{"title":"1930s","description":"\u003cspan\u003eAmalgam are recognised worldwide as makers of the finest hand-made large scale models. Our work is unique in its attention to detail together with a focus on creating models that truly capture the style and spirit of each car. We have dedicated our energy and passion to achieving a level of accuracy, precision and excellence that raises the finished replica far above anything previously created. \u003c\/span\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"alfa-romeo-8c-2300-nuvolari","title":"Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 \"Monza\" - 1932 Monaco Grand Prix Winner - Tazio Nuvolari","description":"\u003cli\u003eLimited to 199 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:8 scale model, over 49 cms\/19 inches long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBased on the car as raced to victory by Tazio Nuvolari at the 1932 Monaco Grand Prix on the 17\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e of April 1932\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach model hand-built and assembled by a small team of craftsmen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade using the finest quality materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete with removable engine cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 5000 hours to develop the model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 500 hours to build each model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThousands of precisely engineered parts: castings, photo-etchings and CNC machined metal components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal CAD designs created after scanning chassis 2111043 in the ownership of Ralph Lauren\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeldom has there been a more convincing claimant to the title of the complete car than Vittorio Jano’s masterpiece, the Alfa Romeo 8C. The epitome of the spirit of racing in the glamorous 1930s era, with victories in Grand Prix racing, at Le Mans four years in succession, and in no less than seven editions of the Mille Miglia, its competition credentials are beyond reproach and, yet, only tell part of the 8C story. The chassis, available in both long chassis Lungo and short chassis Corto form, underpinned some of the finest and most elegant touring cars of its day, featuring timeless coachwork from contemporary Carrozzerie including Zagato, Touring, Castagna, and Brianza.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis said, it is in its renowned ‘Monza’ form that the 8C is perhaps most admired. In 1931, Alfa Romeo added two additional cylinders to the 6C 1750, creating the 8C 2300, before preparing a stripped down, short-wheelbase version of the chassis—complete with tapered racing tail and full-length side exhaust—to be driven by Tazio Nuvolari and Giuseppe Campari in their home Grand Prix in Monza. A dominant victory in Alfa Romeo’s back yard would lead to the moniker by which it would forever be known.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVictories followed repeatedly for the Monza, including three consecutive Targa Florio wins (1931-1933), the domination of the 24 Hours of Le Mans for four uninterrupted years (1931-1934) and numerous Grand Prix successes across Europe, parading the fact that the 8C had become practically invincible. The 8C became inescapably linked with the legendary Italian racing driver Tazio Nuvolari who won many competitions behind the wheel, including the 1931 Coppa Ciano, two instances of the Targa Florio (those 1931 and 1932 victories), the 1932 Monaco Grand Prix, the 1933 24 Hours of Le Mans and the 1933 Mille Miglia to add to that prestigious Italian Grand Prix at Monza.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 8C enjoyed an excellent power-to-weight ratio and the 1932 variant no doubt benefited from an enlarged 2665cc version of the engine, fed through not one but two superchargers. In 1933, Alfa Romeo retired the Monza from works racing, but a brigade of successful privateers carried the 8C mantle. The supremacy of the 8C meant that it continued to perform well on track well into the middle of the decade and its undoubted character and style made it an icon of the age. It remains one of the most sought-after cars of all time; in 2016, a Monza sold at sold for just short of $12 million.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:8 scale model is of the Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 as raced to victory by Tazio Nuvolari at the 1932 Monaco Grand Prix on the 17\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e of April 1932. It was the fourth running of the event, which had already gained international fame, and Alfa Romeo’s first appearance as a works team in Monaco, where they faced the teams from Bugatti and Maserati. Racing for the outfit from Portello, all in red Monzas, were the Italian trio of Nuvolari, Giuseppe Campari and Mario Umberto Borzacchini. There was a fourth car, a white Monza, for the German Rudolf Caracciola, who was not yet part of the official factory team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe entry list was by invitation only and just 17 cars appeared on the grid, after two of the original 19 failed to start. Even though all the cars had been timed throughout practice, the order of the starting grid was still determined by ballot, Nuvolari being handed eleventh on the grid. The Italian started fantastically, passing seven cars within the first five laps, and settling into second position after ten laps. Despite Nuvolari's speed, he set a new fastest time of two minutes and four seconds on lap 12, he was unable to gain ground on the fast-starting Bugatti of Louis Chiron. The leading trio, including the Bugatti of Achille Varzi only five seconds behind the Alfa, began to pull away from the rest of the field, the followers matching the front-runner’s pace. After thirty laps, Nuvolari started to apply the pressure and gained ground on the leading Bugatti. Chiron rushed to pass one of the backmarkers and grazed the sandbags on the corner at the Quai de Plaisance, propelling the car into the air and turning it over, throwing Chiron into the road. Fortunately, Chiron was uninjured by the fall from his vehicle, except for some cuts and bruises, and recovered quickly, but this had wrecked Bugatti’s best chance for the win and handed the lead over to Alfa Romeo. It was a lead Nuvolari would not relinquish. Caracciola followed behind in the privateer Alfa Romeo, for the last forty laps, slowly closing the distance lap by lap, but declined to win when presented with the opportunity to overtake, as Nuvolari had almost dealt with the challenge of Bugatti singlehandedly and was now suffering from interruptions to his fuel supply. The duo crossed the line just 2.8 seconds apart. From the 17 cars at the start only ten finished after three and a half hours of racing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Alfa Romeo 2300 8C is limited to only 199 pieces.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your 1:8 scale collection with one of our elegant, harmonious and handcrafted display cabinets, stands or plinths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/display-cabinets\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView Display Cabinets for this model \u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe offer a tailor-made service, customising your 1:8 scale model to perfectly match the specification of a real car, enhancing the already stunning features of the limited edition model. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/pages\/bespoke-one-off-models\" title=\"Bespoke Models at Amalgam Collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDiscover more about our Bespoke Models \u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Limited Edition","offer_id":40249547456594,"sku":"M5544-NUV","price":19995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/files\/DSCF3809.jpg?v=1701695491"},{"product_id":"bugatti-57g-tank","title":"BUGATTI Type 57G \"Tank\" - 1937 Le Mans Winner","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited to just 199 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBased on the car as raced to victory by Jean-Pierre Wimille and Robert Benoist in the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on 19 and 20 June 1937\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:8 scale model, over 37 cms\/14 inches long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach model hand-built and assembled by a small team of craftsmen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade using the finest quality materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete with opening driver door and engine cover, and a removable spare wheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 5000 hours to develop the model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 500 hours to build each model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThousands of precisely engineered parts: castings, photo-etchings and CNC machined metal components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt using extraordinarily precise digital data created from scanning the only remaining car in existence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint codes, material specifications and archive imagery provided by Bugatti\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficially licensed 24 Hours of Le Mans product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly three Type 57 Tanks were ever produced, the first of which disappeared shortly after its introduction at the Paris Auto Salon in 1936, never to be seen again. This model is based upon the second, the famous 57S-based 57G Tank, that would go on to win the French Grand Prix later that year, piloted by Jean-Pierre Wimille and Raymond Sommer. They completed the 80 lap, 1000km race in 7:58:52.7, emerging the victors by 50.6 seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore success followed the next year when, driven by Wimille and Robert Benoist, the 57G was victorious in the 24 Hours of Le Mans after completing 243 laps. This was seven more than their closest rivals in second place. Wimille would proceed to win the race again in 1939 in the third Tank, the Type 57C. Sadly, designer Jean Bugatti was involved in a fatal accident in that very car, only a few weeks after it had stormed to Le Mans victory. The Le Mans winning vehicle, chassis number 57335, is the only remaining Tank to exist and is currently on display at the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum in Philadelphia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis perfect scale model has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of the manufacturer regarding original finishes, materials, archive imagery and drawings.The use of original CAD and supremely accurate digital scanning of the original car has allowed us to perfectly recreate every detail at scale. Furthermore, the prototype model has undergone detailed scrutiny by the manufacturer’s engineering and design teams to ensure complete accuracy of representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Bugatti Type 57G \"Tank\" is limited to only 199 pieces.