{"title":"Race Weathered Models","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmalgam's distinctive race-weathered and race-damaged models are handcrafted in very limited numbers, sometimes just as one-off special projects. Beyond the incredible detailing of the original, weathered models are meticulously hand-painted and detailed by our master model makers to show every detail of the race dirt, tyre wear and damaged bodywork of a particular car during a specific race. \u003cspan\u003eThe artistry applied to these extremely limited scale replicas underlines our commitment to creating beautiful hand-made pieces which fully capture both the spirit and precise appearance of iconic race cars. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"audi-r8-2005-le-mans-winner-race-weathered","title":"Audi R8 - 2005 Le Mans Winner - Race Weathered","description":"\u003cli\u003eLimited to just 15 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBased on the 2005 ADT Champion Racing No. 3 car and as raced to victory in 2005 at the 24 Hours of Le Mans by Tom Kristensen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:8 scale model, over 58 cms\/22 inches long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeathering details precisely applied by artisans in Bristol using archival imagery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel accompanied by an archive quality Giclee print of the car as it crossed the finish line, selected from the Motorsport Images collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 2750 hours to develop the base model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 325 hours to build and weather each model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThousands of precisely engineered parts: castings, photo-etchings and CNC machined metal components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt using original CAD designs, paint codes and material specifications provided by Audi AG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficially licensed 24 Hours of Le Mans product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo commemorate the 15\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e Anniversary of Audi’s fifth 24 Hours of Le Mans win, we have created a special race weathered Limited Edition of the car that was victorious on the 19\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e June 2005. This unique edition of fifteen 1:8 scale models has been meticulously hand-painted and detailed by our artisans in Bristol to show every detail of the race dirt that adorned the car after its 24 hours of tough competition. The artistry applied to these fifteen models continues to underline our commitment to creating beautiful hand-made pieces which fully capture both the spirit and precise appearance of iconic race cars. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is the largest special edition by Amalgam at 1:8 scale to date, built especially to celebrate Audi’s 2005 victory. The base model was developed using data supplied by Audi AG, who also scrutinised the resulting prototype to ensure complete accuracy of the model. The weathering details are precisely applied by our artisans after thorough examination of archival imagery and footage to ensure the completed model is a perfect replica of the real car. Each model is accompanied by an archive quality Giclée print of the car post-race, selected by the curator at Motorsport Images.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most successful Le Mans racers of all time, the Audi R8 Le Mans Prototype took victory in five of the six years it competed between 2000 and 2005, only losing out to the Bentley Speed 8 in 2003. Developed by Audi’s motorsport division, it was introduced as a redevelopment of Audi R8R and later birthed the Audi R8 sports car, which was released in 2007.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model is a replica of the 2005 ADT Champion Racing No. 3 car which took Audi’s fifth Le Mans crown and sealed Tom Kristensen’s place in Le Mans history as he became the most successful Le Mans driver of all time. Piloted by Kristensen, JJ Lehto and Marco Werner, the No.3 qualified eighth, 4.2 seconds behind the leading Pescarolo. A flawless race, however, saw them slowly creep up the places and, by the third hour, they had overtaken their No. 2 sister car, driven by Frank Biela, Allan McNish and Emmanuele Pirro, after Pirro locked his cold tyres heavily on the run to Arnage corner and made contact with a tyre barrier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFacing little challenge after that, Kristensen took the chequered flag in a time of 24:01:30.901, averaging a speed of 210.216 km\/h (130.622 mph). The R8 finished two laps ahead of second placed No. 16 Pescarolo of Boullion. Their No. 2 sister car was a further four laps behind to complete the podium in third place, whilst another Audi R8, the No. 4 Team Oreca, finished in fourth, another two laps adrift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was Werner's first Le Mans victory, Lehto's second and Kristensen's seventh. Kristensen surpassed Jacky Ickx's all-time record of six overall Le Mans wins and Werner completed the Triple Crown of Endurance Racing (overall wins in the 24 Hours of Daytona, the 12 Hours of Sebring and the 24 Hours of Le Mans).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine scale model of the Audi R8 2005 Le Mans has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of the manufacturer regarding original finishes, materials, archive imagery and drawings. The use of original CAD and supremely accurate digital scanning of the original car has allowed us to perfectly recreate every detail at scale. Furthermore, the prototype model has undergone detailed scrutiny by the manufacturer’s engineering and design teams to ensure complete accuracy of representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Race Weathered Audi R8 2005 Le Mans Winner is limited to only 15 pieces.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHandling Race Weathered Models\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that Amalgam’s weathered models are incredibly fragile and require careful handling. We recommend you keep handling to a minimum to avoid removing the weathered effects from the model. When handling the model, please adhere to the instructions included with the product when purchased. The brush featured in the gallery is included purely for demonstrating the scale of the model. We do not advise any cleaning of our weathered models as this may remove some of the weathering applications.\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\u003ca style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" href=\"https:\/\/amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/display-cabinets\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView Display Cabinets for this model\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249579044946,"sku":"M5038-RWV","price":14495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/files\/AudiR82005LeMansWinner1.8ScaleWeathered-Front3.4.jpg?v=1701450159"},{"product_id":"mercedes-benz-w196-monoposto-1955-british-gp-winner-race-weathered","title":"Mercedes-Benz W196 Monoposto - 1955 British Grand Prix Winner - Moss - Race Weathered","description":"\u003cli\u003eLimited to just 5 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeathering details precisely applied by artisans in Bristol using archival imagery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel accompanied by an archive quality Giclée print of the car at Aintree Motor Racing Circuit in 1955\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:8 scale model, over 50 cms\/19 inches long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach model hand-built and assembled by a small team of craftsmen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade using the finest quality materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 4500 hours to develop the model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 450 hours to build and weather each model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThousands of precisely engineered parts: castings, photo-etchings and CNC machined metal components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt using original drawings and archive photographs supplied by Mercedes-Benz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#000000\" style=\"color: #ff2a00; font-size: 21px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOnly one model remains in this edition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are delighted to introduce a new weathered project at 1:8 scale: a special Limited Edition of five artistically race weathered models of the Mercedes-Benz W196 Monoposto as raced to victory in the 1955 British Grand Prix by Sir Stirling Moss. The weathering details are precisely applied by our artisans using archival imagery to ensure the completed model is a perfect replica of the real car as it finished the race in 1955. Each model is accompanied by an archive quality Giclée print of the car as it crossed the line, selected by Amalgam from the Motorsport Images collection. The artistry applied to these five models underlines our commitment to creating beautiful hand-made pieces which fully capture both the spirit and precise appearance of iconic race cars.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most dominant cars to have ever raced at the pinnacle of motorsport, the Mercedes-Benz W196 drove its competitors to despair during the 1954 and 1955 Formula 1 seasons in which it was entered, capturing the only two World Championships in which it competed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMercedes had been absent in Grand Prix racing for twenty years, but a combination of new Formula 1 regulations and a thriving economic turnaround in Germany allowed the Silver Arrows to compete once again. Expectations were high; in the past the Mercedes-Benz racing cars were not only the fastest, but also the most technologically advanced; a showcase of the company's advanced technical capabilities. The W196 did not disappoint. Considering the relatively small displacement of 2.5 litres, the team of engineers, headed by Fritz Nallinger and Rudolf Uhlenhautand, chose a surprising and different format for the long straight eight engine, though this risk soon yielded astonishing results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe W196 was the first Formula 1 car to use desmodromic valves to allow the significantly smaller engine to rev higher, as well as the first to use a Bosch-developed fuel injection system, which had already been successfully used on the 300SL racing cars. Adapted from the DB 601 high-performance V12 used on the Messerschmitt Bf 109E fighter, the novel fuel injection system allowed for 257 brake horsepower at the time of its debut, rising to 290 bhp at an impressive 8500 rpm after a year of on-track development. Also carried over from the 300SL was the space-frame chassis, which featured an entirely new approach to chassis building, combining light weight with exceptional rigidity. Sparing no expense, the engineers developed a variety of track specific versions of the W196 with three wheelbases and two interchangeable body styles: the ‘Type Monza’ low-drag streamliner body, designed for high-speed circuits, and the more open-wheel configuration, for the more technical, twisty circuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStill busy developing the cars, Mercedes missed the first three races of the 1954 season; the belated debut came at the French Grand Prix in Reims, where the streamlined body was immediately right at home. Racing manager Alfred Neubauer hired the – initially reluctant – superstar Juan Manuel Fangio to partner the German duo of Hans Herrmann and Karl Kling, and it was instantly obvious that the German marque’s approach was too much for the Italian and British specialist manufacturers to match. Fangio helped Mercedes to continue a debut-winning tradition by piloting the W196 to a debut victory, a few metres ahead of Kling, whilst Herrmann posted the fastest lap. The open-wheel variant of the W196 debuted two races later in the team’s home Grand Prix at the Nürburgring, after a tougher race at Silverstone. Fangio again was victorious, and would go on to dominate three races in a row, winning at the Swiss and Italian Grands Prix as well. In a relatively poor showing in the final race in Spain, the Argentinian claimed a podium as he finished the season as the World Champion. While Fangio started the season at Alfa Romeo, winning two races with the Italians, his points tally with the W196 alone would have been enough to win him the World Championship title.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor 1955, Fangio was joined by a new team-mate, the up-and-coming Stirling Moss, creating a virtually invincible pairing. The Argentine driver started the season on a high by winning his home Grand Prix in soaring temperatures that exhausted most of his opponents. The W196’s lowest moment followed, as it failed to score a single point at Monaco: all three of the entered cars were hampered by reliability problems. Despite the horrifying 1955 Le Mans disaster shortening the Formula 1 season, the W196 completely dominated the remaining four races, finishing first and second in Belgium (Fangio-Moss), the Netherlands (Fangio-Moss) and Italy (Fangio-Taruffi), whilst at the penultimate race in Great Britain, the Mercedes team took a remarkable 1-2-3-4, Moss claiming his first Grand Prix victory ahead of Fangio, Kling and Piero Taruffi. Needless to say, Fangio was crowned champion again with Moss a distant second.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShaken by the Le Mans accident, Mercedes-Benz left Grand Prix racing at the end of the season for the third time in their history, retiring their almost invincible car after racing for just one year and two months. Overall, the versatile W196's track record was impressive indeed: nine victories, eight pole positions and nine fastest laps in the twelve Grand Prix races in which it was entered, and, of course, Fangio's world titles in 1954 and 1955. It is widely agreed that the only reason the W196 did not win more titles is that the Manufacturers’ Championship was not introduced until 1958.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe race weathered Mercedes-Benz W196 Monoposto is limited to just 5 pieces.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHandling Race Weathered Models\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that Amalgam’s weathered models are incredibly fragile and require careful handling. We recommend you keep handling to a minimum to avoid removing the weathered effects from the model. When handling the model, please adhere to the instructions included with the product when purchased. The brush featured in the gallery is included purely for demonstrating the scale of the model. We do not advise any cleaning of our weathered models as this may remove some of the weathering applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n--------------------------------------------------------------\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/display-cabinets\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/display-cabinets\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eView Display Cabinets for this model \u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249580290130,"sku":"M5033-MON-SC1-RWV","price":20645.