{"title":"Classic GT Road","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\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":"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":"Default Title","offer_id":40249551061074,"sku":"M5260-453","price":19995.0,"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":"ferrari-250gt-swb-lusso","title":"Ferrari 250 GT Lusso (1962)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe much-celebrated 250 series by Ferrari is arguably the most iconic family of cars ever known and the Lusso is considered by many as its most attractive. Debuting at the Paris Salon in October 1962, with styling by Pininfarina, the Lusso (or ‘luxury’) was that rare machine capable of satisfying a seemingly impossible spectrum of needs; the ability to perform over long journeys at high speeds whilst still providing the absolute in comfort for both driver and passenger. Exquisitely proportioned, it fused a low-hung nose with hewn Kamm tail and its comforts included a fully trimmed interior and a softer suspension than its track-dwelling siblings. Hung on a short wheelbase chassis, the Lusso was powered by a light and compact three litre V12 engine combing three twin-choke Weber carburettors. With a top speed of 150mph (240km\/h) and a handy 0-100mph (0-160km\/h) acceleration time of 19.5 seconds, the Lusso was the thrilling finale of the 250 series; an unrepeatable family of road-going machinery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:8 scale model of the Ferrari 250GT Lusso has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of Ferrari 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. Furthermore, it has undergone detailed scrutiny by both engineering and design teams to ensure complete accuracy of representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/display-cabinets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eView Display Cabinets for this model \u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249554796626,"sku":"M5754-SC1","price":17995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/files\/DSCF0021.jpg?v=1698950684"},{"product_id":"ferrari-250-gto","title":"Ferrari 250 GTO - Road Specification (1962)","description":"\u003cli\u003eLimited Edition of 199 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBespoke Models can be built to the owner's specification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach model hand-built and assembled by a small team of craftsmen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:8 scale model, over 56 cms\/22 inches long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade using the finest quality materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 4000 hours to develop the model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 400 hours to build each model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt from 2,132 precisely engineered parts: castings, photo-etchings and CNC machined metal components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt using our own CAD data developed after scanning original chassis 3987GT and with the assistance of the historians at Ferrari Classiche\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4ZUsh_Za4qM?si=bBmrcxzkOt6mSptB\" height=\"315\" width=\"100%\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ultimate expression of the 250 GT series, the Ferrari 250 GTO model was the car that encapsulated Ferrari’s philosophy best: achieving the highest level of performance and styling. Its famed charisma came not only from its innumerable racing victories, but from the unique sum of its parts. A 2,953cc Columbo V12 engine coupled to a new 5-speed gearbox with a Sergio Scaglietti-designed body on top of a 250 GT chassis; the 250 GTO represented the pinnacle of 250 GT development in competition form, whilst remaining a legitimate road car. In recent years, original examples have repeatedly set price records. Chassis 3413 GT sold at auction in 2018 for $48.4 million and, later that same year, chassis 4153 GT was sold in a private sale for a reported $70 million.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 250 GTO was built on a 2400mm wheelbase and, although the chassis was built along the same lines as the 250 GT SWB on which it was derived, it used smaller section tubing, with additional bracing for increased torsional rigidity. Four wheel disc brakes were fitted, with a cable-operated handbrake to the rear wheels. The 3-litre V12 power unit was essentially a 250 TR specification engine, producing a claimed power output of 300 bhp, which was paired with a new 5-speed, all synchromesh gearbox.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly development of the new car was shrouded in secrecy, with Giotto Bizzarrini charged with developing a car to take on and beat the Jaguar E Type. On its first outing at Monza in September 1961, prior to the Italian Grand Prix, the 250 GTO earned the nickname ‘Il Mostro’ (The Monster), due to its rough-hewn and ill-fitting prototype body. During test sessions, Stirling Moss drove the car to record times far better than those ever achieved by a similar chassis. A ‘palace revolution’ followed later in the year, and Bizzarrini found himself on the outside, with refinement of the GTO body now entrusted to Sergio Scaglietti, who created its definitive shape. The overall shape of the aluminium bodies designed and built by Scaglietti changed very little across the 36-car production run in 1962 and 1963, though the last three cars in the series, built in 1964, received Pininfarina-designed and Scaglietti-built bodies of a style very similar to that used on the mid-engine 250 LM sports racing car. Although the overall body shape didn’t alter to any great degree, the detail differences during the production run certainly did, as refinements were made across the car’s construction span.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnveiled at the annual pre-season Ferrari press conference in January 1962, the 250 GTO was the sole front-engine model amongst a line-up of mid-engine racers. New owners needed to afford the $18,000 price tag, as well as be personally approved by Enzo Ferrari. On its maiden outing in the 12 Hours of Sebring Race, the 250 GTO, driven by Phil Hill and Olivier Gendebien, finished second overall to a Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa. It also won the GT category easily by a six-lap margin, an impressive debut performance which hinted at the dominant period to come. Ferrari would go on to secure the International Championship for GT Manufacturers comfortably in 1962 and 1963. The 250 GTO would complete the hat-trick in 1964 by smaller margin of six points, having only been caught by Shelby’s competitive AC Cobras (with much larger V8 capacity engines) during its last competitive year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmongst the numerous international successes of the 250 GTO were wins in the Tour de France in 1963 and 1964, extending Ferrari’s win streak to nine straight years; GT class wins in the Targa Florio in 1962, 1963 and 1964; victories in the Tourist Trophy at Goodwood in 1962 and 1963; with GT category wins at Le Mans in 1962 and 1963, and in the Nürburgring 1000 km in 1963 and 1964.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:8 scale model is of the Ferrari 250 GTO which was first unveiled to the world at a Press Conference in Maranello February 1962. This model has been hand-crafted utilising our own CAD data created by scanning an original car in every detail. The resulting prototype has undergone strict scrutiny by Ferrari to ensure complete accuracy.\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\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/display-cabinets?ref=IbYmpMy4O7M8\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView Display Cabinets for this model \u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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 href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/pages\/bespoke-one-off-models\" title=\"Bespoke Models at Amalgam Collection\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDiscover more about our Bespoke Models \u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model is represented in the curated Porter Press Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"The Porter Press Collection\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/porter-press\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore More: The Porter Press Book Collection \u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249554927698,"sku":"M5376-AM","price":17995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/products\/DSCF0744.jpg?v=1706011400"},{"product_id":"ferrari-288-gto","title":"Ferrari 288 GTO (1984)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnnounced by Enzo Ferrari in September 1983, and unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1984, the GTO sparked off a wave of enthusiasm. The legendary moniker (named after the 250 GTO of the mid-1960s), the stunning styling by Pininfarina, the engine with its seemingly inexhaustible power and the widespread use of innovative composite materials made the GTO the closest thing to a racing car. Largely because that’s exactly what it was conceived to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon lore says the Ferrari 288 GTO was designed to go racing in the subsequently aborted Group B category of rallying, with a limited run of 200 cars to satisfy the two hundred unit build number for homologation purposes. But according to Ferrari engineer and father of the 288 GTO, Nicola Materazzi, the project predated Group B regulations. The GTO, he said, was born out of Enzo Ferrari’s concern that his road cars had lost their edge so much so that cars which were “fractions of Ferraris” could beat them. Whatever the reason for its conception, the GTO never raced. Group B was cancelled for safety reasons but Ferrari persevered. Such was the sensation of its appearance at Geneva, the car sold out immediately before production had even commenced. One potential buyer wanted a GTO so badly that he paid 20,000 Swiss francs for a document attesting that he would buy number 201 if it was built. He was in luck. Ultimately, Ferrari turned out a total of 272 GTOs between 1984-86. Still, dealerships would get no more than one example—and would have to handpick a customer to be approved by Ferrari. Most went for well over their asking price. Today, that’d be a bargain, as the 288 GTO, just like its 1960s predecessor, is now prized on the collector market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GTO really captured the imagination, though visually it was nothing startlingly different to the series production models at the time. The Pininfarina-designed body was formed by old-school methods; designers took their preliminary sketches straight to the workshop, dispensing with then-nascent computer aided design. Flared fenders, spoilers, and multiple air intakes front and rear gave the car a much more aggressive stance: a 308 on steroids. Though based on the 308 series silhouette, they shared very few components. The GTO was highly influenced by the Formula 1 team, using a high-tensile steel spaceframe with Kevlar, fibreglass and aluminium elsewhere. Its 400hp, 2,855cc V8 beating heart defined its unofficial name; its fans christened it the ‘288’ to distinguish it from the legendary 250 GTO. The power unit was mounted longitudinally to improve its 1160kg weight distribution, which allowed the ancillaries, gearbox and twin IHI turbochargers to be more efficiently packaged, though Pininfarina design boss Leonardo Fioravanti still had to stretch the wheelbase by 11cm and widen the track. Despite this, the GTO was 5mm shorter than the 308, due to a reduced rear overhang. It is also the first Ferrari to have ever been fitted twin turbochargers. Boasting a top speed of 189mph (305km\/h), the 288 accelerated to 62mph (100km\/h) in a speedy 4.9 seconds. Regardless of its racing-based origins, the GTO was suitably equipped for road use, with leather trimmed seats as standard and options such as electric windows and air conditioning available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:8 scale model of the Ferrari 288 GTO has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of Ferrari 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. Furthermore, it has undergone detailed scrutiny by both engineering and design teams to ensure complete accuracy of representation. Every Amalgam 1:8 scale model is supplied in a luxury black presentation box and mounted on a carbon fibre or leather base protected by a clear acrylic dust cover. The model title, original branding and edition number are displayed on polished stainless steel plaques mounted at the front end of the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Ferrari 288 GTO is limited to just 199 pieces and features opening doors and engine cover, displaying the intricate detailing of its interior and beautiful V8 engine.