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your 1:8 scale collection with one of our elegant, harmonious and handcrafted display cabinets, stands or plinths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/display-cabinets\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView Display Cabinets for this model \u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249551028306,"sku":"M5739","price":19995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/files\/Bugatti57gtankwebedit_0000_IMG_5465.jpg?v=1775654869"},{"product_id":"bugatti-57sc-atlantic-1936-la-voiture-noire","title":"BUGATTI Type 57SC Atlantic - \"La Voiture Noire\" (1936)","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the most iconic Bugatti cars from the original Bugatti era, the Type 57SC Atlantic featured flowing coupé lines with a pronounced dorsal seam running from the front to the back end of the vehicle. The 1935 Aérolithe concept, on which the 57SC was based, used Elektron composite for its body panels. This meant the engineers needed to rivet the panels together externally as, although a durable and lightweight material, the alloy was extremely flammable when exposed to high temperatures. The production run of 57SC Atlantics possessed plain aluminium bodies though the dorsal seams were retained for style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Atlantic name was termed in honour of Jean Bugatti’s pilot friend, Jean Mermoz, who never returned from a South Atlantic aviation journey. The ‘S’ stood for ‘Surbaissé’ (‘Lowered’), which was a major undertaking in itself, and the ‘C’ for ‘Compresseur’, a supercharger that Bugatti introduced in response to customers seeking more horsepower. The iconic long bonnet hid a 197-horsepower 3.3-litre inline-8, which allowed the coupe to clock a top speed in excess of 125 mph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly four Type 57SCs were ever made, three of which were sold to customers. The first was sold to British banker Victor Rothschild, the third to Parisian businessman Jacques Holzschuh and the fourth car was sold to R.B. Pope of Britain. Tragically, Holzschuh’s Atlantic was involved in a fatal accident which completely destroyed the car. Decades later, the car underwent a painstaking restoration though the engine was unsalvageable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model is a perfect 1:8 scale recreation of the second car, the fabled ‘La Voiture Noire’ (The Black Car). Bugatti was so taken by the grace and sophistication of his creation that he had the second Atlantic built for his own personal use. At the outbreak of the Second World War, La Voiture Noire was sent to a safe region, as German troops invaded Alsace, and lost forever. Its last historical mention is on a list of cars that were to be sent to Rue Alfred Daney in Bordeaux in February 1941. Its disappearance more than 80 years ago remains the biggest mystery in Bugatti’s fabled history. Today, “La Voiture Noire” lives on as a myth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo create ‘La Voiture Noire’, we used our supremely accurate digital scanning on R.B. Pope’s model, kindly allowed by its current owner Ralph Lauren, and, with the cooperation of Bugatti's automotive historian Julius Kruta, developed this stunningly detailed and precise replica at scale. Using archived images and 3D data acquired from one of only two confirmed surviving examples of the 57SC Atlantic, this is without doubt the best reference to chassis number 57453 in existence. This fine scale model has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of the manufacturer regarding original finishes, materials, archive imagery and drawings. Furthermore, the prototype model has undergone detailed scrutiny by the manufacturer’s engineering and design teams to ensure complete accuracy of representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Bugatti 57SC Atlantic 'La Voiture Noire' is limited to only 99 pieces.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your 1:8 scale collection with one of our elegant, harmonious and handcrafted display cabinets, stands or plinths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/display-cabinets\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView Display Cabinets for this model \u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer a tailor-made service, customising your 1:8 scale model to perfectly match the specification of a real car, enhancing the already stunning features of the limited edition model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/pages\/bespoke-one-off-models\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover more about our Bespoke Models \u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Limited Edition","offer_id":40249551061074,"sku":"M5260-453","price":19995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bespoke","offer_id":40249551093842,"sku":"M5260-BES","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/products\/M5260_-_Bugatti_57_SC_La_Voiture_Noire_-_1.8_Scale_-_Front_3.4_Door_Open.jpg?v=1604336928"},{"product_id":"bugatti-type-59-wimille","title":"BUGATTI Type 59 - 1935 Belgian Grand Prix - Wimille","description":"\u003cli\u003eLimited to just 15 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:8 scale model, over 52 cms\/20 inches long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBased on the car as raced by Jean-Pierre Wimille in the Belgian Grand Prix on the 14th of July 1935 at Spa-Francorchamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach model hand-built and assembled by a small team of craftsmen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade using the finest quality materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete with removable engine cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 5000 hours to develop the model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 500 hours to build each model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThousands of precisely engineered parts: castings, photo-etchings and CNC machined metal components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal CAD designs created after scanning chassis 59122 in the ownership of Ralph Lauren\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArchive imagery and paint codes supplied by Bugatti\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rmg0M5hP6ag\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ultimate expression of the Bugatti Grand Prix car, the Type 59 was a testament to Ettore and Jean Bugatti’s extraordinarily creative engineering talents. In an era when the art of race car design was arguably superseded by the science, the Type 59 remained competitive despite its continued use of ‘old-fashioned’ mechanics. Though often defeated by its more modern government-funded rivals, its long, low and slender bodywork, have earned it a very special place in Grand Prix history. The Type 59 remains Bugatti’s last successful Grand Prix racer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Type 59 is generally regarded as an artistic masterpiece: it still retained the heritage from the iconic and all-conquering Type 35, which Ettore Bugatti had designed a decade earlier, but in extending the wheelbase of the new chassis frame, he created a beautiful Grand Prix car with perfect proportions. Under the all-aluminium bodywork lived its straight-eight engine. The power unit was a new development, led by Ettore’s eldest son Jean, not only to power the Type 59 race car but the upcoming Type 57 grand tourer. In Grand Prix specification, it was fitted with twin camshafts, dry sump lubrication and a lightened crankshaft. At its debut the engine displaced 2.8 litres, which was soon supercharged to just under 3.3 litres, and a separate four-speed gearbox was fitted roughly midway between the engine and rear differential for optimal weight distribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Type 59’s steel ladder frame chassis was nearly identical to that of its predecessor, the Type 54. Unusually the front and rear axles were constructed from two halves treaded together in the middle, adding some flexibility to the traditional solid axles. Ettore Bugatti favoured the two-seater Grand Prix concept, and the Type 59 was no exception, the driver was offset to right of the car’s centre, and his famed eye for design to exquisite detailing such as the superbly engineered piano-wire spoke wheels. This particular addition was supported by strong mechanics: an aluminium back-plate dealt with the torque from the drive and the braking, whilst the spokes themselves only supported radial loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLengthy delays meant that the Type 59 did not debut until late in the 1933 season and the car required modification to compete under the new ’750 kg’ regulations that would come into effect in 1934. The Bugatti was not particularly successful on the track but, although its rivals Auto Union, Mercedes-Benz and Alfa Romeo had made significant innovations with independent suspension and hydraulic brakes, the Type 59 remained competitive, despite its continued use of solid axles and cable operated drum brakes. It won a single major Grand Prix, at Spa in 1934 and, even then, there were many mitigating factors. Bugatti’s German rivals Mercedes-Benz and Auto Union withdrew from the race beforehand (rumoured to be due to issues with Belgian customs authorities at the border) and issues plagued the other competitors, meaning only seven entries started the race, three of which were Type 59s. Bugatti’s remaining major adversary, Alfa Romeo flew into a commanding lead, before both of their entries retired, one due to a crash and the other as the result of a broken oil pipe, leaving the route clear for René Dreyfus and Antonio Brivio to claim a fantastic 1-2 victory for the French marque. The Type 59 did see some more success in minor Grand Prix though: Jean-Pierre Wimille claimed victories at Algiers in 1934 and Deauville in 1936 whilst, in 1935, Robert Benoist won in Picardy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, Type 59s are prized collector items and have estimated values in excess of £10 million. Just seven cars were built in Grand Prix configuration, of which four raced for the Bugatti works team and all have survived to this day. Current owners include Ralph Lauren and the industrial designer Marc Newson. One former Grand Prix chassis, converted to a sports car configuration back in the 1930s, sold at auction for £9.5 million in 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:8 scale model is based on the car as raced by Jean-Pierre Wimille in the Belgian Grand Prix on the 14th of July 1935 at Spa-Francorchamps. Wimille qualified fourth and made a fantastic start flying into second position on the opening lap, but the French hope for victory suffered an early retirement after just seven laps due to engine issues. To create the Type 59, we used our supremely accurate digital scanning on chassis 59122, kindly allowed by its current owner Ralph Lauren, and, with the cooperation of Bugatti, developed this stunningly detailed and precise replica at scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Bugatti Type 59 – 1935 Belgian Grand Prix is limited to just 15 pieces.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249551159378,"sku":"M5543-WIM","price":19995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/files\/BugattiType59WimilleBelgainGPWebedits_0000_DSCF4387.jpg?v=1775660081"},{"product_id":"mercedes-benz-sskl-1931-mille-miglia","title":"Mercedes-Benz SSKL - 1931 Mille Miglia Winner - Patinated","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited to just 99 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs raced to victory by Rudolf Caracciola in the Mille Miglia on the 12th and 13th of April 1931\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:8 scale model, over 53 cms\/20 inches long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach model hand-built and assembled by a small team of craftsmen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade using the finest quality materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 4500 hours to develop the model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 450 hours to build the model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThousands of precisely engineered parts: castings, photo-etchings and CNC machined metal components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt using original drawings and archive photographs supplied by Mercedes-Benz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mille Miglia, or thousand-mile race through Italy, was a notoriously difficult and prestigious road race, won to this point by Italians piloting Italian machinery. Rudolf Caracciola broke that mould with his 1931 Mercedes- Benz SSKL privateer entry, as Mercedes-Benz were unable to offer factory resources and backing at that time. Ably assisted by his co-driver, Wilhelm Sebastian, Caracciola won the 1000 mile extravaganza, achieving an average speed of 101.1 kilometres per hour in the race from Brecia to Rome and back. Caracciola described the Mille Miglia in his autobiography as ‘1,600km on dusty country roads, passing gorges and ravines … around horrible corkscrew bends and snake-like passages; through cities, towns and villages and again along dead-straight roads at an average of 150, 160, 170km … one night and then another day.\"*The SSKL (Super-Sport-Kurz-Leicht or super-sport-short-light) was the last version of the six-cylinder compressor sports car from Mercedes-Benz and was built solely as a two-seater racing car. It used a seven-litre six-cylinder engine that produced 300 brake horsepower with its compressor fitted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:8 scale model of the Mercedes-Benz SSKL precisely replicating the car a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003es raced to victory by Rudolf Caracciola in the Mille Miglia on the 12th and 13th of April 1931,\u003c\/span\u003e has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of Mercedes-Benz regarding original finishes, materials, archive imagery and drawings. The use of supremely accurate digital scanning of the original car has allowed us to perfectly recreate every detail at scale. 