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/products\/M5033-MON-68-MercedesW196Monoposto1.8ScaleWeathered-Front3.4.jpg?v=1608309383"},{"product_id":"jaguar-lwe-1963-le-mans-race-weathered","title":"Jaguar Lightweight E-type (LWE) - 1963 Le Mans - Race Weathered","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited to just 5 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeathering details precisely applied by artisans in Bristol using archival imagery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel accompanied by an archive quality Giclée print of the car at Le Mans in 1963\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:8 scale model, over 55 cms\/22 inches long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach model hand-built and assembled by a small team of craftsmen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade using the finest quality materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 3500 hours to develop the model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 400 hours to build and weather each model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThousands of precisely engineered parts: castings, photo-etchings and CNC machined metal components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase model built using a digital scan of an original LWE and paint codes supplied by Jaguar Heritage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficially licensed 24 Hours of Le Mans product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eOnly one model remaining in this edition of just five models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are delighted to introduce a new race weathered project at 1:8 scale: a special Limited Edition of five artistically race weathered models of the Jaguar E-type Lightweight (XKE) as driven at the 1963 24 Hours of Le Mans by American duo Briggs Cunningham and Bob Grossman on the 15th and 16th of June 1963. Each of these five models has been meticulously hand-painted and detailed by our artisans in Bristol to show every detail of the race dirt that adorned the hastily repaired car after its 24 hours of tough competition at Circuit de la Sarthe. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe weathering details are precisely applied by our artisans using archival imagery to ensure the completed model is a perfect replica of the real car as it finished the race in 1963. Each model is accompanied by an archive quality Giclée print of the car as it crossed the line, selected by Amalgam from the Motorsport Images collection. The base model was developed using data supplied by Jaguar Heritage, who also scrutinised the resulting prototype to ensure complete accuracy of the model.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Jaguar E-type was never meant to race. Its sweeping bodywork certainly took inspiration from the sleek aerodynamic profiles of the racing C-types and D-types, and its monocoque chassis and disc brakes had been race-honed at Le Mans, but the E-type's innovative independent rear suspension was designed to be B-road friendly, while the 3.8-litre straight-six XK engine was tuned to be easier to drive at low speed. As demand for E-types outstripped production capacity at the Jaguar Brown's Lane factory, there was little need for the E-type to go racing. Indeed, road car production took priority over a return to motorsport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1961 though, the FIA created a GT category for production sports cars into which the E-type fit perfectly. Lacking the time and resources to build a dedicated competition sports car from scratch, Jaguar hatched a plan to build an ultra-lightweight E-type using aluminium panels and a modified lighter version of the XK engine, with an aluminium block in place of the regular cast-iron. The Lightweight E-type's design was partly inspired by an early one-off 'Low-drag Coupé' concept that had been created in 1962 by Jaguar's pioneering aerodynamicist Malcolm Sayer. It used aluminium panels to reduce weight, which were riveted and glued to the monocoque to improve chassis stiffness. The aerodynamics were optimised, with a fast rake to the windscreen and an even more curvaceous form than the standard E-type at the rear, while the interior was stripped of all unneeded comfort features. Every piece of glass, except the windscreen, was replaced with Plexiglas. In 1963, Jaguar committed to a limited run of Lightweight E-types, using even more aluminium in the body and a lightweight aluminium block for the race-spec 350bhp 3.8-litre XK engine. This time the car was based on an E-type convertible, with a coupé hard top fitted as standard. The imminent arrival of the Lightweight E-type worried great rival Enzo Ferrari so much that he immediately commissioned the lighter and more powerful Ferrari 250 GTO. At the time, only 12 of the planned 18 cars were built. Jaguar would decide to build the six remaining cars, finally utilising their unused chassis codes, in 2014.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first two purpose-built Lightweight E-types were shipped to the US to take part in the 1963 Sebring 12 Hours. Ed Leslie and Frank Morrill placed seventh overall and first in class for Kjell Qvale, whilst Bruce McLaren and Walt Hansgen finished a further lap back in eighth overall and second in class for Briggs Cunningham. At Le Mans later that year, three cars were entered. Gearbox issues and a serious accident dampened aspirations within the first six hours, taking two of the trio of cars out of the race, whilst a two-hour delay caused by a brake issue meant the remaining Briggs Cunningham could only manage nineth overall and second in class. Results in non-endurance events during 1963 were much better, with Graham Hill taking victories at twisty British circuits Snetterton, Goodwood and Silverstone, where the torque of the 3.8-litre straight-six XK engine could propel the Jaguar out of corners faster than Ferrari's 3-litre V12. Although the Lightweight E-type never matched the success of the C-type and D-type at Le Mans and Sebring, the car remains one of the most celebrated racing sports cars to emerge from post-war Britain, thoroughly earning their reputation as ‘GTO Killers’ and becoming a true rarity amongst Jaguar classics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:8 scale model is of the #15 Jaguar Lightweight E-type (XKE) as driven at the 1963 edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans by American duo Briggs Cunningham and Bob Grossman on the 15\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand 16\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof June 1963. Cunningham, who had raced Jaguar's E2A prototype in the 1960 race, had given the standard E-type its Le Mans debut in 1962, earning fourth place and class win alongside Roy Salvadori, ahead of a second E-type driven by Peter Sargent and Peter Lumsden. The next year, Cunningham was back, this time armed with three Lightweights and official support from the factory. Cunningham drove with Bob Grossman with his other regular drivers Walt Hansgen and Salvadori paired with Augie Pabst and Paul Richards in the #14 and #16 cars respectively. The #14 car withdrew after an hour, suffering from gearbox issues, whilst the #16 was involved in a terrible crash after six hours, which unfortunately killed Brazilian driver Christian ‘Bino’ Heins. Fortunately for Salvadori, he had been unable to do up his full harness and was thrown out the rear window as the car burst into flames, suffering serious injury but surviving. The #15 of Cunningham and Grossman persevered, moving steadily into the top-10 through the night. However, on Sunday morning the brake pedal snapped as Grossman came to the end of the Mulsanne straight. The car slammed through three rows of haybales, scattering spectators, but he was able to get the car back to the pits. Stealing parts from the #14 car that remained intact, they lost two hours but got back into the race. Grossman and Cunningham crossed the finish line in ninth position overall and second in class. One can only speculate how well the car might have finished were it not for its brake pedal failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Race Weathered Jaguar E-type Lightweight - 1963 Le Mans is limited to just 5 pieces.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandling Race Weathered Models\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that Amalgam’s weathered models are incredibly fragile and require careful handling. We recommend you keep handling to a minimum to avoid removing the weathered effects from the model. When handling the model, please adhere to the instructions included with the product when purchased. The brush featured in the gallery is included purely for demonstrating the scale of the model. We do not advise any cleaning of our weathered models as this may remove some of the weathering applications.\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\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/display-cabinets\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView Display Cabinets for this model \u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249581371474,"sku":"M5809-JGR-RWV","price":20645.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/products\/JS7RD3_4.jpg?v=1623921924"},{"product_id":"porsche-917kh-1971-le-mans-weathered","title":"Porsche 917 KH - 1971 Le Mans Winner - Martini Livery - Race Weathered","description":"\u003cli\u003eLimited to just 22 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExactly as raced by Gijs van Lennep and Helmut Marko at the 24 Hours of Le Mans on the 12\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e and 13\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e of June 1971\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeathering details precisely applied by artisans in Bristol using archival imagery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel accompanied by an archive quality Rainer Schlegelmilch Giclée print of the car mid-race\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:8 scale model, over 59 cms\/23 inches long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach model hand-built and assembled by a small team of craftsmen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade using the finest quality materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 4000 hours to develop the model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 450 hours to build and weather each model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThousands of precisely engineered parts: castings, photo-etchings and CNC machined metal components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase model built using a digital scan of an original 917 and paint codes supplied by Porsche\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficially licensed 24 Hours of Le Mans product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are thrilled to offer a special edition of 22 race weathered Porsche 917s, as raced to victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1971. This unique edition of only 22 models has been meticulously hand-painted and detailed by our master model makers to show every detail of the race dirt and damage as the car drove to victory. Each of the 22 models will be accompanied by an archive quality Rainer Schlegelmilch Giclée print of the car in the latter stages of the race, selected by Amalgam from the Motorsport Images collection.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArguably one of the most iconic race cars in the history of motorsport, the Porsche 917’s conception stemmed from an unexpected change to Commission Sportive Internationale, then the independent competition arm of the FIA, sanctioning rules. After the 1967 race season, it was announced that all future prototype engines would be limited to 3.0 litres, in order to reduce the speeds generated at the fast endurance tracks, whilst also enticing manufacturers who were already building three-litre Formula One engines into endurance racing. Well aware that few manufacturers were up to the challenge immediately, the CSI also announced a new Group 4 sports car series, which allowed engine displacements of up to 5.0 litres, but required at least 25 units be produced for homologation. Porsche, already hard at work polishing its 3.0-litre race car, the 908, stunned the world when it unveiled a second prototype race car aimed at the Group 4 category: the 917. Despite the FIA’s doubts, Porsche presented the FIA with 25 units just three weeks after the 917’s debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March of 1969.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowering the early 917 was a 4.5-litre Flat-12 engine, designed by the noted Porsche engineer Hanz Mezger. To curtail development costs, the engine borrowed heavily from its 3.0-litre counterpart found in the Porsche 908. The 1969 race engines produced 580 bhp and 376 lb-ft of torque. Later models had the option to run larger-displacement engines of 4.9, 5.0 and eventually 5.4 litres, each providing a corresponding bump in performance. The Flat-12 would go on to become the 917’s most defining trait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the engine was an immediate success, the car’s body and aerodynamics were anything but. Early tests were worrisome. The car wandered heavily under braking and was diabolical in high-speed turns. None of the regular Porsche drivers wanted to race it. But the engineers at Porsche soldiered on, eventually adding wider rear wheels and a few other changes that made the 917 into a more controllable machine. Short and long-tail versions of the car were developed, but while the 917 long-tail is a thing of beauty, the shape made famous by a flurry of victories is the short version, better known as the 917K, for “Kurtz.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 917K did not have to wait long for success. On its public debut at the 1970 Daytona 24 Hours, John Wyer's Gulf-sponsored team finished 1-2 in the race, with the winning car breaking the distance record by 190 miles. This victory effectively began the 917K's domination of the World Sportscar Championship for the next two seasons. Porsche’s first overall victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans soon followed, a momentous occasion for the German marque, but only one of many more to follow. Triumphs that year came quickly and resoundingly and, in total, the 917K’s first full year of competition would bring seven major victories. 1971 was no different, with six major victories topped by another overall win at Le Mans. Later that year, development of the Can-Am version would start, a car so dominant that the series lost popularity in the United States, never to return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, the 917K is revered as one of the most iconic race cars of all time. It was the car that brought Porsche its first overall victory at the world’s most gruelling race, and the car that would go on to set one of the most impressive records of dominance in prototype racing series the world has ever seen. If its racing achievements alone were not enough, the car would go on to be immortalized on the big screen by Steve McQueen in the film ‘Le Mans’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:8 scale model of the Porsche 917 KH is based on the #22 car driven to victory by Dutch driver Gijs van Lennep and Austrian racer Helmut Marko at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1971. With the ban for over 3.0 litre engine displacements imminent, the race turned into quite the swansong; a long, fast track and extended good weather produced the fastest race in the event's history to date. There were not many accidents this year, but many cars were delayed or forced to retire due to mechanical problems so only twelve cars were classified as finishers. The Team Martini Porsche at the front of these finished two laps ahead of its rival John Wyer Porsche and an incredible 29 laps (386km) ahead of the third place Ferrari. The two Porsches were the first cars to cover over 5000km at Le Mans, a record that would stand for 39 years, cementing the 917’s dominance over this era of motorsport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of Porsche 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 Race Weathered Porsche 917 KH Le Mans 1971 is limited to just 22 pieces.