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model is also available at 1:18 scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/products\/ferrari-288-gto-road-and-track\" title=\"Link to Ferrari 288 GTO at 1:18 scale\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUncover the Ferrari 288 GTO at 1:18 scale \u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\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":"Default Title","offer_id":40249557581906,"sku":"M5755","price":17995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/products\/M5755Ferrari288GTO_2_WIDEEDIT.jpg?v=1668604973"},{"product_id":"ferrari-330-gtc","title":"Ferrari 330 GTC (1966)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFabled in period as the ultimate marriage of sporting performance and aesthetic refinement, the 330 GTC offered the dream recipe of all the best ingredients that the Maranello factory of the late 1960s could offer. This two-seater grand tourer capitalised on the chassis improvements of the 275 GTB, including independent rear suspension, and sported a four-litre SOHC V12 engine. A new rear-mounted five-speed transaxle provided enhanced driving prowess along with perfected balance and weight distribution. Pininfarina took styling cues from the 275 GS at the rear of the bodywork and the 500 Superfast model towards the front. The 330 GTC, of which just 600 examples were built between 1966 and 1968, is widely regarded to be one of the best performing and useable Ferraris of its era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:8 scale model of the Ferrari 330 GTC has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of Ferrari 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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Enzo envisaged the Dino to be a rival to Porsche’s new 911 and it was a real statement from the Italian marque in terms of concept and design, after only building front-engined V12 sports cars previously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original Dino 206 GT was introduced in 1967 with a two litre V6 engine, before being replaced in 1969 with a more powerful version bearing a 2.4 litre V6 in the Dino 246. With 195 hp, the 246 was sprightly and its rear mid-engine configuration provided it with light steering and terrific balance. Visually the 246 GT was almost identical to the 206 GT that it succeeded, though the engine block material was changed from aluminium to cast iron and the wheelbase was extended by 60mm. By 1972, with the sales of the Dino 246 GT stable, Ferrari looked to increase its popularity still further by introducing an open version. The styling retained the individual, attractive lines of the 264 GT, with the added advantage of a practical targa top for open-air driving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe voluptuous bodywork of the Dino was designed by Pininfarina and built by Scaglietti and covered a tubular chassis which carried wishbone independent suspension at each corner. The engine, with four overhead camshafts, was mounted transversely behind the driver and in front of the rear axle. Power to the wheels was transmitted via drop gears to the transverse 5-speed gearbox, in unit with the differential and engine sump. With rack and pinion steering and a mid-engined configuration, it was a revelation in terms of road holding and stability, nothing had been made like this before and it left its larger V12-engined siblings in its wake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dino has the distinction of being one of the few Ferraris not to carry a Prancing Horse badge: the sub-brand was created to offer relatively low-cost sports car with engines smaller than 12 cylinders. It was named in honour of Enzo’s late son Alfredo ‘Dino’ Ferrari, who was credited with design for the original V6 engine used in the Formula 2 cars. Alfredino’s signature forms the basis of the Dino badge. More than 3,700 were produced in both GT berlinetta and GTS spider configurations, a testament to its widespread appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese fine 1:8 scale models have been handcrafted utilising our own CAD data created by scanning an original car in every detail. 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Enzo envisaged the Dino to be a rival to Porsche’s new 911 and it was a real statement from the Italian marque in terms of concept and design, after only building front-engined V12 sports cars previously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original Dino 206 GT was introduced in 1967 with a two litre V6 engine, before being replaced in 1969 with a more powerful version bearing a 2.4 litre V6 in the Dino 246. With 195 hp, the 246 was sprightly and its rear mid-engine configuration provided it with light steering and terrific balance. Visually the 246 GT was almost identical to the 206 GT that it succeeded, though the engine block material was changed from aluminium to cast iron and the wheelbase was extended by 60mm. By 1972, with the sales of the Dino 246 GT stable, Ferrari looked to increase its popularity still further by introducing an open version. The styling retained the individual, attractive lines of the 264 GT, with the added advantage of a practical targa top for open-air driving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe voluptuous bodywork of the Dino was designed by Pininfarina and built by Scaglietti and covered a tubular chassis which carried wishbone independent suspension at each corner. The engine, with four overhead camshafts, was mounted transversely behind the driver and in front of the rear axle. Power to the wheels was transmitted via drop gears to the transverse 5-speed gearbox, in unit with the differential and engine sump. With rack and pinion steering and a mid-engined configuration, it was a revelation in terms of road holding and stability, nothing had been made like this before and it left its larger V12-engined siblings in its wake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dino has the distinction of being one of the few Ferraris not to carry a Prancing Horse badge: the sub-brand was created to offer relatively low-cost sports car with engines smaller than 12 cylinders. It was named in honour of Enzo’s late son Alfredo ‘Dino’ Ferrari, who was credited with design for the original V6 engine used in the Formula 2 cars. Alfredino’s signature forms the basis of the Dino badge. More than 3,700 were produced in both GT berlinetta and GTS spider configurations, a testament to its widespread appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese fine 1:8 scale models have been handcrafted utilising our own CAD data created by scanning an original car in every detail. The resulting prototype has undergone strict scrutiny by Ferrari to ensure complete accuracy. The European specification model edition is as unveiled by Ferrari at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1972, whilst the US specification edition incorporates all the additional elements of the cars sold specifically in the United States. Bespoke models can be commissioned for owners of the real car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249559482450,"sku":"M5751-SPI-ERO","price":17995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/products\/M5751-SPI-ERO-BES-SN12websitephotos_1.jpg?v=1656085486"},{"product_id":"ferrari-f40-1-18","title":"Ferrari F40 - Rosso Corsa","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe F40 was to be a celebration of forty years of Ferrari. The company’s first supercar, although heavily influenced by the extreme machine philosophy of the 288 GTO, was never intended for a life on the racetrack. That is not to say, however, that it was lacking in purpose: its sophisticated high-performance, turbo-charged running gear combined with a first class chassis gave it the kind of great dynamic prowess that was close to that of a racing car. As the celebrated magazine Road \u0026amp; Track wrote, ‘The F40 may be one of the most single-minded road cars ever constructed’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMere months before his passing, a frail Enzo Ferrari announced from a podium at Ferrari headquarters in Maranello, Italy, a car that would change the world. That car, the F40, signalled the end of an era, both for the Ferrari brand and for performance cars in general. It was a demanding, Spartan supercar— “not particularly comfortable” even by the company’s own description. The F40 was designed expressly to be the fastest, sharpest, most aggressive Ferrari road car, ever. And it was about as close as you could get to a race car that had snuck out of the paddock and somehow gotten approved for road use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a way, the car had done just that. The F40’s roots are found in the 288 GTO Evoluzione, the rocket that Ferrari had been developing to do battle in the road-racing portion of the fabled Group B category of FIA-sanctioned racing. Rallying accidents killed the entire category before the Evoluzione could strut its stuff, leaving Ferrari with the decision about what to do with all the time, money, and remarkable engineering that had gone into the project. The answer came in the form of a German rival, caught in the same predicament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePorsche had also been developing a Group B monster and was forced to turn that project into a road car. Known first as Gruppe B concept, that car eventually became the astonishingly fast and technologically advanced 959. Ferrari noticed the headlines and accolades the 959 drew and began to think his aborted Group B car could do the same. “This is a great car, we have to make it,” said Ferrari test driver Marco Toni of the Evoluzione. That was all that Enzo needed to hear. He tapped Nicola Materazzi, father of the 288 GTO and its Evoluzione counterpart, to build the road car. It would be the last road car that Enzo Ferrari personally approved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe F40 debuted in 1987 and stunned evaluators with its blistering