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The 1935 Aérolithe concept, on which the 57SC was based, used Elektron composite for its body panels. This meant the engineers needed to rivet the panels together externally as, although a durable and lightweight material, the alloy was extremely flammable when exposed to high temperatures. The production run of 57SC Atlantics possessed plain aluminium bodies though the dorsal seams were retained for style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Atlantic name was termed in honour of Jean Bugatti’s pilot friend, Jean Mermoz, who never returned from a South Atlantic aviation journey. The ‘S’ stood for ‘Surbaissé’ (‘Lowered’), which was a major undertaking in itself, and the ‘C’ for ‘Compresseur’, a supercharger that Bugatti introduced in response to customers seeking more horsepower. The iconic long bonnet hid a 197 horsepower 3.3 litre inline-8, which allowed the coupe to clock a top speed in excess of 125 mph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly four Type 57SCs were ever made, three of which were sold to customers. The first was sold to British banker Victor Rothschild, a second to Parisian businessman Jacques Holzschuh and a third car was sold to R.B. Pope of Britain. The remaining car was used by Jean Bugatti himself but there is no record of the car after 1938. Its whereabouts remain a mystery. Tragically, Holzschuh’s Atlantic was involved in a fatal accident which completely destroyed the car. Decades later, the car underwent a painstaking restoration though the engine was unsalvageable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis perfect 1:8 scale recreation of the Bugatti 57SC Atlantic is modelled on chassis 57374 as it was originally delivered to Victor Rothschild, 3\u003csup\u003erd\u003c\/sup\u003e Baron Rothschild, in 1936. Painted a gray-metallic blue, No. 57374 was built without the \"C\" specification and it is believed that it had been equipped with various components from the Aérolithe prototype before the car was brought back to Molsheim in order to have the \"C\" specification fitted, Lord Rothschild’s request. He would continue to use the car until 1941 when he abandoned it in the middle of a field after a malfunctioning supercharger caused the engine to explode. A mechanic bought 57374 and repaired it, before selling it to a wealthy doctor in 1945. This doctor brought the 57SC to the US and sold it to Bugatti enthusiast Mike Oliver, who amongst other changes to adapt the Atlantic to US regulations, painted it a dark red. The car returned to Molshiem in 1953 to have the supercharger refitted. The car changed hands in 1971 for a total of $59k to collector Peter Williamson, who actively used the car for the next 32 years. He returned it to its original state and exhibited at the 2003 edition of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance where it won the \"Best of Show\" award. No. 57374 remained in the Williamson family's possession until 2010 when it was sold for no less than $30 million to collector Peter Mullin who now exhibits it in his French car masterpiece collection at the Mullin Automotive Museum located in Oxnard, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eR.B. Pope’s model is now owned by Ralph Lauren, who was kind enough to let us use our supremely accurate digital scanning on his original car, allowing us, with the added assistance of Bugatti's automotive historian Julius Kruta, to perfectly recreate every detail at scale. This fine scale model has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of the manufacturer regarding original finishes, materials, archive imagery and drawings. 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Levy commissioned a one-off body for the 57SC from the fabled Swiss\/French coachbuilder Gangloff, whose premises was located in Colmar, near to Bugatti’s Molsheim manufacture. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a top speed of 125 miles per hour, Bugattis of the 1930s were not just some of the most enigmatic and exclusive cars available, but also some of the fastest. Truly the ‘supercars’ of their day, epitomising the glories of the age, Ettore Bugatti’s creations are now rightly some of the most sought after classics of all time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/b_R2t8majoU\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Type 57SC Gangloff is one of many astonishing cars in the car collection owned by Ralph Lauren, who was kind enough to let us use our supremely accurate digital scanning on his original car, allowing us to perfectly recreate every detail at scale. This fine scale model has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of the manufacturer regarding original finishes, materials, archive imagery and drawings. 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Built for the new ’750 kg’ regulations that would come into effect in 1934, its enlarged 3.3 litre straight-eight engine was dual purpose: to not only power the Type 59 race car but the upcoming Type 57 grand tourer. The car was noticeably lower than its predecessor due to its underslung rear suspension and dry-sump engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Type 59 was outgunned by its rivals, the Italian Alfa Romeo and the German ‘Silver Arrows’ Mercedes-Benz and Auto Union who were both financially backed by their respective governments. Bugatti, however, were using their own money to race. It is a testament of Ettore Bugatti's talent that his 'old fashioned' Grand Prix cars were still relatively competitive. The Type 59 did manage to score a 1-2 victory in the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa, with cars in the hands of René Dreyfus and Antonio Brivio, after all of the top runners crashed out. 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It sported the 2.9 litre version of Alfa’s established 8C engine, said to boast 225bhp, aided and abetted by two superchargers and double updraught Weber carburettors. Bodywork for the model was largely provided by period coachwork maestro Carrozzeria Touring, who crafted the 2900’s stunning teardrop-shaped mudguards to the tapered rear. Over the course of five years of production, five examples, all made in 1938, stood out alone, from the 40 or so 2900s made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:8 scale model is based on one of only five cars built especially for the Mille Miglia, chassis 412031. The No. 143 car, driven by Clemente Biondetti, emerged victorious in the 1938 edition of the legendary Italian race, two minutes ahead of another 8c 2900 driven by Carlo Pintacuda. Pintacuda was on course to win the fabled race after setting incredible average speeds in the early stages, leading from the Italian town of Piacenza to Terni but, unfortunately for him, locked his brakes and lost position to Biondetti whilst undertaking repairs. After a gruelling twelve hours at the wheel, Biondetti was a worthy winner. The Alfa Romeo 8C 2900 Mille Miglia remains one of the most sought-after pre-war cars of all time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of the manufacturer regarding original finishes, materials, archive imagery and drawings. The use of original CAD and supremely accurate digital scanning of the original car has allowed us to perfectly recreate every detail at scale. 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Conceived by Reginald Mitchell of Supermarine Ltd., it was developed in response to a 1934 Air Ministry specification for a high-performance interceptor armed with eight wing-mounted 0.303-inch (7.7mm) machine guns. Its lineage traced directly to Mitchell’s Schneider Trophy racing seaplanes of the 1920s, machines built to chase absolute speed. One such aircraft, the S.6, set a world speed record of 357 mph (574 km\/h) in 1929.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom Racing Seaplanes to Frontline Fighter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMitchell’s approach was more radical than that of the Hawker Hurricane, a design rooted in steel tubing, wood, and fabric and favoured by many RAF commanders of the 1930s. The Spitfire instead employed a stressed-skin aluminium monocoque structure wrapped around a 1,000 hp, 12-cylinder, liquid-cooled Rolls-Royce PV-12 engine, later immortalised as the Merlin. Its defining feature was a graceful elliptical wing with a thin airfoil, which, combined with the Merlin’s efficient supercharging, delivered exceptional performance at high altitude. This advanced construction made the Spitfire both difficult to build and challenging to repair, leading some to question whether it was too sophisticated for wartime realities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spitfire’s eight wing-mounted guns were harmonised to converge at a single point ahead of the aircraft, while pilots were aided by an electric gunsight that projected an orange aiming dot onto the windscreen - an early forerunner of the modern heads-up display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInto Service - and Mitchell’s Final Legacy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe prototype first flew in March 1935, with the aircraft entering RAF service in July 1938. The first operational Spitfires arrived at No. 19 Squadron at Duxford on 4 August. Tragically, Mitchell did not live to see his creation enter service, succumbing to cancer in June 1937. Even after learning his illness was terminal, he continued to work relentlessly, against medical advice, determined to see the project through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEarly Combat and an Uncertain War\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the early stages of the war, Spitfires were initially held back, with Hurricanes forming the backbone of Fighter Command, though they did see action during the evacuation of Dunkirk. The Spitfire claimed its first victories on 16 October 1939, when aircraft from Nos 602 and 603 Squadrons shot down two Junkers Ju 88 bombers over the Firth of Forth. By the summer of 1940, Germany launched its aerial offensive against Britain. In the wake of the rapid Nazi advance across Europe, many - including influential voices in France and the United States - believed Britain’s position to be untenable. Even with the Spitfire, RAF pilots faced technically capable opponents in overwhelming numbers, and contemporary estimates painted the aircraft as an underdog by almost every measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Battle of Britain\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the Battle of Britain, Spitfires were preferentially tasked with engaging German fighters, while Hurricanes attacked the bombers. Although more Hurricanes were deployed and credited with a greater number of victories, Spitfire squadrons suffered lower losses and achieved a higher victory-to-loss ratio. Its superior high-altitude performance is widely regarded as a critical factor in tipping the balance of the war effort. At the height of the battle, the Luftwaffe committed an average of 1,000 aircraft per day, with one massive raid on London involving more than 1,100 machines - yet time and again they were repelled, with the Spitfire at the forefront.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEvolution and Global Service\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost Spitfires flown during the Battle of Britain were Mk I variants, though many were replaced by the Mk II by the end of 1940. Thereafter, the Spitfire supplanted the Hurricane as the primary fighter of RAF Fighter Command and served across the European, Mediterranean, Pacific, and South-East Asian theatres. Mk I Spitfires were also supplied to allied nations including France, Portugal, and Turkey. In total, 1,533 Mk I aircraft were built by Supermarine, with a further 50 produced by Westland Aircraft. 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It represents one of the most accurate and highly detailed Spitfire models ever produced at this scale. Every minute detail of the aircraft has been meticulously recreated, from the thousands of individual rivets to the finely detailed cockpit and the upper structure of the Rolls Royce Merlin engine. As with all Amalgam models, it is the result of a seamless fusion of art, technology and dedication, combining original digital scan data and extensive historical research with master-level sculpting and finishing to create a model virtually indistinguishable from the real aircraft in photographs. The model has been developed using extremely precise digital scan data gathered from Battle of Britain Memorial Flight aircraft based at RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire. It is presented in a striking ‘bare metal’ finish, allowing every aspect of the Spitfire’s refined engineering to be fully appreciated. 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Local duties and taxes may be applicable on import to regions outside the UK. By purchasing this title, you agree and consent to your information being shared with \u003ci\u003eAlan Thornton \u003c\/i\u003efor use in the fulfilment of your order.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Z2GoP_EqkKY\" height=\"315\" width=\"100%\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine art screen print is of the Spitfire Mk 1A, using a photograph of the model built by the artisans at Amalgam Collection. The Spitfire is Britain’s most famous and romanticised World War II fighter, remembered and revered for its pivotal role in keeping the Luftwaffe at bay, during the Battle of Britain in the late summer of 1940. 