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandling Race Weathered Models\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that Amalgam’s weathered models are incredibly fragile and require careful handling. We recommend you keep handling to a minimum to avoid removing the weathered effects from the model. When handling the model, please adhere to the instructions included with the product when purchased. The brush featured in the gallery is included purely for demonstrating the scale of the model. We do not advise any cleaning of our weathered models as this may remove some of the weathering applications.\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:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/display-cabinets\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView Display Cabinets for this model \u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model is just one of several 1:8 and 1:8 scales in the Porsche 917 Collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/porsche-917-collection\" title=\"Link to Porsche 917K Collection\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/porsche-917-collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover the Porsche 917 Collection \u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249583468626,"sku":"M5288-L71-RWV","price":20995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/products\/Porsche917K-Martini-Weathered-Front3.4.jpg?v=1629401023"},{"product_id":"ferrari-250-gto-1-18-weathered","title":"Ferrari 250 GTO - 3705GT - 1962 Le Mans Class Winner - Race Weathered","description":"\u003cli\u003eLimited to just 250 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExactly as raced by Pierre Noblet and Jean Guichet at the 24 Hours of Le Mans on the 23\u003csup\u003erd\u003c\/sup\u003e and 24\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e of June 1962\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeathering details precisely applied by artisans in Bristol using archival imagery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel accompanied by an archive quality Giclée print of the car during one of its final pits stops, selected from the Motorsport Images archives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:18 scale model, over 24 cms\/9 inches long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach model hand-built and assembled by a small team of craftsmen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade using the finest quality materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 800 hours to develop the base model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecisely 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\u003cli\u003eOfficially licensed 24 Hours of Le Mans product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are excited to introduce a new special edition of race weathered models: the Ferrari 250 GTO at 1:18 scale. Each model in this limited edition of 250 models is based on chassis 3705GT, as raced at the 24 Hours of Le Mans on the 23rd and 24th of June 1962 by Pierre Noblet and Jean Guichet. Every model has been meticulously hand-painted and detailed by our master model makers to show every detail of the race dirt as seen during one of the #19 car’s final pit stops. Every order will be accompanied by an archive quality Giclée print of the car during that pit stop, selected by Amalgam from the Motorsport Images collection. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe artistry applied to these 250 models exemplifies our commitment to creating beautiful hand-made pieces which fully capture both the spirit and precise appearance of iconic race cars. The original model was developed using data from a digital scan of an original Series 1 Ferrari 250 GTO, and the subsequent prototype model has been scrutinised by Ferrari Classiche to ensure complete accuracy of representation. \u003c\/strong\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 the 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 that 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 victories 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 1:18 scale model is of chassis 3705GT exactly as raced at the 24 Hours of Le Mans on the 23\u003csup\u003erd\u003c\/sup\u003e and 24\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e of June 1962 by Pierre Noblet and Jean Guichet. The duo won the GT class comfortably, a huge twelve laps ahead of their closest rival, another 250 GTO run by Equipe Nationale Belge, and sixteen laps ahead of the nearest rival manufacturer. In fact, the #19 car finished second on the overall podium, only five laps behind the outright winners, Olivier Gendebien and Phil Hill in a Ferrari 330 TRI\/LM. Noblet and Guichet’s victory sealed class victory for the Scuderia in the 1962 International Championship of Manufacturers after five consecutive victories for the marque in just five races. Despite having four races remaining, Ferrari could no longer be outscored. Ferrari continued this winning streak throughout every subsequent round, winning the championship with a maximum score of 45 points. Their closest rivals were Jaguar, who scored just 16 points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:18 scale model of the Ferrari 250 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 an 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 race weathered Ferrari 250 GTO at 1:18 scale is limited to just 250 pieces. \u003c\/em\u003e\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\u003ch3\u003eHandling Race Weathered Models\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that Amalgam’s weathered models are incredibly fragile and require careful handling. We recommend you keep handling to a minimum to avoid removing the weathered effects from the model. When handling the model, please adhere to the instructions included with the product when purchased. The brush featured in the gallery is included purely for demonstrating the scale of the model. We do not advise any cleaning of our weathered models as this may remove some of the weathering applications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249583566930,"sku":"M5903-3705-RWV","price":1715.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/files\/EDIT_0003_Ferrari250GTOWeathered1.18Scale-BLACK-Front3.4.jpg?v=1779365261"},{"product_id":"ferrari-330-p4-le-mans-weathered","title":"Ferrari 330 P4 - 1967 Le Mans - 2nd Place - Class Winner - Race Weathered","description":"\u003cli\u003eLimited to just 21 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeathering details precisely applied by artisans in Bristol using archival imagery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel accompanied by an A1 archive quality Giclée print of the car at Circuit de la Sarthe in 1967\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:8 scale model, over 52 cms\/21 inches long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach model hand-built and assembled by a small team of craftsmen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade using the finest quality materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete with opening doors and engine cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 4500 hours to develop the model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 450 hours to build and weather each model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThousands of precisely engineered parts: castings, photo-etchings and CNC machined metal components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal CAD designs created after scans of the only remaining car in existence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArchive imagery and paint codes supplied by Scuderia Ferrari\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficially licensed 24 Hours of Le Mans product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe next model in our iconic series of race weathered models at 1:8 scale is the Ferrari 330 P4, as raced by Ludovico Scarfiotti and Mike Parkes in the 1967 edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. This meticulously patinated model of chassis #0858 is limited to just 21 pieces, with each model hand-painted and detailed by our artisans in Bristol replicating precisely the race dirt that adorned the car at the end of the gruelling race. The artistry applied to these 21 models exemplifies our commitment to creating beautiful hand-made pieces which fully capture both the spirit and precise appearance of iconic race cars.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe model was developed using data from a digital scan of the only perfect example of the 330 P4 left in existence, that has not suffered crash damage or major modification. The prototype model has been scrutinised by Ferrari Classiche to ensure complete accuracy. The weathering details are precisely applied by our artisans using archival imagery to ensure the completed model is a perfect replica of the real car as it finished the race in 1967. Each model is accompanied by an archive quality Giclée print of the car as it crossed the line, selected by Amalgam from the Motorsport Images collection.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most revered Ferrari race cars of all time, the 330 P4 was one of the last Ferrari prototypes that still resembled a sports car, hitting the world stage during one of its most exciting eras. Improving upon its already successful 330 P3 predecessor, the 330 P4 gave Enzo Ferrari one of his proudest moments with a crushing 1-2-3 victory at the 24 Hours of Daytona in 1967. Whilst the GT40 brought brute power and strength to the world’s race circuits, Ferrari stuck to their formula of smaller engine prototypes, trusting that this package of technical sophistication and sublime handling would outclass the American manufacturer’s torque in the end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePitted against the corporate might of Ford’s GT40 programme, which had beaten them at Le Mans in 1966, Ferrari’s engineers had a daunting task: defeating the Americans whilst balancing and their commitments in the World Sportscar Championship, Formula 1, Formula 2 and their road car business. Added to these burdens were labour unrest and parts shortages. To encourage a return to winning ways, Enzo Ferrari gave Technical Director Mauro Forghieri largely free reign in development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding on the knowledge gained from racing the 330 P3, the P4 was equipped with a new four litre V12 engine, radically redesigned by Franco Rocchi, featuring the introduction of a three-valve cylinder head modelled after those of the Scuderia’s Formula 1 cars. Fuel feed was still provided by a Lucas injection system, resulting in 450hp, an additional 30hp over the P3. The P4 had a shorter chassis but retained its predecessor’s shape, and a new suspension system improved roadholding. A new 5-speed gearbox was created to replace the unreliable Tipo 593 ZF transmission, whilst the car also sported cast magnesium Campagnolo wheels and wider Firestone tires to replace the Dunlops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 330 P4 chassis scored multiple victories but the undoubted highlight was the 1-2-3 finish at Daytona in February 1967. Two P4s, and one 412 P, crossed the finish line together for a photo finish to respond to Ford's own victory at Le Mans the previous year. It is reputed that until Enzo Ferrari’s death, he kept a photograph of the winning trio on their final lap to victory, so much did this result mean to him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:8 scale model is based on chassis #0858 as raced to second position by Ludovico Scarfiotti and Mike Parkes in the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on the 11th of June 1967. Qualifying in seventh position, Ferrari were initially cautious, driving within their capability to last the distance. After the first round of pit stops, the Ford GT40 Mk IV driven by Dan Gurney and A.J. Foyt took the lead for the first time, maintaining a pace in the race which the Italians considered would be a fatal mistake. They were very nearly proved right, as a chain collision at the Tertre Rouge took out three of their rival Fords overnight, propelling the #21 Ferrari into second place. Unfortunately for the duo, the Ford lead was already five laps and, when finally given the signal to push, it was too late. Ford took the victory, but Ferrari salvaged pride with Scarfiotti and Parkes in second and the privateer 330 P4 entry of Willy Mairesse and Jean Blaton in third. Even half a century later, this edition of Le Mans is still celebrated by motorsports historians and fans alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model 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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Race Weathered Ferrari 330 P4 is limited to just 21 pieces at 1:8 scale.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandling Race Weathered Models\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that Amalgam’s weathered models are incredibly fragile and require careful handling. We recommend you keep handling to a minimum to avoid removing the weathered effects from the model. 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This unique edition of only 100 models will be meticulously hand-painted and detailed by our master model makers to show every detail of the race dirt and damage as the car drove to victory. Each of the 100 models will be accompanied by an archive quality Rainer Schlegelmilch Giclée print of the car mid-race, selected by Amalgam from the Motorsport Images collection.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eArguably one of the most iconic race cars in the history of motorsport, the Porsche 917’s conception stemmed from an unexpected change to Commission Sportive Internationale, then the independent competition arm of the FIA, sanctioning rules. After the 1967 race season, it was announced that all future prototype engines would be limited to 3.0 litres, in order to reduce the speeds generated at the fast endurance tracks, whilst also enticing manufacturers who were already building three-litre Formula One engines into endurance racing. Well aware that few manufacturers were up to the challenge immediately, the CSI also announced a new Group 4 sports car series, which allowed engine displacements of up to 5.0 litres, but required at least 25 units be produced for homologation. Porsche, already hard at work polishing its 3.0-litre race car, the 908, stunned the world when it unveiled a second prototype race car aimed at the Group 4 category: the 917. Despite the FIA’s doubts, Porsche presented the FIA with 25 units just three weeks after the 917’s debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March of 1969.