performance. A Road \u0026amp; Track test in October 1991 showed that the 478hp F40 could hit 60mph from a standstill in just 3.8 seconds and dispatch the quarter mile in 11.8 seconds, on its way to a top speed of 196 mph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ferrari packed advanced engineering into its 2450mm wheelbase, including a twin-turbo V8 power unit and a lightweight Kevlar and carbon composite body. And yet, it was not a spaceship like the 959. If the Porsche was a glimpse into the technology-laden future, the F40 was heralded as the most distilled, most satisfying version of the old ways of doing things. It had none of the electronic nannies now standard in every modern performance car. It did not use trick engine mapping and traction control to augment lap times. No power steering, power brakes or ABS to reassure the driver. Weight was kept to a minimum: the composite body panels were built for strength and low weight; Lexan-clothed windscreen was used instead of glass; and the interior was sparse to say the least, with no sound system, glove compartment or elaborate trims or upholstery. The F40 demanded the utmost attention and focus. Give it that, though, and it would give back the best driving experience of any car on the road at the time and most of them since. For Enzo, who died in 1988, it was a fitting final act, and it pointed to a future in which his company would, even after his passing, be at the forefront of ultra-high-performance road cars. Only 1311 examples were produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:18 scale model of the Ferrari F40 has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of Ferrari 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. Furthermore, it has undergone detailed scrutiny by both the engineering and design teams at Ferrari to ensure complete accuracy of representation. Every Amalgam 1:18 scale model is supplied in a luxury black box with a protective outer carrying sleeve. Each model is mounted on a polished black acrylic base protected by a clear acrylic dust cover. The base holds a booklet containing the certificate of authenticity along with information and collateral material about the car. The model title and original branding is displayed on a polished stainless steel plaque mounted at the front end of the base.\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":40249560596562,"sku":"M5904-KN","price":1050.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/files\/DSCF9645.jpg?v=1698054649"},{"product_id":"ferrari-f40-competizione","title":"Ferrari F40 Competizione (1989)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe F40 was to be a celebration of forty years of Ferrari. The company’s first supercar, although heavily influenced by the racing design of the 288 GTO, was never intended for a life on the racetrack. That is not to say, however, that it was lacking in purpose. As the celebrated magazine Road \u0026amp; Track wrote, ‘The F40 may be one of the most single-minded road cars ever constructed’. Notable features of the F40 are its twin-turbo charged V8 engine producing some 500bhp, carbon-Kevlar bodywork, competition-inspired double wishbones and a Lexan-clothed windscreen instead of glass. As the first car to break the 200 miles per hour barrier, several influential individuals lobbied Ferrari to allow racing specialist, Micholetto, to produce an authorised number of racing F40 examples that conformed with IMSA rules. The result was the F40 LM (Le Mans) and around ten were built in total. It was felt that the Le Mans tag was too restrictive, hence the use of the more general Competizione. The ultimate F40, the Competizione benefitted from a reinforced chassis, an uprated engine producing some 720bhp, more aggressive bodywork, updated brakes and suspension, a racing gearbox and wider wheels, amongst a plethora of other gains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:8 scale model of the F40 Competizione has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of Ferrari 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. Furthermore, it has undergone detailed scrutiny by both engineering and design teams to ensure complete accuracy of representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Ferrari F40 Competizione is limited to just 199 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\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/display-cabinets\"\u003eView Display Cabinets for this model \u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249560694866,"sku":"M5377-LM","price":17995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/products\/Ferrari_F40_LM_-_M5377-LM-00006_beb7c162-3f96-46fb-85cf-7e8419b1820a.jpg?v=1601652285"},{"product_id":"jaguar-e-type-coupe","title":"Jaguar E-type Coupe (1961) - Series 1","description":"\u003cp\u003eOften hailed as the most beautiful production road car of all time, the sublime Jaguar E-type Series 1 stirred passions in automotive aficionados the world over when launched at the Geneva Salon in 1961. Based on Jaguar’s racing D-type, which had won Le Mans from 1955-57, the E–type was powered by a 3.8 litre version of the proven Jaguar XK engine, developing 265 brake horsepower and providing a top speed of close to 150 miles per hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe monocoque chassis construction, using the engine itself as a structural part of the car within the front subframe, was also indebted to the racing D-type and resulted in a considerable weight benefit. With disc brakes fitted all around the car and the addition of a sophisticated independent front and rear suspension, the E-type was ahead of its time. Allegedly described by Enzo Ferrari as ‘the most beautiful car ever made’, the E-type became an iconic symbol of the 1960s and was particularly successful in the American market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:8 scale model of the Jaguar E-type Coupe has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of Jaguar 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. Furthermore, it has undergone detailed scrutiny by both engineering and design teams to ensure complete accuracy of representation. Every Amalgam 1:8 scale model is supplied in a luxury black presentation box and mounted on a carbon fibre or leather base protected by a clear acrylic dust cover. The model title, original branding and edition number are displayed on polished stainless steel plaques mounted at the front end of the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Jaguar E-type Coupe is limited to only 199 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":"Default Title","offer_id":40249562988626,"sku":"M5809-ETP","price":17995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/products\/4_1c68ad4e-cbc2-49e3-9e87-fc5618db1bcd.jpg?v=1601652920"},{"product_id":"jaguar-e-type-roadster","title":"Jaguar E-type Roadster (1961)","description":"\u003cp\u003eOften hailed as the most beautiful production road car of all time, the sublime Jaguar E-type Series 1 stirred passions in automotive aficionados the world over when launched at the Geneva Salon in 1961. Based on Jaguar’s racing D-type, which had won Le Mans from 1955-57, the E–type was powered by a 3.8 litre version of the proven Jaguar XK engine, developing 265 brake horsepower and providing a top speed of close to 150 miles per hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe monocoque chassis construction, using the engine itself as a structural part of the car within the front subframe, was also indebted to the racing D-type and resulted in a considerable weight benefit. With disc brakes fitted all around the car and the addition of a sophisticated independent front and rear suspension, the E-type was ahead of its time. Allegedly described by Enzo Ferrari as ‘the most beautiful car ever made’, the E-type became an iconic symbol of the 1960s and was particularly successful in the American market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:8 scale model of the Jaguar E-type Roadster has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of Jaguar 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. Furthermore, it has undergone detailed scrutiny by both engineering and design teams to ensure complete accuracy of representation. Every Amalgam 1:8 scale model is supplied in a luxury black presentation box and mounted on a carbon fibre or leather base protected by a clear acrylic dust cover. The model title, original branding and edition number are displayed on polished stainless steel plaques mounted at the front end of the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Jaguar E-type Roadster is limited to only 199 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\n\u003cp\u003eThe Jaguar E-type Roadster is also available in 1:18 scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/jaguar\/products\/jaguar-e-type-roadster-1-18\" title=\"Jaguar E-Type Roadster at 1:18 scale\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore the E-type in 1:18 scale \u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249563054162,"sku":"M5809-ETP-SPI","price":17995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/products\/M5809-ETP-SPI_-_Jaguar_E-Type_Roadster_-_1.8_Scale_-_Front_3.4.jpg?v=1601652979"},{"product_id":"jaguar-lwe-car-zero","title":"Jaguar Lightweight E-type (LWE) - \"Car Zero\" (2014)","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 1963, British ‘big cat’ Jaguar started a special GT E-type project, to create a series of all-alloy, race-inspired lightweight E-types. For reasons unknown, just 12 of the 18 planned examples were built at that time and the remaining six allocated chassis numbers were left unused. In 2014, Jaguar Heritage, part of the Jaguar Land Rover’s newly formed Special Operations division, decided to build the remaining six cars to the original 1964 specification, to be sold as period competition vehicles suitable for historic motorsport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body shell, like the first 12 examples built in the sixties, saves a significant 114kg from the production steel bodied E-type as Jaguar engineers have decided to eschew modern construction methods in favour of the original techniques. The engine, built from scratch using the original plans, is the same 3.8 litre straight-six unit with aluminium block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInner and outer surfaces of the car were digitally scanned, with most body panels then being reproduced at Jaguar’s Whitley engineering centre. With the bodywork complete, the cars will be mated to the engine’s subframe before being transferred to the company’s Browns Lane site to be completed. Inside, aluminium bucket seats feature in a functional-looking cabin, which has a wood-trimmed steering wheel and push-button starter. Jaguar design boss Ian Callum said: “With the Lightweight E-type, our focus as a design team has been to ensure justice was done to the original work of Sir William Lyons and Malcolm Sayer. I believe the result is a new Lightweight E-type that is as stunning now as the originals would have been when they were new.” Each of the six re-makes were expected to sell in excess of £1 million. The prototype car for the ‘new’ six examples was named ‘Car Zero’ and was tested extensively at Jaguar Land Rover’s Gaydon test track in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1:8 perfect scale Amalgam model is of the prototype car “Car Zero” as unveiled at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in August 2014. It has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of Jaguar 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. Furthermore, it has undergone detailed scrutiny by both engineering and design teams to ensure complete accuracy of representation. Every Amalgam 1:8 scale model is supplied in a luxury black presentation box and mounted on a carbon fibre or leather base protected by a clear acrylic dust cover. 