Exoto Ferrari Tipo 156/120° F1 ‚Sharknose‘ 1961 Grand Prix of Italy | Wolfgang von Trips

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Exoto Ferrari Tipo 156/120° F1 ‚Sharknose‘ 1961 Grand Prix of Italy | Wolfgang von Trips

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.
Artikelnummer: GPC97204B

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