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowering the early 917 was a 4.5-litre Flat-12 engine, designed by the noted Porsche engineer Hanz Mezger. To curtail development costs, the engine borrowed heavily from its 3.0-litre counterpart found in the Porsche 908. The 1969 race engines produced 580 bhp and 376 lb-ft of torque. Later models had the option to run larger-displacement engines of 4.9, 5.0 and eventually 5.4 litres, each providing a corresponding bump in performance. The Flat-12 would go on to become the 917’s most defining trait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the engine was an immediate success, the car’s body and aerodynamics were anything but. Early tests were worrisome. The car wandered heavily under braking and was diabolical in high-speed turns. None of the regular Porsche drivers wanted to race it. But the engineers at Porsche soldiered on, eventually adding wider rear wheels and a few other changes that made the 917 into a more controllable machine. Short and long-tail versions of the car were developed, but while the 917 long-tail is a thing of beauty, the shape made famous by a flurry of victories is the short version, better known as the 917K, for “Kurtz.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 917K did not have to wait long for success. On its public debut at the 1970 Daytona 24 Hours, John Wyer's Gulf-sponsored team finished 1-2 in the race, with the winning car breaking the distance record by 190 miles. This victory effectively began the 917K's domination of the World Sportscar Championship for the next two seasons. Porsche’s first overall victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans soon followed, a momentous occasion for the German marque, but only one of many more to follow. Triumphs that year came quickly and resoundingly and, in total, the 917K’s first full year of competition would bring seven major victories. 1971 was no different, with six major victories topped by another overall win at Le Mans. Later that year, development of the Can-Am version would start, a car so dominant that the series lost popularity in the United States, never to return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, the 917K is revered as one of the most iconic race cars of all time. It was the car that brought Porsche its first overall victory at the world’s most gruelling race, and the car that would go on to set one of the most impressive records of dominance in prototype racing series the world has ever seen. If its racing achievements alone were not enough, the car would go on to be immortalized on the big screen by Steve McQueen in the film ‘Le Mans’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:18 scale model of the Porsche 917K is based on the #22 car driven to victory by Dutch driver Gijs van Lennep and Austrian racer Helmut Marko at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1971. With the ban for over 3.0 litre engine displacements imminent, the race turned into quite the swansong; a long, fast track and extended good weather produced the fastest race in the event's history to date. There were not many accidents this year, but many cars were delayed or forced to retire due to mechanical problems so only twelve cars were classified as finishers. The Team Martini Porsche at the front of these finished two laps ahead of its rival John Wyer Porsche and an incredible 29 laps (386km) ahead of the third place Ferrari. The two Porsches were the first cars to cover over 5000km at Le Mans, a record that would stand for 39 years, cementing the 917K’s dominance over this era of motorsport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of Porsche 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 Race Weathered Porsche 917 KH 1971 Le Mans Winner is limited to just 100 pieces at 1:18 scale.\u003c\/em\u003e\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\u003ch3\u003eHandling Race Weathered Models\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that Amalgam’s weathered models are incredibly fragile and require careful handling. We recommend you keep handling to a minimum to avoid removing the weathered effects from the model. When handling the model, please adhere to the instructions included with the product when purchased. The brush featured in the gallery is included purely for demonstrating the scale of the model. We do not advise any cleaning of our weathered models as this may remove some of the weathering applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model is just one of several 1:8 and 1:8 scales in the Porsche 917 Collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/porsche-917-collection\" title=\"Link to Porsche 917K Collection\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/porsche-917-collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover the Porsche 917 Collection \u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249584681042,"sku":"M6015-RWV","price":1715.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/files\/DSC_1743_9397dd60-5d67-4826-8d58-5203fad97e63.jpg?v=1705940661"},{"product_id":"ferrari-250-lm-1965-winner-weathered","title":"Ferrari 250 LM - 1965 Le Mans Winner - Race Weathered","description":"\u003cli\u003eLimited to just 21 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeathering details precisely applied by artisans in Bristol using archival imagery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs raced to victory by Masten Gregory and Jochen Rindt in the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on 19 and 20 June 1965\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel accompanied by an A1 archive quality Giclée print of the car as photographed by Rainer Schlegelmilch at Circuit de la Sarthe in 1965\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:8 scale model, over 51 cms\/20 inches long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach model hand-built and assembled by a small team of craftsmen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade using the finest quality materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete with opening doors, trunk and engine cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 4500 hours to develop the base model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 450 hours to build and weather each model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThousands of precisely engineered parts: castings, photo-etchings and CNC machined metal components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal CAD designs created after scans of the chassis 6321\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArchive imagery and paint codes supplied by Scuderia Ferrari\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficially licensed 24 Hours of Le Mans product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe’re delighted to introduce the most recent in our ever-expanding series of Race Weathered models: the Ferrari 250 LM, as raced to Ferrari’s last prototype victory at Le Mans in 1965. This unique edition of just 22 models will be meticulously hand-painted and detailed by our master model makers to show every detail of the race dirt as the car was wrestled to a surprise victory by Masten Gregory and Jochen Rindt at the Circuit de la Sarthe. Each of the edition will be accompanied by an archive quality A1 portrait size Rainer Schlegelmilch Giclée print of the car in the latter stages of the race, selected by Amalgam from the Motorsport Images collection.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note the imagery above is of the 'clean' model. As soon as we have imagery of the first completed weathered model, we will update accordingly. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ferrari 250 LM holds an exalted place in the pantheon of Prancing Horse legends. Though the FIA scuppered Ferrari’s plans to dominate the GT class by refusing to homologate the 250 LM, forcing it to compete directly against other prototypes, it still raced to considerable success with an extensive list of victories around the globe. The car’s finest moment came at Le Mans, taking a somewhat surprise triumph at the track it was named after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented at the Paris Motor Show in October 1963, the 250 LM was the berlinetta version of the 250 P prototype racer, sharing the same tubular space-frame chassis and running gear with just minor modifications. Its mid-engine layout enabled Sergio Scaglietti to wrap the flowing, voluptuous aluminium body around the chassis, with bulging rear arches flowing down to a kammback tail. The car stood at just 44 inches tall and featured a 3.3-liter, 320-hp V12 engine, enabling it to reach a top speed of 178mph (287km\/h)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFerrari’s engineers intended to produce the car as a road-going GT to replace the hugely successful 250 GTO. However, as only 32 chassis had been built between 1963-1965, the FIA refused to homologate the car, forcing the car to compete with true prototypes such as the Ford GT40 and decreasing its chances of victory. Nevertheless, the 250 LM was raced with considerable success around the world by both works and privateer teams. In 1964, it emerged triumphant in ten of the 35 races entered. In the 1965 World Sportscar Championship, the car contributed vital points towards Ferrari’s ultimate International Trophy for GT Prototypes triumph, being victorious at the Spa 500km with a 1-2 finish, the Mugello GP (earning all three podium spots) and the Coppa Città di Enna, as well as gaining further podiums in the Sebring 12 Hours, RAC Tourist Trophy, 12 Hours of Reims and the Bolzano-Mendola Hill Climb. The highlight of the 250 LM’s racing career was undoubtedly the 1965 running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLuigi Chinetti’s North American Racing Team 250 LM entry, piloted officially by Jochen Rindt and Masten Gregory, enjoyed a legendary win, beating the arguably favoured Ford GT40s, and leading home a Ferrari 1-2-3. Pierre Dumay and Gustave Gosselin’s 250 LM finished second ahead of Willy Mairesse and Jean Blaton in a Ferrari 275 GTB. It is fabled that a third, unrecorded driver, Ed Hugus, delivered a stunning stint in this car in the small hours of the morning in lieu of Rindt, who had gone missing in action from the le Sarthe track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 250 LM is now a highly sought after collectors’ car, with most examples regularly auctioning for over ten million dollars. In 2015, chassis 6105 sold at auction for $17.6 million dollars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:8 scale model of the Ferrari 250 LM is as raced to victory by Masten Gregory and Jochen Rindt in the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on 19 and 20 June 1965. The race was set to be the first real battle between Ford and Ferrari. The Americans arrived with no fewer than six GT40s, two of which were equipped with colossal seven litre engines. Ferrari’s three works and seven privateer entries may have outnumbered Ford, but they were all vastly underpowered. The #21 North American Racing Team entry, piloted by Masten Gregory and Jochen Rindt, qualified down in eleventh position, a full 12 seconds off the pace, and never looked like being involved in a fight for a podium, let alone a victory. This looked even less likely after the NART entry spent half an hour in the pits very early in the race having a misfire traced to nothing more serious than a dodgy condenser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFord started the race strongly but, by a quarter distance, it had already become a total disaster for the Americans and not one of their entries remained. It was Ferrari’s to lose. However, Ferrari’s own entries started to fade, with the two Maranello Concessionaries and Ecurie Francorchamps privateer cars retiring overnight. Then, the works team started to suffer. The drivers were struggling to slow the cars down and were told to use engine braking instead, putting an intolerable strain on their powertrains, two succumbing to gearbox failure, the third to engine trouble. A faulty batch of disc brakes was later discovered to be the culprit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the morning dawned the #21 car of Gregory and Rindt found themselves in second place, two laps behind the leader, another 250 LM with a far slower crew of Pierre Dumay and Gustave ‘Taf’ Gosselin at its wheel. The #21 car was gaining five seconds a lap on the frontrunner, leaving the spectators expecting a potential photo finish, right up until a tyre on the Belgian car exploded at high speed on the Mulsanne Straight. Despite severe damage, Gosselin managed to bring the car back to the pits, but vital time was lost repairing the damage and the car returned to the track behind the NART entry. Rindt and Gregory cruised to victory, despite the fragile differential, finishing five laps clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Race Weathered edition of the #21 Ferrari 250 LM is limited to just 21 pieces. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandling Race Weathered Models\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that Amalgam’s weathered models are incredibly fragile and require careful handling. We recommend you keep handling to a minimum to avoid removing the weathered effects from the model. When handling the model, please adhere to the instructions included with the product when purchased. The brush featured in the gallery is included purely for demonstrating the scale of the model. We do not advise any cleaning of our weathered models as this may remove some of the weathering applications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249584713810,"sku":"M5538-NRT-RWV","price":24995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/products\/DSC_1852.jpg?v=1670872544"},{"product_id":"mercedes-w196-monoposto-fangio-weathered","title":"Mercedes-Benz W196 Monoposto - 1955 British Grand Prix - Fangio - Race Weathered","description":"\u003cli\u003eLimited to just 5 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs raced by the legendary Juan Manuel Fangio in the 1955 British Grand Prix at Aintree Motor Racing Circuit on the 16th of July 1955\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeathering details precisely applied by artisans in Bristol using archival imagery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel accompanied by an archive quality Giclée print of the car at Aintree in 1955\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:8 scale model, over 50 cms\/19 inches long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach model hand-built and assembled by a small team of craftsmen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade using the finest quality materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 4500 hours to develop the model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 450 hours to build and weather each model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThousands of precisely engineered parts: castings, photo-etchings and CNC machined metal components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt using original drawings and archive photographs supplied by Mercedes-Benz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are excited to present our most recent Race Weathered project at 1:8 scale: the Mercedes-Benz W196 Monoposto, precisely replicated as raced by the great Juan Manuel Fangio in the 1955 British Grand Prix at Aintree Motor Racing Circuit on the 16th of July 1955. This exclusive edition consists of just five models, each of which will be meticulously hand-painted by the artisans in our Bristol workshop to exhibit every detail of race dirt and oil stains that adorned the car as it reached the chequered flag. Every model will also be accompanied by an archive quality Giclée print of the car mid-corner, selected by Amalgam from the Motorsport Images collection.