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With unsigned new hardback copies of the book selling at hundreds of pounds each, the signed copy adds considerable additional value to the pairing too.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HYJK_j0mcF0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lower, stiffer, track-oriented version of the revolutionary F1 road car, the F1 LM was built to celebrate McLaren’s astonishing debut victory at Le Mans. Appearing at Le Mans with seven F1 GTRs in six privateer teams, F1 GTRs stormed to an impressive victory, finishing in 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 13th places. The winning No. 59 Kokusai Kaihatsu McLaren, driven by Yannick Dalmas, Masanori Sekiya and JJ Lehto, finished one lap ahead of its closest rival, simultaneously becoming the first team and first car to win on debut at Le Mans. In addition, Lehto and Sekiya's involvement meant it was the first Le Mans win for a Finnish driver and a Japanese driver in the historic 24-hour race.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a tribute to this immediate success, McLaren decided to build just five cars for sale, signifying the five racers that reached the end, and keeping the prototype. The cars were originally planned to be painted bright Papaya orange schemes as a homage to founder Bruce McLaren but only four were as the other two were customised for the Sultan of Brunei. It was reported that the prototype was promised by McLaren CEO Ron Dennis to his driver Lewis Hamilton should win two FIA Formula One World Championship® titles at McLaren. This car is still in possession of McLaren.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe F1 LM variants were 60kg lighter and more track-focused than the standard F1 and more powerful than the F1 GTR track cars, which were restricted at Le Mans as part of the regulations. It could reach 60mph (97km\/h) in 3.9 seconds (which would have been quicker but for wheelspin) and 100mph (161km\/h) in 6.7 seconds, going on to a top speed of 225mph (362km\/h). It was once the holder of many world records, including the 0-100-0mph record that it completed in a mesmerising 11.5 seconds. As McLaren itself stated, the F1 LM was “an untamed Le Mans race car with number plates”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen Technical Director of McLaren Cars, Gordon Murray, remembers, ‘After Le Mans, and the win, and after the euphoria had died down, I started thinking we should do something to celebrate….And as the road car had gone to Le Mans and won, what about making a road version with the kit from Le Mans? 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Celebrated for its intoxicating blend of striking aesthetics, pioneering engineering and exceptional performance, the 300 SL stands head and shoulders above the iconic sports car designs which still captivate collectors today. Not only did this technological marvel secure victories at many of the world’s most prestigious sports car races, but it also excelled in numerous amateur rally, road, and endurance racing championships. What sets the 300 SL apart is its ability to achieve such notable successes while embodying elegance, sophistication and desirability - qualities that define it as one of the most significant cars of the 20th century. It undeniably stands as Mercedes-Benz’s most cherished and influential automotive creation, solidifying its legacy in the annals of automotive history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeginnings of a Legend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the W 194, Daimler-Benz had made an impressive return to the world of motor racing in the early 1950s. As the trophies flooded in, Maximilian Hoffman, the official Daimler-Benz importer in New York, identified a gap in the North American automotive market. He believed that a road-going version of such a car would appeal to affluent American high-performance devotees and lobbied for its development. Incredibly, just five months later, the 300 SL made a sensational debut at the 1954 New York Auto Show. Now bearing the internal model designation W 198, the new sports car exuded elegance in its proportions and innovation in its engineering. It was the world’s first four-stroke production passenger car to be equipped with direct fuel injection, enhancing both output and efficiency. The world had never seen a sports car like it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Space-Age Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 300 SL distinguished itself not only through its striking design but also through its groundbreaking technical innovations. Under the guidance of Rudolf Uhlenhaut, its powerful 3.0L overhead-cam six-cylinder engine produced an astonishing 215 hp, enabling a top speed of 250 km\/h and making the 300 SL the fastest production car in the world. Like the W 194 upon which it based, the new 300 SL featured a lightweight and cohesive design, utilising an intricate tubular space frame that supported the engine, transmission and axles. This frame was wrapped in a steel and alloy body designed by Friedrich Geiger for maximum aerodynamic efficiency. 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When the 300 SL was not gracing the front page of a publication’s sports coverage, it often found a place in the entertainment section, serving as a symbol of innovation and luxury among the world’s socialites, business tycoons, movie stars and royals. The 300 SL was also a bastion of individuality and expression; an owner could have Gullwing in any colour combination, and with as many of the factory’s optional extras as they desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Continued Racing Heritage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 300 SL made its racing debut in the 1952 Mille Miglia, securing second and fourth places in the hands of Karl Kling and Rudolf Caracciola. Two weeks later, Kling, Hermann Lang and Fritz Riess completed a clean sweep of the podium ahead of Swiss Grand Prix at Bern-Bremgarten. For Le Mans in June, three new cars were built. Despite Kling and Hans Klenk’s entry suffering a generator failure, the remaining two cars excelled: Lang and Riess won the race with an average speed of 155.58 km\/h (96.7 mph), while Theo Helfrich and Helmut Niedermayr finished second, one lap behind. The 300 SL celebrated more success in August when Lang won the German GP at the Nürburgring, with Kling and Riess finishing second and third. For a final works outing, responding to pressure from their sales representative in Mexico City, Daimler-Benz sent two trucks and 35 people to Mexico for the third Carrera Panamericana. Despite some early struggles, Kling and Klenk won the event, finishing ahead of Lang and Erwin Grupp. For 1953, the team began preparations for an optimised version of the SL, but the project was cancelled as priorities shifted to a new Grand Prix racer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Glorious Lineage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften regarded as the most iconic Mercedes-Benz creation, the 300 SL has left a lasting mark on both the automotive and cultural landscapes. It set a new standard for design in the 1950s, influencing the sports car aesthetics and technological development for decades, and remains a benchmark for elegance and performance. The 300 SL wasn’t just a standalone marvel; it became a cornerstone of Mercedes-Benz’s identity. Its story exemplifies the brand’s commitment to pushing boundaries and creating timeless icons. The innovation and luxury embodied by the 300 SL established the template for future sports cars, with models like the SLS AMG and AMG GT drawing direct inspiration from it. The SLS AMG, in particular, paid homage to the original with its modern Gullwing doors and its performance-led design. The 300 SL’s legacy is reflected in Mercedes-Benz’s dedication to blending cutting-edge technology with timeless elegance. Through it, Mercedes-Benz established itself as a brand that could seamlessly integrate racing heritage with luxury and innovation, a balance that defines the company’s DNA in every car it produces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreating the Model\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking from the same CAD data developed from a detailed digital scan of original chassis 198.040.5500386, our engineers fabricated a pattern for each component of the model. 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Allegedly described by Enzo Ferrari as ‘the most beautiful car ever made’, the E-type became an iconic symbol of the 1960s and was particularly successful in the American market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis perfect 1:18 scale Amalgam model of the Jaguar E-type Roadster has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of Jaguar 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. Furthermore, it has undergone detailed scrutiny by both engineering and design teams to ensure complete accuracy of representation. Every Amalgam 1:18 scale model is supplied in a luxury black box with a protective outer carrying sleeve. Each model is mounted on a polished black acrylic base protected by a clear acrylic dust cover. 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The model title and original branding is displayed on a polished stainless steel plaque mounted at the front end of the base.\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\n\u003cp\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Jaguar E-type Roadster is also available in 1:8 scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Jaguar E-Type Roadster at 1:8 scale\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/jaguar\/products\/jaguar-e-type-roadster\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover the E-type in 1:8 scale \u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249567739986,"sku":"M6009","price":1050.