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More Hurricanes than Spitfires served in the Battle of Britain, and they were credited with more “kills,” but the Spitfire captured the imagination like nothing else, achieving a visceral blend of visual and audial perfection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmalgam Collection and Alan Thornton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmalgam is delighted to partner with artist Alan Thornton to introduce a collection of silkscreen prints. Precise and technical in nature, these prints isolate the subject, laying the image onto Alan’s signature metallic background, that focuses the viewer’s eye on the sculptural, organic qualities of iconic cars and planes. Alan’s obsession with form, function and beauty, combined with his enduring passion for all things automotive and mechanical, align perfectly with Amalgam’s mission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Process\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScreen printing is the process of transferring a stencilled artwork onto a flat surface using a mesh screen, ink and a squeegee. Starting with the photography, the subject matter is composed and lit with the intermediate processes and the final print in mind - each step very much influences the final outcome. In post-production the image is refined and manipulated to create the final tonal variations needed for the separation of colours, which are then half toned which simulates continuous-tone imagery through the use of dots or lines, varying either in size or in spacing, thus generating a gradient-like effect. For each colour, a positive acetate is transferred to a silk screen frame coated in photosensitive emulsion. Following exposure, washing out and drying, the frame is mounted on a to print bed, and the chosen colour ink is then forced through the mesh with a squeegee by hand. This is a highly skilled craft process, sensitive to the touch, feel and technique of the printer, and as a result each print is unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandling Your Print\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArt screen prints are best handled by professional framers. We would always recommend framing your print with a box frame under UV protected glass or acrylic, which will give maximum protection. When removing your print from the tube, reach in with \u003cstrong\u003eclean hands\u003c\/strong\u003e and gently twist the print to make it smaller, slowly pull the print out from the centre. \u003cstrong\u003eDo not\u003c\/strong\u003e pull quickly at a corner as you may damage the corner. Try to physically handle the print as little as possible and, when you do, always make sure your hands are clean and that you support the print fully, as the paper can pick up dirt or crease. Try to avoid leaving the print rolled for any length of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrints of the Spitfire are limited to just 200 pieces. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNo frame is included\u003c\/span\u003e. By \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epurchasing this print, you agree and consent to your information being shared with Alan Thornton for use in the fulfilment of your order.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alan Thornton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249583599698,"sku":"M6206","price":750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/files\/Gallerydropshadowcollectionimage_5152e33c-fd8a-44bd-9152-392a28c940b0.jpg?v=1697193698"},{"product_id":"bugatti-type-59-nuvolari-1-18","title":"BUGATTI Type 59 - 1934 Monaco Grand Prix - Nuvolari","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:18 scale model, over 20 cms\/8 inches long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBased on the car raced to fifth position by Tazio Nuvolari in the Monaco Grand Prix on the 2nd of April 1934 at Circuit de Monaco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach model hand-built and assembled by a small team of craftsmen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade using the finest quality materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 800 hours to develop the model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecisely engineered parts: castings, photo-etchings and CNC machined metal components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal CAD designs created after scanning chassis 59122 in the ownership of Ralph Lauren\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArchive imagery and paint codes supplied by Bugatti\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ultimate expression of the Bugatti Grand Prix car, the Type 59 was a testament to Ettore and Jean Bugatti’s extraordinarily creative engineering talents. In an era when the art of race car design was arguably superseded by the science, the Type 59 remained competitive despite its continued use of ‘old-fashioned’ mechanics. Though often defeated by its more modern government-funded rivals, its long, low and slender bodywork, have earned it a very special place in Grand Prix history. The Type 59 remains Bugatti’s last successful Grand Prix racer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Type 59 is generally regarded as an artistic masterpiece: it still retained the heritage from the iconic and all-conquering Type 35, which Ettore Bugatti had designed a decade earlier, but in extending the wheelbase of the new chassis frame, he created a beautiful Grand Prix car with perfect proportions. Under the all-aluminium bodywork lived its straight-eight engine. The power unit was a new development, led by Ettore’s eldest son Jean, not only to power the Type 59 race car but the upcoming Type 57 grand tourer. In Grand Prix specification, it was fitted with twin camshafts, dry sump lubrication and a lightened crankshaft. At its debut the engine displaced 2.8 litres, which was soon supercharged to just under 3.3 litres, and a separate four-speed gearbox was fitted roughly midway between the engine and rear differential for optimal weight distribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Type 59’s steel ladder frame chassis was nearly identical to that of its predecessor, the Type 54. Unusually the front and rear axles were constructed from two halves treaded together in the middle, adding some flexibility to the traditional solid axles. Ettore Bugatti favoured the two-seater Grand Prix concept, and the Type 59 was no exception, the driver was offset to right of the car’s centre, and his famed eye for design to exquisite detailing such as the superbly engineered piano-wire spoke wheels. This particular addition was supported by strong mechanics: an aluminium back-plate dealt with the torque from the drive and the braking, whilst the spokes themselves only supported radial loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLengthy delays meant that the Type 59 did not debut until late in the 1933 season and the car required modification to compete under the new ’750 kg’ regulations that would come into effect in 1934. The Bugatti was not particularly successful on the track but, although its rivals Auto Union, Mercedes-Benz and Alfa Romeo had made significant innovations with independent suspension and hydraulic brakes, the Type 59 remained competitive, despite its continued use of solid axles and cable operated drum brakes. It won a single major Grand Prix, at Spa in 1934 and, even then, there were many mitigating factors. Bugatti’s German rivals Mercedes-Benz and Auto Union withdrew from the race beforehand (rumoured to be due to issues with Belgian customs authorities at the border) and issues plagued the other competitors, meaning only seven entries started the race, three of which were Type 59s. Bugatti’s remaining major adversary, Alfa Romeo flew into a commanding lead, before both of their entries retired, one due to a crash and the other as the result of a broken oil pipe, leaving the route clear for René Dreyfus and Antonio Brivio to claim a fantastic 1-2 victory for the French marque. The Type 59 did see some more success in minor Grand Prix though: Jean-Pierre Wimille claimed victories at Algiers in 1934 and Deauville in 1936 whilst, in 1935, Robert Benoist won in Picardy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, Type 59s are prized collector items and have estimated values in excess of £10 million. Just seven cars were built in Grand Prix configuration, of which four raced for the Bugatti works team and all have survived to this day. Current owners include Ralph Lauren and the industrial designer Marc Newson. One former Grand Prix chassis, converted to a sports car configuration back in the 1930s, sold at auction for £9.5 million in 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:18 scale model is based on the car raced to fifth position by Tazio Nuvolari at the Monaco Grand Prix on the 2nd of April 1934 at Circuit de Monaco. Monaco was the first major race to be run with the new 750 kg weight limit and, whilst the Bugatti works team arrived with three cars, a fourth red Type 59 was on loan to Tazio Nuvolari. He entered as a private entrant, although he had full support from the team. Qualifying fifth, Nuvolari was passed off the line by the launching Alfa Romeo of Louis Chiron. After ten laps, Piero Taruffi managed to find a way past Nuvolari only to be immediately re-passed, and this fierce battle came to an abrupt end when the Maserati started to misfire. Coming up to half distance, Nuovlari was falling back from the leading pack and eventually was lapped by Chiron. Pit stops from the cars in front elevated Nuvolari as high as third after around 70 laps, but brake issues necessitated a lengthy stop of his own, dropping him to sixth position. With only a few laps remaining, Nuvolari regained his fifth position after Taruffi’s still misfiring Maserati retired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo create the Type 59, we used our supremely accurate digital scanning on chassis 59122, kindly allowed by its current owner Ralph Lauren, and, with the cooperation of Bugatti, developed this stunningly detailed and precise replica at scale. This fine scale model has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of the manufacturer regarding original finishes, materials, archive imagery and drawings. Furthermore, the prototype model has undergone detailed scrutiny by the manufacturer’s engineering and design teams to ensure complete accuracy of representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: This is a 'Kerbside' model and does not feature any moving parts.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249583763538,"sku":"M6021-NUV","price":1195.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/files\/DSCF9556.jpg?v=1710326463"},{"product_id":"b-17f-flying-fortress","title":"B-17F Flying Fortress - 'Memphis Belle'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe aircraft that dropped more bombs than any other during World War II, the Boeing B-17 “Flying Fortress” quickly became the symbol of American air power during the conflict. Flying missions in every combat zone during the course of the war, the B-17 saw its most significant service in Europe, forming the backbone of the USAAF strategic bombing force alongside the Consolidated B-24 Liberator, and playing a crucial role in crippling Germany’s war industry. Legendary for its ability to take punishment and return with its crew, the “Flying Fortress” more than earned its moniker in the heat of battle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe B-17’s design emphasised high altitude flight, speed, and heavy defensive armament. Four advanced turbo-supercharged radial engines allowed it to fly up to about 30,000 feet with a combat load, while powered turrets and flexible guns covered all areas around the aircraft to provide protection against attacking fighters. Bombing accuracy was to be achieved with the Norden bombsight, developed and fielded in great secrecy during the 1930s. In the hands of a skilled bombardier, the Norden was a remarkably accurate sight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe B-17 design took form as the Boeing Model 299 prototype and first flew in 1935. Richard Williams, reporter for The Seattle Times, coined the now eternal name \"Flying Fortress\" when observing the large number of machine guns sticking out from the new airplane before its first test flight, describing the machine as a \"15-ton flying fortress\" in a picture caption. Seeing this, Boeing quickly trademarked it for use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoeing initially lost out on the Air Corps contract for which the B-17 was developed. Whilst Model 299 was clearly superior to its twin-engine rivals, the Douglas DB-1 and the Martin Model 146, at the USAAC ‘fly-off’ competition, it crashed. Command pilot Major Ployer Peter Hill and Boeing’s Chief Test Pilot Leslie R. Tower both succumbed to their injuries sustained in the accident, and Model 299 was disqualified, unable to complete the competition. The Air Corp were also nervous about the cost, as it was almost twice the cost of the option from Douglas. Regardless, the USAAC had been impressed by the prototype's performance, and in early 1936 ordered 13 YB-17s through a legal loophole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly a relatively small number of B-17s were in service when the US entered the war in 1941. Production rapidly increased, and three companies, Boeing in Seattle, Washington, Douglas Aircraft Co. in Long Beach, California, and Lockheed Vega Aircraft Corp. in Burbank, California, began mass-producing Flying Fortresses by the thousands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to attack strategic targets by precision daylight bombing, penetrating deep into enemy territory by flying above the effective range of antiaircraft artillery, the B-17 was continuously refined and improved based on lessons learned in battle over the ensuing years through many different variants and sub-variants, each featuring differing arrays of armament, engines and payloads. The B-17F was the fastest model and the primary heavy bomber early in the strategic bombing campaign.  