rear coupling assembly
• Fully wired and plumbed 120 and 65 degree V6 engines
• Advanced metal tube chassis construction
• Hinged and detachable engine cover
Fuel cap with flip-top lid
• Fully functional ball-joint front suspension with coil springs
• Fully functional, reconditioned rack and pinion steering
• Excellently simulated aluminium components
• Ventilated all-metal disc brakes, front and rear
• Detachable metal spoked wheels with forward and reverse function, left and right
• Semi-pneumatic tyres with correct tread
Nickel-plated photo-etched metal emitters
• Shaped honeycomb covers over the carburettors; not simple wire mesh, just like the real car
• Complete elimination of simulated screw heads; replaced with machined hex bolts
• Solid milled rivets throughout
• Realistic finish and feel
2K high-density coating
• And much more…

The Exoto Ferrari Dino 156/120 Sharknose replicates the model that was used by Count Wolfgang Berghe von Trips at Spa-Francorchamps in 1961. The regulations at the time stipulated a 1.5-litre engine. The cars were significantly smaller and lighter than their predecessors, not only in terms of performance but also visually. Of the total of 8 or 9 cars built, all were later destroyed by Ferrari itself.

The Ferrari 156 was used from 1961-64. As Ferrari's first mid-engined car, with the concept originating from Carlo Chiti, it was powered by a 1.5-litre V6 engine by Mauro Forghieri. The engine was lightweight and produced 190 hp. The construction of the engine helped the car achieve an extremely low centre of gravity.
Item Number: GPC97204