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/files\/M6009JaguarE-typeRoadster1-18marketingphoto_8.jpg?v=1744720257"},{"product_id":"jaguar-xkss-1-18","title":"Jaguar XKSS - Cotswold Blue","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften referred to as the world’s first supercar, the XKSS was the road-going version of the Le Mans dominating D-Type, which was victorious in 1955, 1956 and 1957. Jaguar withdrew from the competition at the end of 1956 season (private teams raced in 1957) and were left with several completed and partly completed builds. In an attempt to recoup the some of the investment, and to tap into the increasingly lucrative American market for European sports cars, these were converted into a road-going specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly minor changes were made to the basic D-type structure, keeping the original 3.4 litre engine which provided 262 horsepower. A passenger side door was added, the large fin behind the driver and the divider between passenger and driver seats both removed. Further changes were made specifically for the American market: a full-width, chrome-surrounded windscreen was added; sidescreens were added to both driver and passenger doors; a folding, fabric roof was added for weather protection; chromed bumpers were added front and rear (a styling cue later used on the E-type); XK140 rear light clusters were mounted higher on the wings; and thin chrome strips were added to the edges of the front light fairings. Steve McQueen and James Hull both owned XKSSs, with the former referring to his car as the “Green Rat”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwenty-five cars had been at least semi-built before a fire in the Browns Lane plant in 1957 destroyed nine of the cars, leaving only sixteen XKSSs to be sold. In 2017, Jaguar delivered the nine ‘lost’ XKSS sports cars to a select group of collectors and customers which, though completely new, used period chassis numbers. All of the cars sold at a price in excess of £1million each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis perfect 1:18 scale Amalgam model of the Jaguar XKSS has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of Jaguar 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. Furthermore, it has undergone detailed scrutiny by both engineering and design teams to ensure complete accuracy of representation. Every Amalgam 1:18 scale model is supplied in a luxury black box with a protective outer carrying sleeve. Each model is mounted on a polished black acrylic base protected by a clear acrylic dust cover. The base holds a booklet containing the certificate of authenticity along with information and collateral material about the car. The model title and original branding is displayed on a polished stainless steel plaque mounted at the front end of the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: This is a 'Kerbside' model and does not any feature moving parts.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Jaguar XKSS is also available in 1:8 scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Jaguar XKSS at 1:8 scale\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/products\/jaguar-xkss-1-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore the XKSS at 1:8 scale \u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249568100434,"sku":"M6014","price":1050.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/products\/DSCF6286.jpg?v=1601655489"},{"product_id":"ferrari-bb-512i-1981","title":"Ferrari BB 512i (1981)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe use of original CAD and supremely accurate digital scanning of the original car has allowed us to perfectly recreate every detail at scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurthermore, 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\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/display-cabinets\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView Display Cabinets for this model \u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32921380454482,"sku":"M5876","price":17995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/products\/DSCF4135.jpg?v=1601655640"},{"product_id":"bugatti-57sc-atlantic-1938-metallic-blue","title":"BUGATTI Type 57SC Atlantic \"The Lord Rothschild\" (1938)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChassis No. 57374\u003c\/em\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. 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. 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 'The Lord Rothschild' 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":"Default Title","offer_id":40249568198738,"sku":"M5260-374","price":19995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/products\/M5260-374-40-Bugatti57SCRothschildBlue1.8Scale-Front3.4.jpg?v=1604337080"},{"product_id":"ferrari-275-gtb-4s-nart-spider-1967","title":"Ferrari 275 GTB\/4S NART Spider (1967) - Giallo Modena","description":"\u003cp\u003eNow one of the scarcest cars in existence, the 275 GTB\/4S NART Spider was a roadgoing 2-seater spider version of the 275 GTB\/4. the NART Spider was born of a direct request from Ferrari's North American dealer Luigi Chinetti to Sergio Scaglietti and Enzo Ferrari; Chinetti wanted to offer his buyers precisely what they wanted, a successor to the earlier 250 California Spider series. Whilst the name \"NART\" was never part of the Spider’s official designation, the cars were informally named “NART” Spiders and a cloisonné badge was installed with the team's logo on the rear of each car in reference to Chinetti's North American Racing Team, one of endurance racing’s most successful teams. Lending the NART name to the new car and embellishing it with a NART badge made it unique in Ferrari history. The first NART chassis was raced very successfully at Sebring, and it was later featured in the Steve McQueen film “The Thomas Crown Affair.” Another NART was ordered new by McQueen after he filmed the movie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArmed with the same 300hp 4-cam, 3.2-liter V12 Tipo 226 engine in the GTB\/4, as well as 5-speed gearbox, and 4-wheel independent suspension, the “NART” Spider was capable of serious speed on a racetrack. Road \u0026amp; Track described it as \"the most satisfying sports car in the world\" and recorded a 0-60 mph (0-97 km\/h) time of 6.7 seconds, a 1⁄4 mile (0.40 km) drag strip time of 14.7 seconds. and a top speed of 155 mph (249 km\/h). Almost the entire Maranello racing technology suite was applied to the NART Spider, tried and tested in the 275 competition models, including a long nose bodywork, a torque tube driveline and the provision of a dry sump lubrication system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChinetti intended to order 25 NART Spiders from Scaglietti but low sales meant only 10 cars were built in 1967 and 1968, making each car incredibly rare. Originally listed at $14,400 retail, chassis 10709 was sold by RM Auctions for $27,500,000 in August 2013, making it the most expensive road car in the world at the time. It remains high on the list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:8 scale model of the Ferrari 275 GTB\/4S “NART” Spider in Giallo has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops using detailed colour and material specifications, and original CAD data created by scanning an original car. Furthermore, it has undergone detailed scrutiny by the engineering and design teams at Ferrari and Ferrari Classiche to ensure complete accuracy of representation. Every Amalgam 1:8 scale model is supplied in a luxury black presentation box and mounted on a carbon fibre or leather base protected by a clear acrylic dust cover. The model title, original branding and edition number are displayed on polished stainless steel plaques mounted at the front end of the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis Ferrari 275 GTB\/4S “NART” Spider is limited to 199 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\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/display-cabinets?ref=Hee1tYBmWEd25\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView Display Cabinets for this model \u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Bespoke Models at Amalgam Collection\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/pages\/bespoke-one-off-models\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDiscover more about our Bespoke Models \u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249568460882,"sku":"M5391-NRT","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/products\/M5391-NRT_2_copy.jpg?v=1601655858"},{"product_id":"ferrari-246-gt-dino-usa","title":"Ferrari Dino 246 GT (1969) - US Specification","description":"\u003cp\u003eConsidered to be one of the most beautiful road-going Ferraris ever created, the Dino 246 GT was the more powerful successor to the 206 GT. 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By 1972, with the sales of the Dino 246 GT stable, Ferrari looked to increase its popularity still further by introducing an open version. The styling retained the individual, attractive lines of the 264 GT, with the added advantage of a practical targa top for open-air driving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe voluptuous bodywork of the Dino was designed by Pininfarina and built by Scaglietti and covered a tubular chassis which carried wishbone independent suspension at each corner. The engine, with four overhead camshafts, was mounted transversely behind the driver and in front of the rear axle. Power to the wheels was transmitted via drop gears to the transverse 5-speed gearbox, in unit with the differential and engine sump. With rack and pinion steering and a mid-engined configuration, it was a revelation in terms of road holding and stability, nothing had been made like this before and it left its larger V12-engined siblings in its wake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dino has the distinction of being one of the few Ferraris not to carry a Prancing Horse badge: the sub-brand was created to offer relatively low-cost sports car with engines smaller than 12 cylinders. It was named in honour of Enzo’s late son Alfredo ‘Dino’ Ferrari, who was credited with design for the original V6 engine used in the Formula 2 cars. Alfredino’s signature forms the basis of the Dino badge. More than 3,700 were produced in both GT berlinetta and GTS spider configurations, a testament to its widespread appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:8 scale model is of the Ferrari Dino 246 GT in the US specification designed purely for the American market. 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With rack and pinion steering and a mid-engined configuration, it was a revelation in terms of road holding and stability, nothing had been made like this before and it left its larger V12-engined siblings in its wake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dino has the distinction of being one of the few Ferraris not to carry a Prancing Horse badge: the sub-brand was created to offer relatively low-cost sports car with engines smaller than 12 cylinders. It was named in honour of Enzo’s late son Alfredo ‘Dino’ Ferrari, who was credited with design for the original V6 engine used in the Formula 2 cars. Alfredino’s signature forms the basis of the Dino badge. More than 3,700 were produced in both GT berlinetta and GTS spider configurations, a testament to its widespread appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:8 scale model is of the Ferrari Dino 246 GTS in the US specification designed purely for the American market. 