Development eventually culminated in the definitive B-17G, which entered service in the summer of 1943, equipped with a nose turret for better frontal defence, and it was also the most numerous, representing about two thirds of all B-17s made.  Each aircraft was operated by a crew of 10, including the pilot, co-pilot, navigator-radioman, bombardier, and gunners. Production of the B-17 ended in May 1945 totalling 12,731 units, making it the third-most produced bomber of all-time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite their outstanding firepower, formations of B-17s proved unable to fight their way unescorted to targets deep inside Germany without incurring excessive losses from enemy fighters. Long-range raids to target German industry were called off in mid-October 1943 and were not resumed until February 1944, when long-range escort fighters such as the P-51 Mustang became available. A 4,000-pound (1,800-kg) bomb load was typical for long missions, though the B-17 could carry up to 8,000 pounds (3,600 kg) internally for shorter distances at lower altitudes and even more on external racks beneath the wings. These increased bomb loads were used to good effect in attacks on the German aircraft and oil industries before the Normandy Invasion of June 1944 and in “carpet-bombing” raids supporting the Allied breakout into Brittany and northern France later that summer. Of the roughly 1.5 million tons of bombs dropped on Germany and its occupied territories by USAAF aircraft, over 640,000 tons (42.6%) were dropped from B-17s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRendered obsolete by the larger, more powerful and more advanced B-29 Superfortress, the B-17 was quickly phased out after the ending of World War II, though some examples served on after the war in second-line roles such as VIP transports, air-sea rescue and photo reconnaissance. A few others continued in various civil roles, particularly as fire bombers, in the post-war years. Overall, the B-17 had excellent flight characteristics and, unlike the B-24, was almost universally well regarded by those who flew it, much preferred for its greater stability and ease in formation flying. Its electrical systems were also less vulnerable to damage than the B-24's hydraulics, and the B-17 was considered easier to fly than a B-24 when missing an engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine scale model will be based upon the famed B-17F Flying Fortress “Memphis Belle”, one of the first USAAF B-17 heavy bombers to complete 25 combat missions, and the first to return to the United States. The ten-strong crew at times featured: pilot Captain Robert K. Morgan; co-pilot Captain James A. Verinis; navigator Captain Charles B. Leighton; bombardier Captain Vincent B. Evans; crew chief Joe Giambrone; radio operator Robert Hanson; engineers and gunners Gunner Leviticus \"Levy\" Dillon, Eugene Adkins, Harold P. Loch; gunners Cecil Scott, E. Scott Miller, Casmer A \"Tony\" Nastal, Clarence E. \"Bill\" Winchell and John P. Quinlan; and mascot Stuka the Scottish Terrier, belonging to Verinis. The Memphis Belle was named after Morgan’s sweetheart back in Memphis, Tennessee, after Morgan and Verinis had watched the film Lady for a Night, in which the leading character owns a riverboat named the Memphis Belle. After proposing the name, the crew voted and swiftly adopted the new moniker. Morgan then contacted George Petty at the offices of Esquire magazine and asked him for a pinup drawing to go with the name which, once Petty had supplied imagery from the magazine's April 1941 issue, was transferred to both sides of the forward fuselage by the 91\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e Bomb Group artist, Corporal Tony Starcer. The Belle was depicted in her swimsuit in blue on the aircraft's port side and in red on the starboard side. Later, the nose art later included 25 bomb shapes, one for each mission credit, and eight Nazi swastikas, one for each German aircraft claimed shot down by the crew. Station and crew names were stencilled below station windows on the bomber after its tour of duty was completed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Belle was at first briefly deployed to Prestwick, Scotland, in September 1942 before moving to its operational base in Bassingbourn, England, in October 1942. The 25 missions completed by the crew were all flown between the 7\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e of November 1942 and the 17\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e of May 1943 and were centred in France, though sorties were flown over the Netherlands and Germany, whilst the Belle was also flown by a different crew on five other occasions during this period. The Memphis Belle was flown back to the United States on the 8\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e of June 1943 by a composite crew chosen by the Eighth Air Force, which Morgan then led on a 31-city war bond tour. Morgan's original co-pilot Verinis was promoted to Aircraft Commander of another B-17 for his final sixteen missions but finished his own tour on the 13\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e of May, re-joining Morgan's crew as co-pilot for the flight back to the United States. Following its tour of the United States, Memphis Belle was assigned to MacDill Field, Florida, where it became a training aircraft until Victory in Europe Day, after which it travelled to Altus AAF, Oklahoma, for storage and eventual reclamation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the war, it was claimed by the city of Memphis and displayed at the city’s National Guard armoury. Sat outdoors for years, the Belle’s once proud frame deteriorated due to weather and vandalism. In the 1970s, custody was returned to the USAAF and the Belle moved to Mud Island in the Mississippi river for continued display. The aircraft was disassembled for restoration in 2003, and eventually, in 2005, moved to its current location at the National Air Museum of the United States Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton Ohio. Following years of meticulous restoration, a reconditioned Memphis Belle was revealed on the 17\u003csup\u003eth of\u003c\/sup\u003e May 2018, 75 years to the day of its twenty-fifth combat mission. 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Both the model and the driver figure can be ordered either in pristine clean pre-race condition, or patinated to reflect post-race dust and grime.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have long wanted to create driver figures that will match the quality of our 1:8 models and sit or stand well alongside them. Now we are working closely with a studio in Venice, Italy to originate and hand paint very refined and perfectly posed figures, that accurately represent each driver’s physicality and character. We are starting with a very small edition of only 5 models of the Bugatti Type 59 accompanied by a standing figure of Jean Pierre Wimille. Our research into his appearance at the time of the race has been deep and extensive. The type of suit he wore, his shoes, his physique and complexion have all been very carefully considered and rendered into this very fine figure of J.P. Wimille.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ultimate expression of the Bugatti Grand Prix car, the Type 59 was a testament to Ettore and Jean Bugatti’s extraordinarily creative engineering talents. In an era when the art of race car design was arguably superseded by the science, the Type 59 remained competitive despite its continued use of ‘old-fashioned’ mechanics. Though often defeated by its more modern government-funded rivals, its long, low and slender bodywork, have earned it a very special place in Grand Prix history. The Type 59 remains Bugatti’s last successful Grand Prix racer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Type 59 is generally regarded as an artistic masterpiece: it still retained the heritage from the iconic and all-conquering Type 35, which Ettore Bugatti had designed a decade earlier, but in extending the wheelbase of the new chassis frame, he created a beautiful Grand Prix car with perfect proportions. Under the all-aluminium bodywork lived its straight-eight engine. The power unit was a new development, led by Ettore’s eldest son Jean, not only to power the Type 59 race car but the upcoming Type 57 grand tourer. In Grand Prix specification, it was fitted with twin camshafts, dry sump lubrication and a lightened crankshaft. At its debut the engine displaced 2.8 litres, which was soon supercharged to just under 3.3 litres, and a separate four-speed gearbox was fitted roughly midway between the engine and rear differential for optimal weight distribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Type 59’s steel ladder frame chassis was nearly identical to that of its predecessor, the Type 54. Unusually the front and rear axles were constructed from two halves treaded together in the middle, adding some flexibility to the traditional solid axles. Ettore Bugatti favoured the two-seater Grand Prix concept, and the Type 59 was no exception, the driver was offset to right of the car’s centre, and his famed eye for design to exquisite detailing such as the superbly engineered piano-wire spoke wheels. This particular addition was supported by strong mechanics: an aluminium back-plate dealt with the torque from the drive and the braking, whilst the spokes themselves only supported radial loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLengthy delays meant that the Type 59 did not debut until late in the 1933 season and the car required modification to compete under the new ’750 kg’ regulations that would come into effect in 1934. The Bugatti was not particularly successful on the track but, although its rivals Auto Union, Mercedes-Benz and Alfa Romeo had made significant innovations with independent suspension and hydraulic brakes, the Type 59 remained competitive, despite its continued use of solid axles and cable operated drum brakes. It won a single major Grand Prix, at Spa in 1934 and, even then, there were many mitigating factors. Bugatti’s German rivals Mercedes-Benz and Auto Union withdrew from the race beforehand (rumoured to be due to issues with Belgian customs authorities at the border) and issues plagued the other competitors, meaning only seven entries started the race, three of which were Type 59s. Bugatti’s remaining major adversary, Alfa Romeo flew into a commanding lead, before both of their entries retired, one due to a crash and the other as the result of a broken oil pipe, leaving the route clear for René Dreyfus and Antonio Brivio to claim a fantastic 1-2 victory for the French marque. The Type 59 did see some more success in minor Grand Prix though: Jean-Pierre Wimille claimed victories at Algiers in 1934 and Deauville in 1936 whilst, in 1935, Robert Benoist won in Picardy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, Type 59s are prized collector items and have estimated values in excess of £10 million. Just seven cars were built in Grand Prix configuration, of which four raced for the Bugatti works team and all have survived to this day. Current owners include Ralph Lauren and the industrial designer Marc Newson. One former Grand Prix chassis, converted to a sports car configuration back in the 1930s, sold at auction for £9.5 million in 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:8 scale model is based on the car as raced by Jean-Pierre Wimille in the Belgian Grand Prix on the 14th of July 1935 at Spa-Francorchamps and the standing J.P Wimille Figure accurately \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003erepresents his physicality and character at the time of the race\u003c\/span\u003e. Wimille qualified fourth and made a fantastic start flying into second position on the opening lap, but the French hope for victory suffered an early retirement after just seven laps due to engine issues. To create the Type 59, we used our supremely accurate digital scanning on chassis 59122, kindly allowed by its current owner Ralph Lauren, and, with the cooperation of Bugatti, developed this stunningly detailed and precise replica at scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Bugatti Type 59 – 1935 Belgian Grand Prix Wimille Figure Edition is limited to just 5 pieces.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40552098988114,"sku":"M5543-WIM-FIG","price":29992.