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note the imagery above is of the 'clean' model. As soon as we have imagery of the first completed weathered model, we will update accordingly. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most dominant cars to have ever raced at the pinnacle of motorsport, the Mercedes-Benz W196 drove its competitors to despair during the 1954 and 1955 Formula 1 seasons in which it was entered, capturing the only two World Championships in which it competed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMercedes had been absent in Grand Prix racing for twenty years, but a combination of new Formula 1 regulations and a thriving economic turnaround in Germany allowed the Silver Arrows to compete once again. Expectations were high; in the past the Mercedes-Benz racing cars were not only the fastest, but also the most technologically advanced; a showcase of the company's advanced technical capabilities. The W196 did not disappoint. Considering the relatively small displacement of 2.5 litres, the team of engineers, headed by Fritz Nallinger and Rudolf Uhlenhautand, chose a surprising and different format for the long straight eight engine, though this risk soon yielded astonishing results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe W196 was the first Formula 1 car to use desmodromic valves to allow the significantly smaller engine to rev higher, as well as the first to use a Bosch-developed fuel injection system, which had already been successfully used on the 300SL racing cars. Adapted from the DB 601 high-performance V12 used on the Messerschmitt Bf 109E fighter, the novel fuel injection system allowed for 257 brake horsepower at the time of its debut, rising to 290 bhp at an impressive 8500 rpm after a year of on-track development. Also carried over from the 300SL was the space-frame chassis, which featured an entirely new approach to chassis building, combining light weight with exceptional rigidity. Sparing no expense, the engineers developed a variety of track specific versions of the W196 with three wheelbases and two interchangeable body styles: the ‘Type Monza’ low-drag streamliner body, designed for high-speed circuits, and the more open-wheel configuration, for the more technical, twisty circuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStill busy developing the cars, Mercedes missed the first three races of the 1954 season; the belated debut came at the French Grand Prix in Reims, where the streamlined body was immediately right at home. Racing manager Alfred Neubauer hired the – initially reluctant – superstar Juan Manuel Fangio to partner the German duo of Hans Herrmann and Karl Kling, and it was instantly obvious that the German marque’s approach was too much for the Italian and British specialist manufacturers to match. Fangio helped Mercedes to continue a debut-winning tradition by piloting the W196 to a debut victory, a few metres ahead of Kling, whilst Herrmann posted the fastest lap. The open-wheel variant of the W196 debuted two races later in the team’s home Grand Prix at the Nürburgring, after a tougher race at Silverstone. Fangio again was victorious, and would go on to dominate three races in a row, winning at the Swiss and Italian Grands Prix as well. In a relatively poor showing in the final race in Spain, the Argentinian claimed a podium as he finished the season as the World Champion. While Fangio started the season at Alfa Romeo, winning two races with the Italians, his points tally with the W196 alone would have been enough to win him the World Championship title.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor 1955, Fangio was joined by a new team-mate, the up-and-coming Stirling Moss, creating a virtually invincible pairing. The Argentine driver started the season on a high by winning his home Grand Prix in soaring temperatures that exhausted most of his opponents. The W196’s lowest moment followed, as it failed to score a single point at Monaco: all three of the entered cars were hampered by reliability problems. Despite the horrifying 1955 Le Mans disaster shortening the Formula 1 season, the W196 completely dominated the remaining four races, finishing first and second in Belgium (Fangio-Moss), the Netherlands (Fangio-Moss) and Italy (Fangio-Taruffi), whilst at the penultimate race in Great Britain, the Mercedes team took a remarkable 1-2-3-4, Moss claiming his first Grand Prix victory ahead of Fangio, Kling and Piero Taruffi. Needless to say, Fangio was crowned champion again with Moss a distant second.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShaken by the Le Mans accident, Mercedes-Benz left Grand Prix racing at the end of the season for the third time in their history, retiring their almost invincible car after racing for just one year and two months. Overall, the versatile W196's track record was impressive indeed: nine victories, eight pole positions and nine fastest laps in the twelve Grand Prix races in which it was entered, and, of course, Fangio's world titles in 1954 and 1955. It is widely agreed that the only reason the W196 did not win more titles is that the Manufacturers’ Championship was not introduced until 1958.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:8 scale model is of the Mercedes-Benz W196 Monoposto as raced to second position by the legendary Juan Manuel Fangio during the British Grand Prix at Aintree on the 16th of July 1955. Sir Stirling Moss led home the W196’s finest hour, a dominating 1-2-3-4 finish, ahead of his Argentine companion. Many, including Moss himself, believed that Fangio allowed his British protégé to claim his debut win in front of his home crowd. This was, however, consistently denied by the newly crowned triple World Champion, who claimed that Moss \"was simply faster that day.\" Due to the curtailing of the Formula 1 season in the wake of the Le Mans disaster, Fangio's points advantage over Moss after the race was sufficient to secure his third World Drivers' Championship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model will be handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of Mercedes-Benz regarding original finishes, materials, archive imagery and drawings. The use of supremely accurate digital scanning of the original car has allowed us to perfectly recreate every detail at scale. Furthermore, every model will undergo detailed scrutiny by both Mercedes-Benz’s engineering and design teams to ensure complete accuracy of representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe race weathered Mercedes-Benz W196 Monoposto is limited to just 5 pieces.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandling Race Weathered Models\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that Amalgam’s weathered models are incredibly fragile and require careful handling. We recommend you keep handling to a minimum to avoid removing the weathered effects from the model. When handling the model, please adhere to the instructions included with the product when purchased. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249584746578,"sku":"M5033-MON-RWV","price":20645.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/products\/ArtPrint-101344254355GB10WEBEDIT_c44aea5e-792e-4845-9225-4706134954ff.jpg?v=1656520720"},{"product_id":"ferrari-250-tr-1958-le-mans-winner-race-weathered","title":"Ferrari 250 TR - 1958 Le Mans Winner - Race Weathered","description":"\u003cli\u003eLimited to just 14 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBased on chassis 0728TR and the #14 car as raced to victory by Olivier Gendebien and Phil Hill in the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on the 21st and 22nd of June 1958\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel accompanied by an A1 archive quality Giclée print of the car cruising down the pit lane after its victory on track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeathering details precisely applied by artisans in Bristol using archival imagery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:8 scale model, over 49 cms\/19 inches long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach model hand-built and assembled by a small team of craftsmen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade using the finest quality materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete with opening trunk and removeable engine cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 4000 hours to develop the base model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 450 hours to build and weather each model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThousands of precisely engineered parts: castings, photo-etchings and CNC machined metal components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt using extraordinarily precise digital data, after from scanning an original car - chassis 0734\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint codes, material specifications and archive imagery provided by the historians at both the Automotive Club de L'Quest and Ferrari Classiche\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficially licensed 24 Hours of Le Mans product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA three-time winner of the World Sportscar Championship, the 250 Testa Rossa is one of the most successful Ferraris in history. It is now one the world’s most sought after Ferraris, after only 33 of all its variants were ever built. The 250 TR was designed to offer customers already racing with the 500 TRC a much more powerful engine on a similar chassis to help retain the former model’s great handling. Rumour also had it that the FIA would place a three-litre limit on prototypes, and this indeed proved to be the case. As a result, the reliable Columbo-designed three litre V12 from the 250 Gran Turismo was used. As with other Ferrari racing cars, Enzo Ferrari demanded absolute reliability from all components, resulting in a somewhat conservative design approach that aimed for endurance racing success through durability rather than overall speed. This proved to be a multiple-title winning decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine model is of the #14 that was driven to victory by Olivier Gendebien and Phil Hill at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1958, clinching the World Sportscar Championship for Ferrari. To set the scene, the fabled 24 Hours of Le Mans race of that year attracted a huge crowd of some 150,000 spectators, gathered in anticipation of an exciting and closely matched dual between Ferrari, Jaguar, Aston Martin and Porsche. Scuderia Ferrari had a bumper entry of 11 cars in the race, made up of both works entries and privateer teams. The race was dominated by fifteen hours of rain, three of which were torrential, which saw thirteen separate accidents, one sadly killing gentleman-driver Jean-Marie Brussin. Gendebien and Hill held the lead for 22 hours and, when Hill finally crossed the line, it marked the first ever overall Le Mans win for an American and a Belgian driver, and crowned Scuderia Ferrari as victors at the Le Mans for the third time. The duo finished a dominating twelve laps ahead of their closest opponents in second place and would go on to be the first pairing to record three victories at Le Mans just four years later. Despite the atrocious weather for most of the race, the winners’ race distance of 4,101.926km would still have given them fifth place in the previous year's race.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Race Weathered Ferrari 250 TR is limited to just 14 pieces at 1:8 scale.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandling Race Weathered Models\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that Amalgam’s weathered models are incredibly fragile and require careful handling. We recommend you keep handling to a minimum to avoid removing the weathered effects from the model. When handling the model, please adhere to the instructions included with the product when purchased. The brush featured in the gallery is included purely for demonstrating the scale of the model. 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Limited to just 51 pieces, these models will be weathered to order at our Bristol workshop by our talented artisans to perfectly replicate the car as it reached the chequered flag to seal Ferrari’s first overall win at Le Mans in 50 years. Each order will be accompanied by an A1 archive quality Giclée print of the car cruising down the pit lane after its victory on track. The first model in this edition has already been delivered to a client, and each model will be weathered to order.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe car that returned Scuderia Ferrari to the pinnacle of sportscar racing, the 499P represents the marque’s first venture into the Hypercar class of the FIA World Endurance Championship, and has since carried Ferrari to three consecutive victories at the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans. Introduced for the 2023 season, the 499P marked Ferrari’s first appearance in the top tier of endurance racing in half a century. Its strength in competition culminated in 2025 with the capture of both the Hypercar World Endurance Manufacturers' Championship and the Hypercar World Endurance Drivers' Championship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWinning DNA\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhilst the car is undeniably designed to lead Ferrari into the future, the 499P moniker evokes the history of the Maranello manufacturer, a naming system dating back to its previous Le Mans entries; the 499 refers to the unitary displacement of its engine, while the P stands for Prototype. The Hypercar also sports a livery in the same colours as the 312P from 1973 as a nod to Ferrari's last involvement in endurance racing half a century ago, recalling a long association with a competition core to the DNA of the Ferrari brand. The cars’ race numbers were decided for similar reasons – the number 50 highlighting the length of time that Ferrari had been absent from the top class at Le Mans, and the number 51 has adorned a winning Ferrari GT car on four occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNew Hybrid Power and Innovative Technology\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn defining the 499P, Ferrari drew upon their vast resources of technical, professional and human excellence that epitomise the Maranello marque, entrusting the management to Attività Sportive GT, under the direction of Antonello Coletta and the technical supervision of Ferdinando Cannizzo, head of the department in charge of engineering and development of Sports and GT racing cars. The design, whilst restricted by aerodynamic and packaging requirements, remains unmistakably a Ferrari, unsurprisingly for a car purely designed and manufactured in Maranello, refined with the support of the Ferrari Styling Centre under the direction of Flavio Manzoni. The car’s technical and