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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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The legendary moniker (named after the 250 GTO of the mid-1960s), the stunning styling by Pininfarina, the engine with its seemingly inexhaustible power and the widespread use of innovative composite materials, made the GTO the closest thing to a racing car. Largely because that’s exactly what it was conceived to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon lore says the Ferrari 288 GTO was designed to go racing in the subsequently aborted Group B category of rallying, with a limited run of 200 cars to satisfy the two hundred unit build number for homologation purposes. But according to Ferrari engineer and father of the 288 GTO, Nicola Materazzi, the project predated Group B regulations. The GTO, he said, was born out of Enzo Ferrari’s concern that his road cars had lost their edge so much so that cars which were “fractions of Ferraris” could beat them. Whatever the reason for its conception, the GTO never raced. Group B was cancelled for safety reasons but Ferrari persevered. Such was the sensation of its appearance at Geneva, the car sold out immediately before production had even commenced. One potential buyer wanted a GTO so badly that he paid 20,000 Swiss francs for a document attesting that he would buy number 201 if it was built. He was in luck. Ultimately, Ferrari turned out a total of 272 GTOs between 1984-86. Still, dealerships would get no more than one example—and would have to handpick a customer to be approved by Ferrari. Most went for well over their asking price. Today, that’d be a bargain, as the 288 GTO, just like its 1960s predecessor, is now prized on the collector market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GTO really captured the imagination, though visually it was nothing startlingly different to the series production models at the time. The Pininfarina-designed body was formed by old-school methods; designers took their preliminary sketches straight to the workshop, dispensing with then-nascent computer aided design. Flared fenders, spoilers, and multiple air intakes front and rear gave the car a much more aggressive stance: a 308 on steroids. Though based on the 308 series silhouette, they shared very few components. The GTO was highly influenced by the Formula 1 team, using a high-tensile steel spaceframe with Kevlar, fibreglass and aluminium elsewhere. Its 400hp, 2,855cc V8 beating heart defined its unofficial name; its fans christened it the ‘288’ to distinguish it from the legendary 250 GTO. The power unit was mounted longitudinally to improve its 1160kg weight distribution, which allowed the ancillaries, gearbox and twin IHI turbochargers to be more efficiently packaged, though Pininfarina design boss Leonardo Fioravanti still had to stretch the wheelbase by 11cm and widen the track. Despite this, the GTO was 5mm shorter than the 308, due to a reduced rear overhang. It is also the first Ferrari to have ever been fitted twin turbochargers. Boasting a top speed of 189mph (305km\/h), the 288 accelerated to 62mph (100km\/h) in a speedy 4.9 seconds. Regardless of its racing-based origins, the GTO was suitably equipped for road use, with leather trimmed seats as standard and options such as electric windows and air conditioning available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Amalgam 1:18 scale model is supplied in a luxury black box with a protective outer carrying sleeve. Each model is mounted on a polished black acrylic base protected by a clear acrylic dust cover. The base holds a booklet containing the certificate of authenticity along with information and collateral material about the car. The model title and original branding is displayed on a polished stainless steel plaque mounted at the front end of the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:18 scale model of the Ferrari 288 GTO exhibits the car as unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1984. It has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops using CAD directly provided by Ferrari allowing us to perfectly recreate every detail at scale. Finally, the prototype model has undergone detailed scrutiny by Ferrari’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\n\u003cp\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis also available at 1:8 scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Link to Ferrari 288 GTO at 1:8 scale\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/products\/ferrari-288-gto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUncover the Ferrari 288 GTO at 1:8 scale \u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249572294738,"sku":"M5900","price":1050.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/products\/DSCF9514CENTRED.jpg?v=1624278654"},{"product_id":"porsche-550-spyder-1-18","title":"Porsche 550 RS Spyder - Silver Metallic","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 550 Spyder was Porsche’s first full-scale endeavour into sports car racing, and one of its most successful ever. In an era where nearly every aspect of cars was getting larger, the 550 Spyder, remarkably light at less than 1500 pounds, was the direct opposite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrototypes were developed starting in 1950 by Walter Glöckler, a motorcycle racer and Volkswagen salesman who wanted to use Porsche’s 1.1-liter flat-four engine in his home-built race cars. That year, his Porsche-powered prototype won the 1,100cc sports car class championship in Germany. Porsche took notice, and began to support Glöckler’s car, eventually entering an informal mutual assistance pact. From 1951 on, Glöckler prototypes bore Porsche branding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccesses continued to mount in the prototypes. By 1952, Porsche had started developing its own purpose-built race car in-house—the Type 550. The first factory-built 550 debuted at the Nüburgring for the Eiffel Races on May 31, 1953. Despite pouring rain and carburetor troubles, the 550 won the very first race it entered, a sign of what was to come. Weeks later, a two-car effort took first and second at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. After a few more wins in Europe, the cars were sold off to a buyer who continued to race them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe definitive 550 form was unveiled to the world at the Paris Salon in October 1953. The car featured a ladder-type frame and sleek bodywork. The pièce de résistance, however, was its engine, known as the Type 547.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe engine’s development, led by Porsche engineer Ernst Fuhrmann, featured a 1.5-liter four-cam (versus earlier twin-cam) engine with a brilliantly compact layout that would offer a claimed 110 hp from virtually the same dimensions as the company’s earlier flat-fours, which produced around 80 hp. The pairing of the 550 and the Fuhrmann four-cam engine would dominate competition the world over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy 1955, Porsche’s fifth time competing at Le Mans, the 550 had become not only the runaway winner in its class but also a force to be reckoned with in the race for outright victory against larger and more powerful cars. The 550’s most important win, however, came in 1956, when an updated space-frame version took overall victory at the Targa Florio, then one of the most famous and challenging races in the world. Among the giants slain were the Ferrari 860 Monza and the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, Porsche’s museums are bursting with racing legends. None of it would have been possible without the little giant-killer, Porsche’s first venture into factory racing, the 550 Spyder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Amalgam 1:18 scale model of the Porsche 550 Spyder is supplied in a luxury black box with a protective outer carrying sleeve. Each model is mounted on a polished black acrylic base protected by a clear acrylic dust cover. The base holds a booklet containing the certificate of authenticity along with information and collateral material about the car. 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When it debuted at the Geneva Auto Show in 1961, it was one of the most technologically sophisticated cars that had ever existed. Its flowing silhouette, developed by brilliant aerodynamicist Malcom Sayer, used mathematical formulas to arrive at a shape that’d slice efficiently through the air. It was truly at the cutting edge of its day. Underneath the shapely bodywork was a fully independent rear suspension, rare for its day, and a 3.8 litre straight-six engine, which had proven itself powering D-type race cars to victories at the gruelling 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1955, 1956, and 1957. The result was a very nimble yet compliant car, effortlessly capable of triple-digit speeds. A larger, 4.2-liter straight-six replaced the trusty 3.8 in 1964. A 5.3-liter V12 was added in 1971.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hi-tech suspension, race-bred engine and advanced chassis lent themselves to being an excellent race car, and race they did. 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Jaguar withdrew from the competition at the end of the 1956 season (private teams raced in 1957) and were left with several completed and partly completed builds. In an attempt to recoup the some of the investment, and to tap into the increasingly lucrative American market for European sports cars, these were converted into a road-going specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly minor changes were made to the basic D-type structure, keeping the original 3.4 litre engine which provided 262 horsepower. A passenger side door was added, the large fin behind the driver and the divider between passenger and driver seats both removed. Further changes were made specifically for the American market: a full-width, chrome-surrounded windscreen was added; sidescreens were added to both driver and passenger doors; a folding, fabric roof was added for weather protection; chromed bumpers were added front and rear (a styling cue later used on the E-type); XK140 rear light clusters were mounted higher on the wings; and thin chrome strips were added to the edges of the front light fairings. Steve McQueen and James Hull both owned XKSSs, with the former referring to his car as the “Green Rat”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwenty-five cars had been at least semi-built before a fire in the Browns Lane plant in 1957 destroyed nine of the cars, leaving only sixteen XKSSs to be sold. In 2017, Jaguar delivered the nine ‘lost’ XKSS sports cars to a select group of collectors and customers which, though completely new, used period chassis numbers. 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Furthermore, it has undergone detailed scrutiny by both engineering and design teams to ensure complete accuracy of representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Jaguar XKSS is limited to only 199 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\n\u003cp\u003eThe Jaguar XKSS is also available in 1:18 scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/products\/jaguar-xkss-1-18\" title=\"Jaguar XKSS at 1:18 scale\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore the XKSS at 1:18 scale \u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41130049830994,"sku":"M5541-AM","price":17995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/products\/DSCF0474.jpg?v=1601659702"},{"product_id":"porsche-550-spyder","title":"Porsche 550 RS Spyder (1955) - Silver Metallic","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 550 Spyder was Porsche’s first full-scale endeavour into sports car racing, and one of its most successful ever. 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Certainly it is one of the most beloved, thanks largely to its now eternal association with a certain agent of international espionage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt between 1963 and 1965, the DB5 was nearly visually identical to the previous DB4. However, DB5’s most substantial change occurred under the bonnet: the introduction of a 3995cc naturally-aspirated straight-six, producing 282bhp and 280lb ft, with that power sent through to a synchromesh five-speed ZF gearbox and a robust Borg \u0026amp; Beck clutch to the rear wheels. It was the first time this engine was used by Aston Martin in a road car, having first seen service in the Lagonda Rapide (based on Aston’s DB4) and the Aston Martin DP215, the 1963 Le Mans endurance racer. Chassis changes included the adoption of the Girling disc brakes that had only been used on DB4 GT, along with 15” wheels. Many other improvements were incorporated including electric windows and twin hydraulic brake servos. Inside, the new car was more luxurious than any Aston before. A Normalair air-conditioning system was available as an option. However, the DB5’s many upgrades meant it weighed over 100kg more than the car it replaced, though the bigger engine kept things on track, reducing the 0-60mph time to around 8sec.