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/files\/3x2edit_0004_BugT59_11_emotive.jpg?v=1705573457"},{"product_id":"bugatti-type-59-nuvolari-figure-edition","title":"BUGATTI Type 59 - 1934 Monaco Grand Prix - Tazio Nuvolari Figure Edition","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial Man \u0026amp; Machine Edition with Tazio Nuvolari Driver Figure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited to just 28 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Figure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAround 20 cms\/7 inches tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigitally sculpted by our artists in Venice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3D printed and exquisitely hand-painted in Venice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Model\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:8 scale model, over 52 cms\/20 inches long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBased on the car raced to fifth position by Tazio Nuvolari in the Monaco Grand Prix on the 2nd of April 1934 at Circuit de Monaco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach model hand-built and assembled by a small team of craftsmen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade using the finest quality materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete with removable engine cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 5000 hours to develop the model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 500 hours to build each model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThousands of precisely engineered parts: castings, photo-etchings and CNC machined metal components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal CAD designs created after scanning chassis 59122 in the ownership of Ralph Lauren\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArchive imagery and paint codes supplied by Bugatti\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rmg0M5hP6ag\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFollowing the success of our first Man \u0026amp; Machine Edition featuring pre-war Bugatti star Jean-Pierre Wimille, we can now reveal that we will be recreating Italian racing legend Tazio Nuvolari and his Bugatti Type 59 from the 1934 Monaco Grand Prix. Both the model and driver figure can be ordered either in pristine clean pre-race condition, or patinated to reflect post-race dust and grime. Working closely with our partner studio in Venice, Italy, the figure of Nuvolari will be digitally sculpted, 3D printed and exquisitely hand-painted to accurately represent his physicality and character. Our research into his appearance at the time of the race has been deep and extensive: the type of suit he wore, his shoes, his physique and complexion have all been very carefully considered and rendered into this very fine figure of Tazio Nuvolari. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ultimate expression of the Bugatti Grand Prix car, the Type 59 was a testament to Ettore and Jean Bugatti’s extraordinarily creative engineering talents. In an era when the art of race car design was arguably superseded by the science, the Type 59 remained competitive despite its continued use of ‘old-fashioned’ mechanics. Though often defeated by its more modern government-funded rivals, its long, low and slender bodywork, have earned it a very special place in Grand Prix history. The Type 59 remains Bugatti’s last successful Grand Prix racer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Type 59 is generally regarded as an artistic masterpiece: it still retained the heritage from the iconic and all-conquering Type 35, which Ettore Bugatti had designed a decade earlier, but in extending the wheelbase of the new chassis frame, he created a beautiful Grand Prix car with perfect proportions. Under the all-aluminium bodywork lived its straight-eight engine. The power unit was a new development, led by Ettore’s eldest son Jean, not only to power the Type 59 race car but the upcoming Type 57 grand tourer. In Grand Prix specification, it was fitted with twin camshafts, dry sump lubrication and a lightened crankshaft. At its debut the engine displaced 2.8 litres, which was soon supercharged to just under 3.3 litres, and a separate four-speed gearbox was fitted roughly midway between the engine and rear differential for optimal weight distribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Type 59’s steel ladder frame chassis was nearly identical to that of its predecessor, the Type 54. Unusually the front and rear axles were constructed from two halves treaded together in the middle, adding some flexibility to the traditional solid axles. Ettore Bugatti favoured the two-seater Grand Prix concept, and the Type 59 was no exception, the driver was offset to right of the car’s centre, and his famed eye for design to exquisite detailing such as the superbly engineered piano-wire spoke wheels. This particular addition was supported by strong mechanics: an aluminium back-plate dealt with the torque from the drive and the braking, whilst the spokes themselves only supported radial loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLengthy delays meant that the Type 59 did not debut until late in the 1933 season and the car required modification to compete under the new ’750 kg’ regulations that would come into effect in 1934. The Bugatti was not particularly successful on the track but, although its rivals Auto Union, Mercedes-Benz and Alfa Romeo had made significant innovations with independent suspension and hydraulic brakes, the Type 59 remained competitive, despite its continued use of solid axles and cable operated drum brakes. It won a single major Grand Prix, at Spa in 1934 and, even then, there were many mitigating factors. Bugatti’s German rivals Mercedes-Benz and Auto Union withdrew from the race beforehand (rumoured to be due to issues with Belgian customs authorities at the border) and issues plagued the other competitors, meaning only seven entries started the race, three of which were Type 59s. Bugatti’s remaining major adversary, Alfa Romeo flew into a commanding lead, before both of their entries retired, one due to a crash and the other as the result of a broken oil pipe, leaving the route clear for René Dreyfus and Antonio Brivio to claim a fantastic 1-2 victory for the French marque. The Type 59 did see some more success in minor Grand Prix though: Jean-Pierre Wimille claimed victories at Algiers in 1934 and Deauville in 1936 whilst, in 1935, Robert Benoist won in Picardy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, Type 59s are prized collector items and have estimated values in excess of £10 million. Just seven cars were built in Grand Prix configuration, of which four raced for the Bugatti works team and all have survived to this day. Current owners include Ralph Lauren and the industrial designer Marc Newson. One former Grand Prix chassis, converted to a sports car configuration back in the 1930s, sold at auction for £9.5 million in 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:8 scale model is based on the car raced to fifth position by Tazio Nuvolari at the Monaco Grand Prix on the 2nd of April 1934 at Circuit de Monaco. Monaco was the first major race to be run with the new 750 kg weight limit and, whilst the Bugatti works team arrived with three cars, a fourth red Type 59 was on loan to Tazio Nuvolari. He entered as a private entrant, although he had full support from the team. Qualifying fifth, Nuvolari was passed off the line by the launching Alfa Romeo of Louis Chiron. After ten laps, Piero Taruffi managed to find a way past Nuvolari only to be immediately re-passed, and this fierce battle came to an abrupt end when the Maserati started to misfire. Coming up to half distance, Nuovlari was falling back from the leading pack and eventually was lapped by Chiron. Pit stops from the cars in front elevated Nuvolari as high as third after around 70 laps, but brake issues necessitated a lengthy stop of his own, dropping him to sixth position. With only a few laps remaining, Nuvolari regained his fifth position after Taruffi’s still misfiring Maserati retired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo create the Type 59, we used our supremely accurate digital scanning on chassis 59122, kindly allowed by its current owner Ralph Lauren, and, with the cooperation of Bugatti, developed this stunningly detailed and precise replica at scale. 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This unique edition of only thirty models has been meticulously hand-painted and detailed by our master model makers to show every detail of the race dirt and damage as the car raced at the renowned Circuit de la Sarthe. Each of the thirty models will be accompanied by an archive quality Giclée print of the car mid-race in the pit stop, selected by the curator at Motorsport Images.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/--xcVvKx4OA\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Fastest Car of its Day\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo other pre-war Bentley had an impact like the supercharged 4 ½ litre ‘Blower’ Bentley. While it never won an endurance race, the Blower Bentley was the outright fastest race car of the day, born from a philosophy devised by Sir Henry “Tim” Birkin, notable racing driver and Bentley Boy, to extract more speed from the racing Bentleys of the day using a supercharger. Birkin then persuaded Bentley Chairman Woolf Barnato to sanction production of 55 supercharged 4 ½ litre Bentleys, with five allocated for competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, the Blower Bentley is the most iconic pre-war Bentley and is coveted by collectors globally. For many, the 4 ½ litre is to automobiles what the Supermarine Spitfire is to aircraft, as much an icon as it is an engineering marvel. Examples are regularly auctioned for millions, whilst an example sold in 2012 fetched over $7,000,000. Counted amongst its fans was the author Ian Fleming, who later decided that his famous fictional secret agent James Bond would drive a supercharged 4 ½ litre Bentley in the novels Casino Royale, Live and Let Die and Moonraker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe ‘Blower’ is born\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blower engine started life as the naturally aspirated 4 ½ litre engine, designed by WO Bentley himself. Like Bentley’s three litre before it, the 4 ½ litre brought together the latest individual engine technologies of the time – a single overhead camshaft, twin-spark ignition, four valves per cylinder and, of course, Bentley’s now legendary aluminium pistons. The racing version of WO’s 4 ½ litre engine developed approximately 130 bhp, but Birkin wanted more. WO’s focus was always on reliability and refinement ahead of absolute power, so his solution to finding more power was always to increase engine capacity. Birkin had a different plan: to supercharge the 4 ½, an idea that WO thought ‘corrupted’ his design, and he refused to allow any modifications to the engine itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith funding from his wealthy financier Dorothy Paget, and the technical skills of Clive Gallop, Birkin commissioned supercharger specialist Amherst Villiers to create a supercharger for the 4 ½ litre. The Roots-type supercharger – colloquially known as a blower – was fitted ahead of the engine and radiator and driven directly from the crankshaft. Internal modifications to the engine included a new, stronger crankshaft, reinforced connecting rods, and a modified oil system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecord Breaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn racing tune, Birkin’s new supercharged 4 ½ litre engine was mighty, outputting around 240 bhp. The ‘Blower Bentleys’ were therefore extremely fast but, as WO predicted, also somewhat fragile. Over the 12 races that the Blowers contested, a victory was never secured, but the Blowers played their part in Bentley history, including helping to secure victory for a naturally-aspirated Bentley Speed Six at Le Mans in 1930.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough the cars were ultimately not for winning races, they were ones for breaking records and setting fastest laps, flying round the tracks of England and France. In 1930, the No. 9 Bentley Blower, driven by D.J. Benjafield and Eddie Hall, came 2nd in the BRDC 500 mile event, averaging 112.12 mph, and being awarded the coveted Brooklands 120 mph badge. Tim Birkin also set a lap record at Circuit de la Sarthe driving the No. 9 in 1930.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bentley Boys\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSir Henry “Tim” Birkin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDressed in a blue and white spotted silk scarf around his neck and sporting a neatly trimmed moustache, Sir Henry was every inch the British sporting hero. An ex-fighter pilot and baronet, he was driven by a passion for speed and famously persuaded the wealthy heiress Dorothy Paget to finance a team of 4 ½ litre Bentleys, known as the ‘Blowers’. Ultimately too fragile for endurance racing, the ‘Blowers’ were unbeatable in sprints with Birkin at the wheel, culminating in a speed record at Brooklands of 137.96mph in 1932. Birkin also celebrated two outright victories at Le Mans: his first in 1929 with Woolf Barnato behind the wheel of a Bentley Speed Six, and his second with Earl Howe piloting a Alfa Romeo 8C in 1931.