aerodynamic features have been enhanced by means of simple, sinuous shapes: an explicit expression of Ferrari’s DNA. The balance between tense lines and flowing surfaces, expressed in a futuristic, pure and iconic language, defines a clear yet essential architecture. Sculpted bodywork encourages aerodynamic flows through the side pods, cooling the radiators concealed beneath. The wheel arches are characterised by large louvres and, together with the headlight clusters, imbue the nose with a sense of character and expressiveness, with subtle references to the styling traits first introduced on the Ferrari Daytona SP3. The rear is the ultimate expression of how to blend technology, aerodynamics and design; a subtle carbon-fibre skin covers the various functions, leaving the wheels and suspension completely visible. The tail is characterised by a double horizontal wing; the main wing and upper flaps have been meticulously designed to guarantee the necessary downforce and achieve maximum performance. The lower wing also features a ‘light bar’ that enriches the rear design with a decisive yet minimalist touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt on an all-new carbon-fibre monocoque chassis, the 499P features solutions that represent the cutting edge of motor sport technology. Double wishbone, push-rod-type suspension provides an outstanding damping stiffness, the benefits of which are felt on the straights as well as when cornering. The electronics systems are developed from and further innovate upon the experience honed in the world of GT racing. The Hypercar features a hybrid powertrain, combining a mid-rear power unit with an electric motor powering the front axle, and is coupled to a seven-speed sequential gearbox. The 2.9-litre, twin-turbo V6 used is the same engine used in the 296 GT3 and its road-going cousins, with a maximum power output of 500kW (680cv). Added here is an Energy Recovery System (ERS) that’s connected to the front axle, and fed by a brake-by-wire system. The ERS is good for 200 kW, and the battery that powers it uses know-how accrued from Ferrari’s vast F1 experience. Among the specific characteristics of the 499P's V6 is the fact that the engine is load-bearing and therefore performs a valuable structural function, compared to the versions fitted to competition GT cars, where the engine is mounted onto the car’s rear sub-chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCompetition History\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ferrari 499P is managed on track by Maranello technicians and engineers with the collaboration of Racing Partner AF Corse, extending the long-successful partnership that began back in 2006. For the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season, Ferrari GT racers Antonio Fuoco, Miguel Molina and Nicklas Nielsen took control of the #50 car, whilst two-time LMGTE Pro World Champions Alessandro Pier Guidi and James Calado were joined by Ferrari’s Formula 1 Reserve Driver Antonio Giovinazzi behind the wheel of the #51 sister car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe eagerly awaited debut of the 499P would come at the 1000 Miles of Sebring, with the #50 car establishing an early benchmark by securing pole position. However, despite leading off the line, the Ferrari would be overtaken by the two Toyota Gazoo Racing entries, eventually finishing third, claiming a podium on Ferrari’s return to Prototype endurance racing. Ultimately the 499P was often outpaced by the Toyotas, who secured the title for a fifth year in succession, but Ferrari remained ahead of the other manufacturers. After only once failing to secure a podium all season, Ferrari AF Corse were the only real challengers to the Japanese team, and both cars took the championship battle to the season finale in Bahrain. The highlight of the season though came at the famed 24 Hours of Le Mans: the #50 again qualifying on Hyperpole, but it was the #51 car with Pier Guidi, Calado and Giovinazzi that would secure a victorious return to Circuit de la Sarthe after an intense and dramatic contest. The #50 crew would ultimately finish third in the Drivers’ Championship, with the #51 just six points behind in fourth position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the 2024 season, Ferrari AF Corse introduced a third 499P: the #83, raced by official Ferrari drivers Yifei Ye and Robert Shwartzman, and FIA WEC LMP2 champion and Formula 1 race winner Robert Kubica. It was at Le Mans again that the 499P would shine: this time, it was Fuoco, Molina and Nielsen in the #50 who registered outright victory, claiming Ferrari’s eleventh success at the race. The #83 earned a victory at the Lone Star Le Mans in Texas, holding a charging Toyota back to win by just 1.780s, the second closest finish between rival manufacturers in WEC history. In an ever-increasingly competitive championship featuring nine separate manufacturers, the team remained in the fight for the title until the final race of the season, ultimately finishing behind Toyota and Porsche. The #50 crew finished second in the Drivers’ Championship, whilst the #51 and #83 crews were separated by just two points in eighth and ninth positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2025, the #51 and #50 crews remained unchanged, while Phil Hanson replaced Robert Shwartzman in the #83 team. The season started perfectly in Qatar, with the #51 crew claiming the Hyperpole. They maintained control for the first few hours, until a string of penalties relegated them back into the pack, allowing the #50 and #83 Ferraris to battle for the lead. Ultimately, Fuoco produced a stellar stint to overhaul the privateer entry and claim victory for the #50. The #51 showed resilience, fighting back to claim the final podium place, marking Ferrari’s first top three lockout since the 1,000 Kilometres of Österreichring in 1972. In Imola, the #51 secured pole for a second straight race, with the #83 starting second. The #51 controlled the early stages but two disruptive safety car periods kept the fight for victory wide open into the latter stages. The #51’s decisive move came in the final 30 minutes as Pier Guidi pitted for fuel, saving crucial seconds and rejoining just ahead of their rivals from BMW and Alpine. He held firm to the finish, clinching victory in front of a passionate home crowd of Tifosi, and giving the #51 car its first WEC win since Le Mans in 2023. The #83 finished in fourth place. At Spa, after a dominant qualifying performance, the #50, #83, and #51 cars lined up as the front three on the grid. Despite fierce competition, especially from Alpine, the #51 and #50 achieved a 1-2 finish, securing Ferrari's third consecutive win of the season. Ferrari arrived at Le Mans as favourites following their recent successes, but results from qualifying were less than ideal: the #50, #51 and #83 started seventh, eleventh and thirteenth respectively. This time, it was the #83 that would prevail, earning Ferrari their third successive Le Mans victory with a third different car. Kubica became the first Polish driver to win at Le Mans, Ye the first Chinese racer, while Hanson would become the 35th British driver to achieve victory at La Sarthe. The #51 claimed third position, as only the #6 Porsche and a technical infringement for the #50 stopping the Scuderia from claiming all three spots of the podium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFerrari ultimately captured its first Hypercar World Endurance Manufacturers' crown, underlined by a dominant lockout of the top three places in the Hypercar World Endurance Drivers' Championship by Ferrari-powered crews. The #51 partnership of Calado, Giovinazzi and Pier Guidi secured the world title, chased home by the #83 and #50 teams. AF Corse’s triumph in the FIA World Cup for Hypercar Teams completed a commanding sweep of Hypercar honours for Ferrari power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n24 Hours of Le Mans, 10th and 11th of June 2023\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThis model of the Ferrari 499P is a perfect 1:8 scale recreation of the #51 Hypercar raced to victory by Alessandro Pier Guidi, James Calado and Antonio Giovinazzi in the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on the 10th and 11th of June 2023. Ferrari's victory marked a return to the elite class of WEC after 50 years and also coincided with the Centenary edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Prior to the race, Ferrari had shown serious pace, having qualified no lower than fourth in the three races so far. However, they had so far been unable to convert that into a victory, as reigning WEC Champions Toyota continued to show their own strength. During the initial one-hour qualifying session, the Ferrari #50 of Antonio Fuoco set the pace, with Pier Guidi’s sister #51 Ferrari in second. The team installed fresh tyres for Hyperpole, expecting a reaction from their rivals. Instead, the Ferraris were even stronger, with Fuoco breaking the Hypercar class record with a lap of 3:22.982 with eight minutes left, despite a LMGTE Am Kessel Ferrari slowing him into the left-hand Indianapolis corner and Arnage turn. Pier Guidi qualified the #51 in second and held pole until Fuoco’s lap. It was Ferrari’s first Le Mans pole since 1973, and the 1-2 put them in prime position for the race.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 100th Anniversary of the world’s greatest endurance race certainly lived up to expectations. The first twelve hours of the race saw the lead change hands numerous times, with Ferrari, Toyota, Cadillac, Porsche and Peugeot all leading at various points, the opening stages affected by two heavy rain showers and long safety car periods. A spate of accidents and race incidents affected all competitors with differing consequences; the #7 Toyota retired after a crash, whilst a recovery was required for the #51 Ferrari as Pier Guidi lost control avoiding two cars that had already collided. The #50 car required six laps in the pits overnight due to a radiator leak inflicted by a flying stone, effectively ending its challenge for the race win. By morning, the race had turned into a tense duel between the #51 Ferrari and the #8 Toyota, as a slow pit stop for the 499P, following the need for a full system reset, left the cars only seconds apart with six hours to go. The rivals traded lap times before the decisive moment: Ryo Hirakawa locked the rears and his Toyota hit the barrier at Arnage, necessitating repairs and creating, as it turned out, crucial breathing room as the #51 required another system restart just twenty minutes from the end. But finish it did, amassing 342 laps over the 24 hours. Although the pole-sitting #50 car had to settle for fifth place, both 499Ps completed a victory lap in formation, taking in applause from the fans and waved home by the marshals. Per tradition, the church bells rang in Maranello, the historic home of Ferrari’s headquarters, to signal the #51 499P Hypercar’s victory at Le Mans. This was the Prancing Horse’s tenth overall victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, to go with those collected in 1949, 1954, 1958, and 1960-1965.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Race Weathered 2023 Le Mans Ferrari 499P is limited to 51 pieces per livery at 1:8 scale.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40460036997202,"sku":"M6270-SC1-RWV","price":20995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/files\/Ferrari499p1.8ScaleWeathered-PROMO-Front3.4CENTRED.jpg?v=1731936015"},{"product_id":"ford-gt40-1969-le-mans-winner-race-weathered","title":"Ford GT40 - 1969 Le Mans Winner - Race Weathered","description":"\u003cli\u003eLimited to just 40 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBased on chassis #1075 as raced to victory by Jacky Ickx and Jackie Oliver in the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on the 14th and 15th of June 1969\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel accompanied by an A1 archive quality Giclée print of the car cruising down the pit lane after its victory on track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeathering details precisely applied by artisans in Bristol using archival imagery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:8 scale model, over 50 cms\/20 inches long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach model hand-built and assembled by a small team of craftsmen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade using the finest quality materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete with opening trunk and removeable engine cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 4000 hours to develop the base model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 450 hours to build and weather each model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThousands of precisely engineered parts: castings, photo-etchings and CNC machined metal components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt with the assistance and cooperation of the Ford Archive and Heritage department, and Gulf Oil International\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficially licensed 24 Hours of Le Mans product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe’re delighted to introduce the most recent in our ever-expanding series of Race Weathered models: the Ford GT40, as raced to victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1969. This unique edition of just 40 models will be meticulously hand-painted and detailed by our master model makers to show every detail of the race dirt as the car was driven to victory by by Jacky Ickx and Jackie Oliver \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eat Circuit de la Sarthe on the 14th and 15th of June 1969\u003c\/span\u003e. Each edition will be accompanied by an archive quality A1 portrait size Giclée print of the car after its race victory, selected by Amalgam from the Motorsport Images collection.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most iconic racing cars of all time, the Ford GT40 was born out of motorsport’s most infamous grudge. After failing to secure possession of Enzo Ferrari’s much celebrated company, Henry Ford II returned to America empty-handed and declared his desire to crush Ferrari at Le Mans. The result was a car that was to defeat all before it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced for five years between 1964-69, the development of the GT40 was particularly improvised. Despite their tremendous wealth and production capability, Ford as an organisation had precious little racing expertise. Ford negotiated a deal with UK-based Lola Cars owner and chief designer Eric Broadley and dispatched British engineer Roy Lunn back to the UK to take a key role in the project. Overseen by American designer Harley Copp, the team of Broadley, Lunn and ex-Aston Martin team boss John Wyer began working on the new car at the Lola Factory in Bromley. At the end of 1963, the team moved to Slough, at the newly established Ford Advanced Vehicles HQ, under the direction of Wyer. Bruce McLaren, of McLaren Automotive, was hired to evaluate a prototype in August 1963 and then work progressed swiftly, though it was barely finished in time for its unveiling. The first GT40, the GT\/101 (the “GT40” moniker came later and was taken from the car’s height: it stood at 40 inches tall at the top of the windscreen), was revealed in England on 1 April 1964 and soon after exhibited in New York. Purchase price of the completed car for competition use was £5,200 (or £103k in today’s money).