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DB5 was propelled to worldwide fame when used as James Bond's car in the movie 'Goldfinger,' as well as a number of subsequent James Bond films, eventually spawning a special Aston Martin Works creation known as the Goldfinger Continuation that was built in 2020. The association with James Bond was a marketer’s dream, the perfect example of product placement, which nearly didn’t happen at all: Jaguar’s E-type was the preferred choice, but Jaguar turned EON down, and Aston Martin’s owner David Brown was also initially reluctant to supply a DB5. The rest is history, and James Bond’s gadget laden Silver Birch DB5 became an immortal silver screen phenomenon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:8 scale model of the Aston Martin DB5 Vantage features an exterior specification in the iconic Silver Birch, with an all-black interior. Following in the footsteps of the successful DB4 GT, the DB5 Vantage-specification engine featured an upgraded high-compression cylinder head, altered cam timing, and triple twin-choke Weber carburettors. Power also rose to 325 bhp, forty more than the standard engine, achieving 0-60mph (0-96.5kph) in 6.5 seconds. Aston Martin produced only 65 DB5 Vantages, of which approximately 40 were right-hand drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of Aston Martin regarding original finishes, materials, archive imagery and drawings. 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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 Aston Martin DB5 Vantage is limited to just 199 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\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" href=\"https:\/\/amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/display-cabinets\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView Display Cabinets for this model \u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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":"Default Title","offer_id":40402539118674,"sku":"M6210-SC1","price":19995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/files\/DSCF8487.jpg?v=1705422111"},{"product_id":"superfinds-collectors-edition","title":"SuperFinds - Collector's Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis book will be delivered from the UK. 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 Porter Press International for use in the fulfilment of your order.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/porter-press\" title=\"Porter Press – fine books curated by Amalgam - the full collection\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePorter Press – fine books curated by Amalgam - the full collection \u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is unique. It is a compendium of wonderful automotive treasure, as discovered. With the passage of time all cars became worthless and unloved, no matter how eminent. Racing cars inevitably became uncompetitive and redundant. Many vehicles passed into scrapyards, the motoring equivalent of a cemetery, or simply rotted away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, of course, we value, covet and preserve the work of great designers, engineers and coachbuilders, and their creations give enormous pleasure to many, whether it be in ownership, driving, competing or simply as historic objects to be admired when on display. All will have a story – sometimes sad, sometimes heroic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany of the more esoteric car companies produced machines that were not only engineering masterpieces but also great works of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItalian Corrado Cupellini was a pioneer in the developing old car movement in the 1960s and ’70s. He had a mission: to explore, discover and rescue motor cars of merit before it was too late. He roved the world following his passion and this extraordinary book is a photographic record of his astounding journey of discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4-hoBZAOk70\" height=\"315\" width=\"100%\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey content\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamous coachbuilders featured include Pinin Farina, Zagato, Touring, Vignale, Saoutchik and Bertone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrand Prix cars, sports racers, Formula 2 cars, CanAm cars, Formula Junior single-seaters and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLegendary racers including several ‘Birdcage’ Maseratis, a Matra Le Mans car, Ferrari Testa Rossa…Cars formerly owned by Nuvolari, Chiron and Fangio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorsche racers including examples of 917, 906, 718 RSK ‘Mittellenker’, 910, 904, 550 RSK Spyder, 911 RS, 910\/8 ‘Bergspyder’, RS 60...\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique cars, prototypes, specials and unidentified vehicles, race team transporters, crashed cars and pedal cars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited to just 50 copies signed by author Michael Kliebenstein. As Michael Kliebenstein's amazing SuperFinds book consists of photographs of hundreds of seriously important historic cars as found in scrapyards, sheds, fields and old garages, many of them are damaged, modified or rusty. Picking up the rust theme as being something very different, Porter Press have set out to create, with the help of their specialist bookbinders, an appropriately distressed appearance for the special Collector's Edition. The slipcase is covered in a velvet which, because of the pile (like a carpet), gives a mottled effect. The books are bound in a mixture of heavily-grained blue leather which will age nicely and a material that looks like rusty metal. The metal plate with the book title also appears to be rusty and the four screws that attach it are intentionally rusty. Finally, the end-papers also look rusty. The book’s ethos could be summed up as shabby chic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichael Kliebenstein is a true automobiliste and has been playing with cars since he was old enough to first hold a Matchbox model car in his hand. A lifelong enthusiast, he has been active in the field for over 40 years. His automotive-related activities include being a collector, restorer, racer, writer, photographer, advisor and marketing expert. With his long-standing expertise, Kliebenstein scouts for many collectors, museums and other historic car-related companies worldwide. Based in Germany, Michael has travelled the world pursuing old cars. He has published several books and written many features for classic car magazines. 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Weighing just 998 kg, with 302 PS and a 5-speed manual gearbox, it fused Formula 1 technology with road-ready precision, at the very edge of what was technologically achievable. Faster than the era’s champions yet never raced, it became legend: a tangible myth of speed, power, and ingenuity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Beauty Birthed from the Spirit of Motorsport\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 1950s, Mercedes-Benz returned to motorsports, eager to revive their triumphs of the 1920s and ‘30s. While Juan Manuel Fangio dominated the 1954 and 1955 Formula 1 World Championships in his W196, Mercedes-Benz was developing the 300 SLR - Super Leicht Rennsport - for the Sports Car World Championship. Stirling Moss drove his open-top racer to victory at the Targa Florio and RAC Tourist Trophy, and famously completed the legendary Mille Miglia in record time, sealing the 1955 world title. The 300 SLR was blisteringly fast, far beyond any competition, but its open cockpit left its drivers exposed to wind and weather. Uhlenhaut devised the simple yet ingenious solution: adding a closed roof. This gave drivers greater comfort while dramatically reducing aerodynamic drag. The result was the 300 SLR Coupé. Yet it never competed. The Carrera Panamericana, where it was due to debut, was cancelled, and Mercedes-Benz withdrew from motorsports at the end of the year to focus on the development of passenger cars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBeyond the Limits of Technological Possibilities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRudolf Uhlenhaut famously used the fastest car of its era as his company car, capable of 300 km\/h at a time when most German sports cars struggled to reach 200. Mechanically indistinguishable from the SLR roadsters, the Uhlenhaut Coupe carried the 3-litre, straight-eight W 196 S engine, a bored and stroked version of the 2.5-litre F1 motor, re-tuned to run on commercial petrol. The Coupé also shared the longest of the F1 wheelbases. Featuring double wishbone suspension up front, swing axles at the rear, inboard drum brakes, and a brazed steel tube spaceframe chassis clothed in ultra-light Elektron magnesium-alloy bodywork, the Coupé weighed just 1,117 kg (2,463 lb). It was not only a masterpiece of engineering, but also a benchmark for how far road-going technology could be pushed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Pair Like No Other and a Lasting Legacy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly nine 300 SLRs were built, and among them just two racing prototype Coupés: chassis 0007\/55 and 0008\/55. Known affectionately as “The Blue” and “The Red” after the colours of their respective interior upholstery, the pair are not perfect twins, though many of their subtle distinctions are only detectable to only the most devoted on connoisseurs. Of the pair “The Red” has enjoyed the longest public life and, in May 2022, was sold to a private bidder for €135 million euros at an auction held in the Mercedes-Benz Museum, smashing the record as the most valuable car in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1956 Munich-Eching Test Drive  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur scale model of “The Blue” captures the 300 SLR Coupé exactly as it appeared in the spring of 1956, when Rudolf “Rudy” Uhlenhaut, head of Mercedes‑Benz testing and the driving force behind the car’s development, took the machine onto the Munich–Eching autobahn for a high speed test drive, accompanied by British journalist George Wilkins. With the road closed by German police for this remarkable display before the trade press, the SLR was free to reach an astonishing speed of 180 mph - affirming its status as one of the fastest road‑going machines of its era.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Wilkins, the day became a defining showcase of the car’s character and capabilities. Wilkins later described the experience as “a revelation: an object lesson in performance and how to use it,” marvelling at the effortless authority with which Uhlenhaut commanded the SLR at immense speeds. With Uhlenhaut behind the wheel, the SLR proved its prowess as it swept along the autobahn, surging from 0–100 mph and returning to a standstill within just 550 yards, and at speeds that would unsettle most cars, the SLR remained composed, to the point where “100 to 120 mph becomes cruising speed”. 