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJean Chassagne\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvolved in automotive, aviation, and motorboat racing since 1906, Chassagne began as a riding mechanic before taking the wheel himself. At 47, he joined the ‘Bentley Boys,’ and any doubts about “Old Chassagne” being past his prime were swiftly dispelled at the 1929 Le Mans. There, the Frenchman ran three miles while carrying two pit jacks to retrieve his Bentley, which had suffered a rim collapse and had been abandoned at Arnage by teammate Birkin. His heroic effort secured a fifth-place finish for the duo and highlighted why he was held in the highest regard and affection by his peers. Meticulous, resilient, and amiable, Chassagne possessed a delicate driving touch to complement his loyal and unpretentious nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e24 Hours of Le Mans, 21st and 22nd of June 1930\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the hands of Sir “Tim” Birkin and Jean Chassagne, the No. 9 was involved in an epic duel with the Mercedes-Benz SSK piloted by Rudolf Caracciola and Christian Werner. The SSK started strongly in the bright sunshine but, by the fourth lap, Birkin was on Caracciola’s tail at the Pontlieue curves. Accelerating to 195 km\/h, he passed the Mercedes as they braked heavily for the Mulsanne corner, continuing on to set a new lap record of 6 minutes 48 seconds. On the next lap, however, the tread came off a rear tyre and forced him to pit for a rapid wheel change. Birkin quickly rejoined the race and caught up with the Mercedes again, but as he passed Caracciola on the Mulsanne Straight, the other tyre failed. Despite dropping two wheels off the road, he completed the pass, only for the tyre to blow at Arnage, prompting another pit stop. By nightfall, after five separate tyre failures, Birkin and Chassagne were running seventh. However, their pressure on the Mercedes soon became clear, the SSK retiring at the halfway point with a flat battery after a wire had come loose on its dynamo. The second half of the race devolved into a routine procession, with early morning mist and rain dampening the excitement. Just before midday, four hours from the end of the race, the Blower broke a conrod and had to retire, leaving the victory to the Bentley works team Speed Six of Woolf Barnato and Glen Kidston. Birkin’s fearless driving, especially his selfless harrying of Caracciola, is still celebrated as the embodiment of the Vintage Racing era, and is often credited as the key to Bentley’s success at the 1930 Le Mans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2019, Bentley revealed that the 1929 supercharged 4 ½ litre “Blower” would become the subject of the world’s first continuation of a pre-war race car, with 12 new models to be built to the exact specifications of the originals, one for each race the original Team Blowers competed in. These cars were individually handcrafted by Bentley’s bespoking and coachwork division Mulliner, blending traditional craftsmanship skills with the latest digital technology. Bentley’s own Blower, chassis number HB 3403, served as the template; it was disassembled and individual components were catalogued and meticulously scanned in 3D to create a complete digital model. Twelve sets of parts were then created using original 1920s moulds and tooling jigs, and an array of traditional hand tools alongside the latest manufacturing technology, before Bentley’s skilled heritage technicians assembled the new Blowers. Identical mechanically, aesthetically and spiritually wherever possible to the original, the cars included minimal hidden modifications to pass modern safety tests. Like the original Blowers, the Continuation Series models were designed for racing and passed a rigorous inspection programme to qualify for an Historic Technical Passport, allowing them to compete at FIA-sanctioned events for historic vehicles. In 2023, Car Zero, the prototype continuation model, participated in the Le Mans Classic, marking the first Blower entry at Circuit de la Sarthe in 21 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:8 scale model is a perfect replica of the No. 9 Bentley 4½ litre which competed at the 24 Hours of Le Mans on 21 and 22 June 1930. It has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of the manufacturer regarding original finishes, materials, archive imagery and drawings. The use of original CAD and supremely accurate digital scanning of the original car has allowed us to perfectly recreate every detail at scale. Furthermore, the prototype model has undergone detailed scrutiny by the manufacturer’s engineering and design teams to ensure complete accuracy of representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Bentley Blower 1930 Le Mans Race Weathered Edition is limited to just 30 pieces.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandling Race Weathered Models\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that Amalgam’s weathered models are incredibly fragile and require careful handling. We recommend you keep handling to a minimum to avoid removing the weathered effects from the model. 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The Merlin engine achieved mythical status during the Second World War, powering many of the most iconic Allied aircraft from the Second World War, including the Spitfire, the Hurricane, the Mosquito, the Mustang and the Lancaster. It is considered to have been integral to the United Kingdom’s war efforts, frequently called the “engine that won the war”. We encourage customers to register their interest with our sales team for what we are sure will be a model high in demand.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNamed after the United Kingdom’s smallest bird of prey Falco Columbarius, rather than the mythological wizard of King Arthur’s court, the Merlin was a British-designed liquid-cooled V-12 piston aero engine. Despite a smaller capacity than many of the aircraft it flew against, the Merlin would soon belie its namesakes little stature, and play a crucial role in the Royal Air Force’s victory in the Battle of Britain, and the subsequent invasion and liberation of Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe engine was first developed privately by Rolls Royce in the early 1930s under the name PV-12, literally Private Venture 12-cylinder, as a successor to the highly successful Kestrel that powered the classic era of biplanes such as the Hawker Fury and Hart. The first ground run occurred on 15 October 1933 and first flew in a Hawker Hart on 21 February 1935, producing 740 horsepower. The engine suffered in early development and production with problems with the accessory gear trains, coolant jackets, cylinder head cracking, coolant leaks and excessive wear to the camshafts and crankshaft main bearings. Several different construction methods were tried before the basic layout was formalised. The design initially utilised an evaporative cooling system, but this was soon replaced by the more reliable ethylene glycol liquid cooling system developed in the United States. In 1935, the Air Ministry issued specification F10\/35 for new fighter aircrafts with a minimum airspeed of 310 mph (500 km\/h). Two particular designs had already been developed, both based around the Merlin engine: the Hawker Hurricane and Vickers Supermarine Spitfire. Production contracts were placed in 1936, and the development of the PV-12 was finally given government funding as a top priority. It was then the Merlin name was bestowed, following the company’s convention of naming its piston aero engines after birds of prey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProducing the Merlin engine in sufficient numbers would be vitally important given that the Merlin would be the heart of over forty different aircraft over the course of its lifetime. The Rolls Royce plant in Derby, where much of the development and testing would take place, would go on to produce 32,377 Merlin engines, the Crewe Shadow Factory 26,065, a further 23,675 from the Glasgow Shadow Factory, and Ford Motor Company in Manchester another 30,428. Under a $130,000,000 order from Rolls-Royce, Packard Motor Car Company in America constructed an additional 55,523 Merlin engines. By the end of its production run, over 168,000 engines had been built.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween 1939 and 1945, continual development of the Merlin ensured it was the powerplant for many wartime aircraft. The capacity of the Merlin was actually quite small when compared to its opposition; its capacity of 27 litres dwarfing in comparison to the 36 litre 1,175 hp DB601 of the Messerschmitt 109 and the 42 litre 1,700 hp BMW801 engine of the Focke-Wulf 190. However, the “little” Merlin was expertly engineered, and its high-power output was testament to that: In 1935, the Hawker Hurricane flew with a 1,030 hp; by the end of the war, the de Havilland Hornet flew with two Merlin units, giving a phenomenal 2,050 horsepower each. Over its production life, over 50 different development types of the Merlin Engine were produced and it saw operational service in 19 different types of aircraft, most notably the Hawker Hurricane, Supermarine Spitfire, de Havilland Mosquito, Avro Lancaster and the North American P-51 Mustang. Although the engine is most closely associated with the Spitfire, it was the four-engined Lancaster that was the most numerous application, followed by the twin-engined Mosquito. Post-war, the Merlin was largely superseded by the Rolls-Royce Griffon for military use, with most Merlin variants being designed and built for airliners and military transport aircraft, such as the Avro Tudor and the Canadair North Star. Merlin engines remain in Royal Air Force service today with the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, and power many restored aircraft in private ownership worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:4 scale model of the Rolls-Royce Merlin V12 Engine is the result of a powerful combination of art and technology, using original digital scanning combined with high sculpting and finishing skills to create a model indistinguishable from a real engine in photographs. It has been developed using extremely accurate digital scan data gathered from real engines, allowing us to perfectly recreate every detail at scale. 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Images of the 1:18 scale model will displayed as soon as they are available. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are hugely excited to bring you news that we are developing our widely recognised Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic at 1:18 scale. The first prototype is scheduled for completion in early Q3, with the first batch of models programmed shortly afterwards. Register your interest to be the first to hear about the availability of these models.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most iconic Bugatti cars from the original Bugatti era, the Type 57SC Atlantic featured flowing coupé lines with a pronounced dorsal seam running from the front to the back end of the vehicle. The 1935 Aérolithe concept, on which the 57SC was based, used Elektron composite for its body panels. 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The first was sold to British banker Victor Rothschild, the third to Parisian businessman Jacques Holzschuh and the fourth car was sold to R.B. Pope of Britain. Tragically, Holzschuh’s Atlantic was involved in a fatal accident which completely destroyed the car. 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Both the model and driver figure can be ordered either in pristine clean pre-race condition, or patinated to reflect post-race dust and grime. The figure of Nuvolari will be digitally sculpted, 3D printed and exquisitely hand-painted by our partner, a small team of artists in Venice. The first model and figure pairings are anticipated early in the year. Register your interest or speak to our sales team to reserve your model.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeldom has there been a more convincing claimant to the title of the complete car than Vittorio Jano’s masterpiece, the Alfa Romeo 8C. The epitome of the spirit of racing in the glamorous 1930s era, with victories in Grand Prix racing, at Le Mans four years in succession, and in no less than seven editions of the Mille Miglia, its competition credentials are beyond reproach and, yet, only tell part of the 8C story. The chassis, available in both long chassis Lungo and short chassis Corto form, underpinned some of the finest and most elegant touring cars of its day, featuring timeless coachwork from contemporary Carrozzerie including Zagato, Touring, Castagna, and Brianza.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis said, it is in its renowned ‘Monza’ form that the 8C is perhaps most admired. In 1931, Alfa Romeo added two additional cylinders to the 6C 1750, creating the 8C 2300, before preparing a stripped down, short-wheelbase version of the chassis—complete with tapered racing tail and full-length side exhaust—to be driven by Tazio Nuvolari and Giuseppe Campari in their home Grand Prix in Monza. A dominant victory in Alfa Romeo’s back yard would lead to the moniker by which it would forever be known.