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLe Mans testing a few weeks later revealed severe instability issues at high speed; the GT40 could do 200mph (321km\/h) but wanted to get airborne above 170mph (273km\/h). It’s first outings at the Nürburgring, Le Mans and Reims, despite its incredible reputation, were all DNFs. By the end of the year, Wyer, though still building GT40s, handed the job of racing them to the legendary American ex-racer Carroll Shelby. Shelby replaced the 4.2L engine with a 7.0L beast that he already used to great effect in the Cobra, matched to a new ZF transmission. Armed with its new power unit, the GT40 scored its first win at Daytona 1965 before claiming second place at Sebring. Le Mans, though, was a disaster, with all five entries failing to finish due to mechanical issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1966 marked the beginning of the GT40 legend. A 1-2-3 victory at Daytona was quickly followed by another victory at Sebring. However, it was the Le Mans crown that Ford coveted. Ford assembled an army for the race that year: nine cars, over 100 personnel with 21 tonnes of spare parts. Ford defeated Ferrari in style, dominating the podium with the top three finishers and becoming the first American manufacturer to emerge victorious at Le Mans. Le Mans wins followed for the GT40 for three more years, establishing the GT40 as one of the most iconic race cars of all time. Ferrari have not won at Le Mans since.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe models will be accompanied by a Giclée art print of a beautiful Rainer Schlegelmilch photograph shot of the car cruising down the pit lane after its victory at the 1969 24 Hours of Le Mans. The Giclée print will be on archive quality art paper, with an image size of approximately 30x83cm (12x32in).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis perfect 1:8 scale model of the Ford GT40 is based on the chassis #1075, which was victorious at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1969. Driven by Jacky Ickx and Jackie Oliver, the #6 car recorded the real closest-run finish in the history of the Le Mans 24 Hours, and one of the greatest in all of the history of motor racing, beating Hans Hermann’s Porsche 908 by just 120 metres (390 feet) after 372 laps. It was a classic underdog story: Porsche had already wrapped up the World Sportscar Championship with three of the ten races to go and were strong favourites to win Le Mans for the first time. 16 Porsches competed, more than a third of the field, and Porsche did indeed lead for 90% of the race. However, the leading 917's gearbox broke at 11 a.m and the Ford of Ickx and Oliver took over the lead. The race ended in a 3-hour sprint, with the Ford battling exhaust problems whilst being pursued by the Porsche 908 of Herrmann and Gérard Larrousse, who themselves contended with mechanical issues affecting the brakes and engine. Ickx knew if he led onto the Mulsanne straight, Herrmann would pass, but he could slipstream past him back again and then hold a lead for the rest of a lap. The cars crossed the finish line with less than a minute to go and so needed to complete one more lap. The Ford had only ever done 23 laps on a tank of fuel, but now suddenly needed to gain an extra lap. Ickx faked a lack of power from fuel starvation, letting Herrmann pass him early on the Mulsanne Straight, before using the slipstream to pass him again just before the end of the 5km straight. Ickx held off Herrmann to cross the line first, denying Porsche for another year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven more impressively, the car that crossed the line victorious was not a new car made for that year. In fact, it was the exact chassis that won Le Mans the previous year in the hands of Pedro Rodriguez and Lucien Bianchi. Ickx dedicated the team's victory to previous winner Bianchi, who had been killed earlier in the year. Ickx also emerged the victor after starting the race with a one-man protest against the ‘Le Mans start’, after the death of Porsche privateer Willy Mairisse the previous year, by walking to his car and taking his time doing up his belts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Race Weathered edition of the Ford GT40 is limited to just 40 pieces. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandling Race Weathered Models\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that Amalgam’s weathered models are incredibly fragile and require careful handling. We recommend you keep handling to a minimum to avoid removing the weathered effects from the model. When handling the model, please adhere to the instructions included with the product when purchased. The brush featured in the gallery is included purely for demonstrating the scale of the model. We do not advise any cleaning of our weathered models as this may remove some of the weathering applications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40628419297362,"sku":"M5768-L69-RWV","price":20645.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/files\/FordGT40-Weathered-PROMO-Front3.4.jpg?v=1701950895"},{"product_id":"ford-gt40-1969-le-mans-winner-race-weathered-1-18-scale","title":"Ford GT40 - 1969 Le Mans Winner - Race Weathered","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited to just 250 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBased on chassis #1075 as raced to victory by Jacky Ickx and Jackie Oliver in the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on the 14th and 15th of June 1969\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel accompanied by an A2 archive quality Giclée print of the car cruising down the pit lane after its victory on track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeathering details precisely applied by artisans in Bristol using archival imagery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:18 scale model, over 22 cms\/8.8 inches long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade using the finest quality materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 800 hours to develop the model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecisely engineered parts: castings, photo-etchings and CNC machined metal components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt with the assistance and cooperation of the Ford Archive and Heritage department, and Gulf Oil International\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficially licensed Ford, Gulf Oil and 24 Hours of Le Mans product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe're delighted to introduce the most recent offering in our ever-expanding series of Race Weathered models: the Ford GT40 at 1:18 scale, as raced to victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1969. This unique edition of just 250 models will be meticulously hand-painted and detailed by our master model makers to show every detail of the race dirt as the car was driven to victory by Jacky Ickx and Jackie Oliver \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eat Circuit de la Sarthe on the 14th and 15th of June 1969\u003c\/span\u003e. Each model in the Limited Edition will be accompanied by an archive quality A2 portrait size Giclée print of the car after its race victory, selected by Amalgam from the Motorsport Images collection.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most iconic racing cars of all time, the Ford GT40 was born out of motorsport’s most infamous grudge. After failing to secure possession of Enzo Ferrari’s much celebrated company, Henry Ford II returned to America empty-handed and declared his desire to crush Ferrari at Le Mans. The result was a car that was to defeat all before it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced for five years between 1964-69, the development of the GT40 was particularly improvised. Despite their tremendous wealth and production capability, Ford as an organisation had precious little racing expertise. Ford negotiated a deal with UK-based Lola Cars owner and chief designer Eric Broadley and dispatched British engineer Roy Lunn back to the UK to take a key role in the project. Overseen by American designer Harley Copp, the team of Broadley, Lunn and ex-Aston Martin team boss John Wyer began working on the new car at the Lola Factory in Bromley. At the end of 1963, the team moved to Slough, at the newly established Ford Advanced Vehicles HQ, under the direction of Wyer. Bruce McLaren, of McLaren Automotive, was hired to evaluate a prototype in August 1963 and then work progressed swiftly, though it was barely finished in time for its unveiling. The first GT40, the GT\/101 (the “GT40” moniker came later and was taken from the car’s height: it stood at 40 inches tall at the top of the windscreen), was revealed in England on 1 April 1964 and soon after exhibited in New York. Purchase price of the completed car for competition use was £5,200 (or £103k in today’s money).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLe Mans testing a few weeks later revealed severe instability issues at high speed; the GT40 could do 200mph (321km\/h) but wanted to get airborne above 170mph (273km\/h). It’s first outings at the Nürburgring, Le Mans and Reims, despite its incredible reputation, were all DNFs. By the end of the year, Wyer, though still building GT40s, handed the job of racing them to the legendary American ex-racer Carroll Shelby. Shelby replaced the 4.2L engine with a 7.0L beast that he already used to great effect in the Cobra, matched to a new ZF transmission. Armed with its new power unit, the GT40 scored its first win at Daytona 1965 before claiming second place at Sebring. Le Mans, though, was a disaster, with all five entries failing to finish due to mechanical issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1966 marked the beginning of the GT40 legend. A 1-2-3 victory at Daytona was quickly followed by another victory at Sebring. However, it was the Le Mans crown that Ford coveted. Ford assembled an army for the race that year: nine cars, over 100 personnel with 21 tonnes of spare parts. Ford defeated Ferrari in style, dominating the podium with the top three finishers and becoming the first American manufacturer to emerge victorious at Le Mans. Le Mans wins followed for the GT40 for three more years, establishing the GT40 as one of the most iconic race cars of all time. Ferrari did not win at Le Mans again for over fifty years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe models will be accompanied by a Giclée art print of a beautiful Rainer Schlegelmilch photograph shot of the car cruising down the pit lane after its victory at the 1969 24 Hours of Le Mans. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis perfect 1:18 scale model of the Ford GT40 is based on the chassis #1075, which was victorious at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1969. Driven by Jacky Ickx and Jackie Oliver, the #6 car recorded the real closest-run finish in the history of the Le Mans 24 Hours, and one of the greatest in all of the history of motor racing, beating Hans Hermann’s Porsche 908 by just 120 metres (390 feet) after 372 laps. It was a classic underdog story: Porsche had already wrapped up the World Sportscar Championship with three of the ten races to go and were strong favourites to win Le Mans for the first time. 16 Porsches competed, more than a third of the field, and Porsche did indeed lead for 90% of the race. However, the leading 917's gearbox broke at 11 a.m and the Ford of Ickx and Oliver took over the lead. The race ended in a 3-hour sprint, with the Ford battling exhaust problems whilst being pursued by the Porsche 908 of Herrmann and Gérard Larrousse, who themselves contended with mechanical issues affecting the brakes and engine. Ickx knew if he led onto the Mulsanne straight, Herrmann would pass, but he could slipstream past him back again and then hold a lead for the rest of a lap. The cars crossed the finish line with less than a minute to go and so needed to complete one more lap. The Ford had only ever done 23 laps on a tank of fuel, but now suddenly needed to gain an extra lap. Ickx faked a lack of power from fuel starvation, letting Herrmann pass him early on the Mulsanne Straight, before using the slipstream to pass him again just before the end of the 5km straight. Ickx held off Herrmann to cross the line first, denying Porsche for another year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven more impressively, the car that crossed the line victorious was not a new car made for that year. In fact, it was the exact chassis that won Le Mans the previous year in the hands of Pedro Rodriguez and Lucien Bianchi. Ickx dedicated the team's victory to previous winner Bianchi, who had been killed earlier in the year. Ickx also emerged the victor after starting the race with a one-man protest against the ‘Le Mans start’, after the death of Porsche privateer Willy Mairisse the previous year, by walking to his car and taking his time doing up his belts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Race Weathered edition of the Ford GT40 is limited to just 250 pieces. \u003c\/em\u003e\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\u003ch3\u003eHandling Race Weathered Models\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that Amalgam’s weathered models are incredibly fragile and require careful handling. We recommend you keep handling to a minimum to avoid removing the weathered effects from the model. When handling the model, please adhere to the instructions included with the product when purchased. The brush featured in the gallery is included purely for demonstrating the scale of the model. 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Only 21 pieces remain in the limited edition.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe’re delighted to introduce the most recent in our ever-expanding series of Race Weathered models: the Ferrari 499P, as raced to victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2023. This special edition of just 51 models will be meticulously hand-painted and detailed by our master model makers to show every detail of the race dirt as the car as the car was driven to victory by Alessandro Pier Guidi, James Calado and Antonio Giovinazzi in the 24 Hours of Le Mans on the 10th and 11th of June 2023.