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As the celebrated magazine Road \u0026amp; Track wrote, ‘The F40 may be one of the most single-minded road cars ever constructed’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMere months before his passing, a frail Enzo Ferrari announced from a podium at Ferrari headquarters in Maranello, Italy, a car that would change the world. That car, the F40, signalled the end of an era, both for the Ferrari brand and for performance cars in general. It was a demanding, Spartan supercar— “not particularly comfortable” even by the company’s own description. The F40 was designed expressly to be the fastest, sharpest, most aggressive Ferrari road car, ever. And it was about as close as you could get to a race car that had snuck out of the paddock and somehow gotten approved for road use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a way, the car had done just that. The F40’s roots are found in the 288 GTO Evoluzione, the rocket that Ferrari had been developing to do battle in the road-racing portion of the fabled Group B category of FIA-sanctioned racing. Rallying accidents killed the entire category before the Evoluzione could strut its stuff, leaving Ferrari with the decision about what to do with all the time, money, and remarkable engineering that had gone into the project. The answer came in the form of a German rival, caught in the same predicament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePorsche had also been developing a Group B monster and was forced to turn that project into a road car. Known first as Gruppe B concept, that car eventually became the astonishingly fast and technologically advanced 959. Ferrari noticed the headlines and accolades the 959 drew and began to think his aborted Group B car could do the same. “This is a great car, we have to make it,” said Ferrari test driver Marco Toni of the Evoluzione. That was all that Enzo needed to hear. He tapped Nicola Materazzi, father of the 288 GTO and its Evoluzione counterpart, to build the road car. It would be the last road car that Enzo Ferrari personally approved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe F40 debuted in 1987 and stunned evaluators with its blistering performance. A Road \u0026amp; Track test in October 1991 showed that the 478hp F40 could hit 60mph from a standstill in just 3.8 seconds and dispatch the quarter mile in 11.8 seconds, on its way to a top speed of 196 mph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ferrari packed advanced engineering into its 2450mm wheelbase, including a twin-turbo V8 power unit and a lightweight Kevlar and carbon composite body. And yet, it was not a spaceship like the 959. If the Porsche was a glimpse into the technology-laden future, the F40 was heralded as the most distilled, most satisfying version of the old ways of doing things. It had none of the electronic nannies now standard in every modern performance car. It did not use trick engine mapping and traction control to augment lap times. No power steering, power brakes or ABS to reassure the driver. Weight was kept to a minimum: the composite body panels were built for strength and low weight; Lexan-clothed windscreen was used instead of glass; and the interior was sparse to say the least, with no sound system, glove compartment or elaborate trims or upholstery. The F40 demanded the utmost attention and focus. Give it that, though, and it would give back the best driving experience of any car on the road at the time and most of them since. For Enzo, who died in 1988, it was a fitting final act, and it pointed to a future in which his company would, even after his passing, be at the forefront of ultra-high-performance road cars. 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The overall shape of the aluminium bodies designed and built by Scaglietti changed very little across the 36-car production run in 1962 and 1963, though the last three cars in the series, built in 1964, received Pininfarina-designed and Scaglietti-built bodies of a style very similar to that used on the mid-engine 250 LM sports racing car. Although the overall body shape didn’t alter to any great degree, the detail differences during the production run certainly did, as refinements were made across the car’s construction span.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnveiled at the annual pre-season Ferrari press conference in January 1962, the 250 GTO was the sole front-engine model amongst a line-up of mid-engine racers. New owners needed to afford the $18,000 price tag, as well as be personally approved by Enzo Ferrari. On its maiden outing in the 12 Hours of Sebring Race, the 250 GTO, driven by Phil Hill and Olivier Gendebien, finished second overall to a Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa. It also won the GT category easily by a six-lap margin, an impressive debut performance which hinted at the dominant period to come. Ferrari would go on to secure the International Championship for GT Manufacturers comfortably in 1962 and 1963. 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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. 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Celebrated for its intoxicating blend of striking aesthetics, pioneering engineering and exceptional performance, the 300 SL stands head and shoulders above the iconic sports car designs which still captivate collectors today. Not only did this technological marvel secure victories at many of the world’s most prestigious sports car races, but it also excelled in numerous amateur rally, road, and endurance racing championships. What sets the 300 SL apart is its ability to achieve such notable successes while embodying elegance, sophistication and desirability - qualities that define it as one of the most significant cars of the 20th century. 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This unique construction left no room for conventional doors, leading to the creation of top-hinged, upswinging doors that became the 300 SL’s most distinctive feature, earning it the iconic “Gullwing” moniker it is forever known by. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn Era Defining Creation \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 300 SL was much more than a product of its era; it defined it. Beyond its technical and design achievements, the 300 SL’s legacy extends into popular culture and the collector market, where it remains one of the most sought-after vehicles. The 300 SL was seen everywhere, from the pristine motor show exhibit halls and Hollywood silver screens, to the grime-soaked race tracks where it was victorious. In direct contrast to rival collectible cars, the 300 SL was stellar in its ubiquity, partly because it was produced in significant numbers: 1,400 examples of the Gullwing were built between 1954 and 1957. When the 300 SL was not gracing the front page of a publication’s sports coverage, it often found a place in the entertainment section, serving as a symbol of innovation and luxury among the world’s socialites, business tycoons, movie stars and royals. The 300 SL was also a bastion of individuality and expression; an owner could have Gullwing in any colour combination, and with as many of the factory’s optional extras as they desired. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Continued Racing Heritage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 300 SL made its racing debut in the 1952 Mille Miglia, securing second and fourth places in the hands of Karl Kling and Rudolf Caracciola. Two weeks later, Kling, Hermann Lang and Fritz Riess completed a clean sweep of the podium ahead of Swiss Grand Prix at Bern-Bremgarten. For Le Mans in June, three new cars were built. Despite Kling and Hans Klenk’s entry suffering a generator failure, the remaining two cars excelled: Lang and Riess won the race with an average speed of 155.58 km\/h (96.7 mph), while Theo Helfrich and Helmut Niedermayr finished second, one lap behind. The 300 SL celebrated more success in August when Lang won the German GP at the Nürburgring, with Kling and Riess finishing second and third. For a final works outing, responding to pressure from their sales representative in Mexico City, Daimler-Benz sent two trucks and 35 people to Mexico for the third Carrera Panamericana. 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Worldwide sales included military versions, inspiring the Defender name that would later be applied to all variants, whilst many civilian models performed heroics too, serving as breakdown trucks, ambulances and hydraulic platforms. Whilst its capabilities took it to the most inaccessible locations, its appeal took it to the most glamourous places with some of cinema’s biggest stars; Marylin Monroe, Steve McQueen and Paul McCartney were among those who owned a Land Rover. The association wasn’t just with Hollywood royalty either, Queen Elizabeth II herself was often seen behind the wheel of a Defender on the Royal estates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis was possible because, above all else, the Defender was engineered to be capable. With lightweight aluminium panels, very short overhangs and, crucially, selectable four-wheel drive, the Defender stormed the globe. 70 per cent of its Land Rover’s output had been exported to 150 countries within just ten years of production. Every version went further, setting standards others struggle to follow: new, longer wheelbases made the original more useable, engines grew more powerful and efficient, and modern comforts started to appear in Series 3 models onwards. The Defender name was introduced in 1990, following the introduction of the Land Rover Discovery the year previous. It perfectly reflected what customers all over the world felt about this unique vehicle: trusted, dependable, rugged and reliable. Production finally concluded in 2016, with over two million examples built during its 68-year production life, the longest-running production for a car in the world, with an estimated 75% of them still roaming the globe. 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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\u003eThe clue was always in the name; since its creation in 1948, the Land Rover was designed to rove the land, regardless of conditions. As the world’s first successful civilian 4x4, it has defined a world it helped change, opening new horizons for adventure, work and humanitarian action on every continent. Iconic expeditions documented its early exploits spanning the globe and, for many, it was perhaps the first car they ever saw. A name that became synonymous with the Camel Trophy, the Defender even went rallying through the motorsport experts at Bowler. 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Every version went further, setting standards others struggle to follow: new, longer wheelbases made the original more useable, engines grew more powerful and efficient, and modern comforts started to appear in Series 3 models onwards. The Defender name was introduced in 1990, following the introduction of the Land Rover Discovery the year previous. It perfectly reflected what customers all over the world felt about this unique vehicle: trusted, dependable, rugged and reliable. Production finally concluded in 2016, with over two million examples built during its 68-year production life, the longest-running production for a car in the world, with an estimated 75% of them still roaming the globe. 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