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVictories followed repeatedly for the Monza, including three consecutive Targa Florio wins (1931-1933), the domination of the 24 Hours of Le Mans for four uninterrupted years (1931-1934) and numerous Grand Prix successes across Europe, parading the fact that the 8C had become practically invincible. The 8C became inescapably linked with the legendary Italian racing driver Tazio Nuvolari who won many competitions behind the wheel, including the 1931 Coppa Ciano, two instances of the Targa Florio (those 1931 and 1932 victories), the 1932 Monaco Grand Prix, the 1933 24 Hours of Le Mans and the 1933 Mille Miglia to add to that prestigious Italian Grand Prix at Monza.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 8C enjoyed an excellent power-to-weight ratio and the 1932 variant no doubt benefited from an enlarged 2665cc version of the engine, fed through not one but two superchargers. In 1933, Alfa Romeo retired the Monza from works racing, but a brigade of successful privateers carried the 8C mantle. The supremacy of the 8C meant that it continued to perform well on track well into the middle of the decade and its undoubted character and style made it an icon of the age. 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Even though all the cars had been timed throughout practice, the order of the starting grid was still determined by ballot, Nuvolari being handed eleventh on the grid. The Italian started fantastically, passing seven cars within the first five laps, and settling into second position after ten laps. Despite Nuvolari's speed, he set a new fastest time of two minutes and four seconds on lap 12, he was unable to gain ground on the fast-starting Bugatti of Louis Chiron. The leading trio, including the Bugatti of Achille Varzi only five seconds behind the Alfa, began to pull away from the rest of the field, the followers matching the front-runner’s pace. After thirty laps, Nuvolari started to apply the pressure and gained ground on the leading Bugatti. Chiron rushed to pass one of the backmarkers and grazed the sandbags on the corner at the Quai de Plaisance, propelling the car into the air and turning it over, throwing Chiron into the road. 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Local duties and taxes may be applicable on import to regions outside the UK. By purchasing this title, you agree and consent to your information being shared with Alan Thornton for use in the fulfilment of your order.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArguably the most influential model in BUGATTI’s storied lineup, the Type 57SC Atlantic Coupe stands as a paragon of automotive luxury, exclusivity, and innovation. Considered one of the most precious automobiles ever produced, this masterpiece of design has long encapsulated a unique fusion of artistry and engineering that is still revered to this day. Only four of these cars were ever created between 1936 and 1938, with just three surviving to the present day, and each one has earned a reputation as one of the most valuable vehicles in the world, both in monetary value and historical significance. The Type 57SC was remarkable for its time and continues to be so, showcasing design features and performance metrics that were decidedly futuristic. Brought to life under the vision of Jean Bugatti, this awe-inspiring Coupe continues to captivate designers and car enthusiasts alike, serving as a perennial source of inspiration in the world of automotive design. The enduring legacy of the Type 57SC Atlantic Coupe is a testament to its revolutionary role in shaping automotive history, its influence felt across generations of vehicles that followed. Today, it symbolises not only BUGATTI’s illustrious heritage, but also the pinnacle of what a luxury automobile can achieve in terms of beauty, performance, and timeless appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmalgam Collection and Alan Thornton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmalgam is delighted to partner with artist Alan Thornton to introduce a collection of BUGATTI Type 57SC Atlantic prints. Precise and technical in nature, these prints isolate the subject, laying the image onto Alan’s signature metallic background, that focuses the viewer’s eye on the sculptural, organic qualities of iconic cars and planes. Alan’s obsession with form, function and beauty, combined with his enduring passion for all things automotive and mechanical, align perfectly with Amalgam’s mission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Process\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA reprographic technique that simulates continuous-tone imagery through the use of dots, thus generating a gradient-like effect, Alan's Half Tone artwork brings his traditional approach to screen printing into the contemporary digital world. Applied directly on to the brushed aluminium composite panels, the ink is then cured by a UV light that bonds it to the surface of the substrate, resulting in a resistant and long-lasting work of art that can even be displayed in outdoor exhibitions. This approach opens up endless ways to add texture and depth by building the image up in multiple layers, very much like the screen-printing process. The finished image is waterproof and very resistant to abrasion, so that there is no need to protect the art behind glass. The piece can be hung without a frame, creating a sharp and minimal presentation of the art floating less than an inch (15 mms) off of the wall. The piece can also be traditionally framed and hung if desired. Alan’s work in this medium brings exceptional precision, intensity, and glamour to the finished art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandling Your Print\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalf Tone Flat Bed prints are supplied with a subframe attached to the back, enabling immediate ‘float’ effect hanging on the wall. The finished image is waterproof and very resistant to abrasion, so that there is no need to protect the art behind glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHalf Tone Flat Bed Fine Art Prints of the BUGATTI Type 57sc Atlantic Side View are limited to just 200 copies. 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Images of the model in its full livery will be shared as soon as they are available.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beacon of defiance in Britain’s darkest hour, the Supermarine Spitfire stands as the nation’s most iconic World War II fighter. Conceived by Reginald Mitchell of Supermarine Ltd., it was developed in response to a 1934 Air Ministry specification for a high-performance interceptor armed with eight wing-mounted 0.303-inch (7.7mm) machine guns. Its lineage traced directly to Mitchell’s Schneider Trophy racing seaplanes of the 1920s, machines built to chase absolute speed. One such aircraft, the S.6, set a world speed record of 357 mph (574 km\/h) in 1929.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom Racing Seaplanes to Frontline Fighter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMitchell’s approach was more radical than that of the Hawker Hurricane, a design rooted in steel tubing, wood, and fabric and favoured by many RAF commanders of the 1930s. The Spitfire instead employed a stressed-skin aluminium monocoque structure wrapped around a 1,000 hp, 12-cylinder, liquid-cooled Rolls-Royce PV-12 engine, later immortalised as the Merlin. Its defining feature was a graceful elliptical wing with a thin airfoil, which, combined with the Merlin’s efficient supercharging, delivered exceptional performance at high altitude. This advanced construction made the Spitfire both difficult to build and challenging to repair, leading some to question whether it was too sophisticated for wartime realities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spitfire’s eight wing-mounted guns were harmonised to converge at a single point ahead of the aircraft, while pilots were aided by an electric gunsight that projected an orange aiming dot onto the windscreen - an early forerunner of the modern heads-up display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInto Service - and Mitchell’s Final Legacy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe prototype first flew in March 1935, with the aircraft entering RAF service in July 1938. The first operational Spitfires arrived at No. 19 Squadron at Duxford on 4 August. Tragically, Mitchell did not live to see his creation enter service, succumbing to cancer in June 1937. Even after learning his illness was terminal, he continued to work relentlessly, against medical advice, determined to see the project through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEarly Combat and an Uncertain War\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the early stages of the war, Spitfires were initially held back, with Hurricanes forming the backbone of Fighter Command, though they did see action during the evacuation of Dunkirk. The Spitfire claimed its first victories on 16 October 1939, when aircraft from Nos 602 and 603 Squadrons shot down two Junkers Ju 88 bombers over the Firth of Forth. By the summer of 1940, Germany launched its aerial offensive against Britain. In the wake of the rapid Nazi advance across Europe, many - including influential voices in France and the United States - believed Britain’s position to be untenable. Even with the Spitfire, RAF pilots faced technically capable opponents in overwhelming numbers, and contemporary estimates painted the aircraft as an underdog by almost every measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Battle of Britain\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the Battle of Britain, Spitfires were preferentially tasked with engaging German fighters, while Hurricanes attacked the bombers. Although more Hurricanes were deployed and credited with a greater number of victories, Spitfire squadrons suffered lower losses and achieved a higher victory-to-loss ratio. Its superior high-altitude performance is widely regarded as a critical factor in tipping the balance of the war effort. At the height of the battle, the Luftwaffe committed an average of 1,000 aircraft per day, with one massive raid on London involving more than 1,100 machines - yet time and again they were repelled, with the Spitfire at the forefront.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEvolution and Global Service\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost Spitfires flown during the Battle of Britain were Mk I variants, though many were replaced by the Mk II by the end of 1940. Thereafter, the Spitfire supplanted the Hurricane as the primary fighter of RAF Fighter Command and served across the European, Mediterranean, Pacific, and South-East Asian theatres. Mk I Spitfires were also supplied to allied nations including France, Portugal, and Turkey. In total, 1,533 Mk I aircraft were built by Supermarine, with a further 50 produced by Westland Aircraft. 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This aircraft holds particular significance as Wellum’s mount on the morning of 11 September 1940, when he experienced his first taste of aerial combat - his so-called ‘blooding’ as a fighter pilot. It represents one of the most accurate and highly detailed Spitfire models ever produced at this scale. Every minute detail of the aircraft has been meticulously recreated, from the thousands of individual rivets to the finely detailed cockpit and the upper structure of the Rolls Royce Merlin engine. As with all Amalgam models, it is the result of a seamless fusion of art, technology and dedication, combining original digital scan data and extensive historical research with master-level sculpting and finishing to create a model virtually indistinguishable from the real aircraft in photographs. The model has been developed using extremely precise digital scan data gathered from Battle of Britain Memorial Flight aircraft based at RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire, alongside detailed reference material relating specifically to Wellum’s aircraft. The historically accurate paintwork and markings faithfully capture the appearance of K9998 as it appeared in operational service during 1940. Each Supermarine Spitfire is built to order. Please contact our sales team to discuss bespoke specifications or individual requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Mk 1a Spitfire K9998 ‘QK-J’ is limited to just 50 pieces at 1:16 scale.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note that, due to the large size of this piece and complexities of shipping, additional costs will be calculated and billed separately based on delivery location. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42237964746834,"sku":"M5501-SC2","price":44995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/files\/Spitfire-BLACK-Front3.4RightB.jpg?v=1772542481"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/collections\/1930.jpg?v=1764351317","url":"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/1930s.oembed?page=2","provider":"Amalgam Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}