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe car that returned Scuderia Ferrari to the pinnacle of sportscar racing, the 499P represents the marque’s first venture into the Hypercar class of the FIA World Endurance Championship, and has since carried Ferrari to three consecutive victories at the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans. Introduced for the 2023 season, the 499P marked Ferrari’s first appearance in the top tier of endurance racing in half a century. Its strength in competition culminated in 2025 with the capture of both the Hypercar World Endurance Manufacturers' Championship and the Hypercar World Endurance Drivers' Championship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWinning DNA\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhilst the car is undeniably designed to lead Ferrari into the future, the 499P moniker evokes the history of the Maranello manufacturer, a naming system dating back to its previous Le Mans entries; the 499 refers to the unitary displacement of its engine, while the P stands for Prototype. The Hypercar also sports a livery in the same colours as the 312P from 1973 as a nod to Ferrari's last involvement in endurance racing half a century ago, recalling a long association with a competition core to the DNA of the Ferrari brand. The cars’ race numbers were decided for similar reasons – the number 50 highlighting the length of time that Ferrari had been absent from the top class at Le Mans, and the number 51 has adorned a winning Ferrari GT car on four occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNew Hybrid Power and Innovative Technology\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn defining the 499P, Ferrari drew upon their vast resources of technical, professional and human excellence that epitomise the Maranello marque, entrusting the management to Attività Sportive GT, under the direction of Antonello Coletta and the technical supervision of Ferdinando Cannizzo, head of the department in charge of engineering and development of Sports and GT racing cars. The design, whilst restricted by aerodynamic and packaging requirements, remains unmistakably a Ferrari, unsurprisingly for a car purely designed and manufactured in Maranello, refined with the support of the Ferrari Styling Centre under the direction of Flavio Manzoni. The car’s technical and aerodynamic features have been enhanced by means of simple, sinuous shapes: an explicit expression of Ferrari’s DNA. The balance between tense lines and flowing surfaces, expressed in a futuristic, pure and iconic language, defines a clear yet essential architecture. Sculpted bodywork encourages aerodynamic flows through the side pods, cooling the radiators concealed beneath. The wheel arches are characterised by large louvres and, together with the headlight clusters, imbue the nose with a sense of character and expressiveness, with subtle references to the styling traits first introduced on the Ferrari Daytona SP3. The rear is the ultimate expression of how to blend technology, aerodynamics and design; a subtle carbon-fibre skin covers the various functions, leaving the wheels and suspension completely visible. The tail is characterised by a double horizontal wing; the main wing and upper flaps have been meticulously designed to guarantee the necessary downforce and achieve maximum performance. The lower wing also features a ‘light bar’ that enriches the rear design with a decisive yet minimalist touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt on an all-new carbon-fibre monocoque chassis, the 499P features solutions that represent the cutting edge of motor sport technology. Double wishbone, push-rod-type suspension provides an outstanding damping stiffness, the benefits of which are felt on the straights as well as when cornering. The electronics systems are developed from and further innovate upon the experience honed in the world of GT racing. The Hypercar features a hybrid powertrain, combining a mid-rear power unit with an electric motor powering the front axle, and is coupled to a seven-speed sequential gearbox. The 2.9-litre, twin-turbo V6 used is the same engine used in the 296 GT3 and its road-going cousins, with a maximum power output of 500kW (680cv). Added here is an Energy Recovery System (ERS) that’s connected to the front axle, and fed by a brake-by-wire system. The ERS is good for 200 kW, and the battery that powers it uses know-how accrued from Ferrari’s vast F1 experience. Among the specific characteristics of the 499P's V6 is the fact that the engine is load-bearing and therefore performs a valuable structural function, compared to the versions fitted to competition GT cars, where the engine is mounted onto the car’s rear sub-chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCompetition History\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ferrari 499P is managed on track by Maranello technicians and engineers with the collaboration of Racing Partner AF Corse, extending the long-successful partnership that began back in 2006. For the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season, Ferrari GT racers Antonio Fuoco, Miguel Molina and Nicklas Nielsen took control of the #50 car, whilst two-time LMGTE Pro World Champions Alessandro Pier Guidi and James Calado were joined by Ferrari’s Formula 1 Reserve Driver Antonio Giovinazzi behind the wheel of the #51 sister car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe eagerly awaited debut of the 499P would come at the 1000 Miles of Sebring, with the #50 car establishing an early benchmark by securing pole position. However, despite leading off the line, the Ferrari would be overtaken by the two Toyota Gazoo Racing entries, eventually finishing third, claiming a podium on Ferrari’s return to Prototype endurance racing. Ultimately the 499P was often outpaced by the Toyotas, who secured the title for a fifth year in succession, but Ferrari remained ahead of the other manufacturers. After only once failing to secure a podium all season, Ferrari AF Corse were the only real challengers to the Japanese team, and both cars took the championship battle to the season finale in Bahrain. The highlight of the season though came at the famed 24 Hours of Le Mans: the #50 again qualifying on Hyperpole, but it was the #51 car with Pier Guidi, Calado and Giovinazzi that would secure a victorious return to Circuit de la Sarthe after an intense and dramatic contest. The #50 crew would ultimately finish third in the Drivers’ Championship, with the #51 just six points behind in fourth position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the 2024 season, Ferrari AF Corse introduced a third 499P: the #83, raced by official Ferrari drivers Yifei Ye and Robert Shwartzman, and FIA WEC LMP2 champion and Formula 1 race winner Robert Kubica. It was at Le Mans again that the 499P would shine: this time, it was Fuoco, Molina and Nielsen in the #50 who registered outright victory, claiming Ferrari’s eleventh success at the race. The #83 earned a victory at the Lone Star Le Mans in Texas, holding a charging Toyota back to win by just 1.780s, the second closest finish between rival manufacturers in WEC history. In an ever-increasingly competitive championship featuring nine separate manufacturers, the team remained in the fight for the title until the final race of the season, ultimately finishing behind Toyota and Porsche. The #50 crew finished second in the Drivers’ Championship, whilst the #51 and #83 crews were separated by just two points in eighth and ninth positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2025, the #51 and #50 crews remained unchanged, while Phil Hanson replaced Robert Shwartzman in the #83 team. The season started perfectly in Qatar, with the #51 crew claiming the Hyperpole. They maintained control for the first few hours, until a string of penalties relegated them back into the pack, allowing the #50 and #83 Ferraris to battle for the lead. Ultimately, Fuoco produced a stellar stint to overhaul the privateer entry and claim victory for the #50. The #51 showed resilience, fighting back to claim the final podium place, marking Ferrari’s first top three lockout since the 1,000 Kilometres of Österreichring in 1972. In Imola, the #51 secured pole for a second straight race, with the #83 starting second. The #51 controlled the early stages but two disruptive safety car periods kept the fight for victory wide open into the latter stages. The #51’s decisive move came in the final 30 minutes as Pier Guidi pitted for fuel, saving crucial seconds and rejoining just ahead of their rivals from BMW and Alpine. He held firm to the finish, clinching victory in front of a passionate home crowd of Tifosi, and giving the #51 car its first WEC win since Le Mans in 2023. The #83 finished in fourth place. At Spa, after a dominant qualifying performance, the #50, #83, and #51 cars lined up as the front three on the grid. Despite fierce competition, especially from Alpine, the #51 and #50 achieved a 1-2 finish, securing Ferrari's third consecutive win of the season. Ferrari arrived at Le Mans as favourites following their recent successes, but results from qualifying were less than ideal: the #50, #51 and #83 started seventh, eleventh and thirteenth respectively. This time, it was the #83 that would prevail, earning Ferrari their third successive Le Mans victory with a third different car. Kubica became the first Polish driver to win at Le Mans, Ye the first Chinese racer, while Hanson would become the 35th British driver to achieve victory at La Sarthe. The #51 claimed third position, as only the #6 Porsche and a technical infringement for the #50 stopping the Scuderia from claiming all three spots of the podium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFerrari ultimately captured its first Hypercar World Endurance Manufacturers' crown, underlined by a dominant lockout of the top three places in the Hypercar World Endurance Drivers' Championship by Ferrari-powered crews. The #51 partnership of Calado, Giovinazzi and Pier Guidi secured the world title, chased home by the #83 and #50 teams. AF Corse’s triumph in the FIA World Cup for Hypercar Teams completed a commanding sweep of Hypercar honours for Ferrari power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e24 Hours of Le Mans, 10th and 11th of June 2023\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model of the Ferrari 499P is a perfect 1:8 scale recreation of the #51 Hypercars raced to victory by Alessandro Pier Guidi, James Calado and Antonio Giovinazzi in the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on the 10th and 11th of June 2023. Ferrari's victory marked a return to the elite class of WEC after 50 years and also coincided with the Centenary edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Prior to the race, Ferrari had shown serious pace, having qualified no lower than fourth in the three races so far. However, they had so far been unable to convert that into a victory, as reigning WEC Champions Toyota continued to show their own strength. During the initial one-hour qualifying session, the Ferrari #50 of Antonio Fuoco set the pace, with Pier Guidi’s sister #51 Ferrari in second. The team installed fresh tyres for Hyperpole, expecting a reaction from their rivals. Instead, the Ferraris were even stronger, with Fuoco breaking the Hypercar class record with a lap of 3:22.982 with eight minutes left, despite a LMGTE Am Kessel Ferrari slowing him into the left-hand Indianapolis corner and Arnage turn. Pier Guidi qualified the #51 in second and held pole until Fuoco’s lap. It was Ferrari’s first Le Mans pole since 1973, and the 1-2 put them in prime position for the race.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 100th Anniversary of the world’s greatest endurance race certainly lived up to expectations. The first twelve hours of the race saw the lead change hands numerous times, with Ferrari, Toyota, Cadillac, Porsche and Peugeot all leading at various points, the opening stages affected by two heavy rain showers and long safety car periods. A spate of accidents and race incidents affected all competitors with differing consequences; the #7 Toyota retired after a crash, whilst a recovery was required for the #51 Ferrari as Pier Guidi lost control avoiding two cars that had already collided. The #50 car required six laps in the pits overnight due to a radiator leak inflicted by a flying stone, effectively ending its challenge for the race win. By morning, the race had effectively turned into a tense duel between the #51 Ferrari and the #8 Toyota, as a slow pit stop for the 499P, following the need for a full system reset, left the cars only seconds apart with six hours to go. The rivals traded lap times before the decisive moment: Ryo Hirakawa locked the rears and his Toyota hit the barrier at Arnage, necessitating repairs and creating, as it turned out, crucial breathing room as the #51 required another system restart just twenty minutes from the end. But finish it did, amassing 342 laps over the 24 hours. Although the pole-sitting #50 car had to settle for fifth place, both 499Ps completed a victory lap in formation, taking in applause from the fans and waved home by the marshals. Per tradition, the church bells rang in Maranello, the historic home of Ferrari’s headquarters, to signal the #51 499P Hypercar’s victory at Le Mans. This was the Prancing Horse’s tenth overall victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, to go with those collected in 1949, 1954, 1958, and 1960-1965.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Ferrari 499P #51 car is limited to 51 pieces at 1:5 scale.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: This is a 'Kerbside' model and does not feature any moving parts.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandling Race Weathered Models\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that Amalgam’s weathered models are incredibly fragile and require careful handling. We recommend you keep handling to a minimum to avoid removing the weathered effects from the model. When handling the model, please adhere to the instructions included with the product when purchased. The brush featured in the gallery is included purely for demonstrating the scale of the model. We do not advise any cleaning of our weathered models as this may remove some of the weathering applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model is a part of the 24 Hours of Le Mans Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" title=\"Discover the 24 Hours of Le Mans Collection\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/24-hours-of-le-mans\"\u003eDiscover the Collection \u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40955208368210,"sku":"M6315-SC1-RWV","price":27495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/files\/DSC3407-Edit.jpg?v=1753203716"},{"product_id":"porsche-917k-1971-daytona-weathered","title":"Porsche 917K - 1971 Daytona Winner - Gulf Livery - Race Weathered","description":"\u003cli\u003eLimited to just 10 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecisely replicated as raced to victory by Pedro Rodríguez and Jackie Oliver at the 24 Hours of Daytona on the 30th and 31st of January 1971\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeathering details precisely applied by artisans in Bristol using archival imagery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel accompanied by an archive quality print of the car mid-race\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:8 scale model, over 51 cms\/20 inches long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach model hand-built and assembled by a small team of craftsmen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade using the finest quality materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 4000 hours to develop the model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 450 hours to build and weather each model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThousands of precisely engineered parts: castings, photo-etchings and CNC machined metal components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase model built using a digital scan of an original 917 and paint codes supplied by Porsche\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficially licensed 24 Hours of Le Mans product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are thrilled to offer a special edition of ten race weathered Porsche 917Ks, as raced to victory by Pedro Rodríguez and Jackie Oliver at the 24 Hours of Daytona on the 30th and 31st of January 1971. This unique edition of only ten models has been meticulously hand-painted and detailed by our master model makers to show every detail of the race dirt and damage as the car drove to victory. Each of the ten models will be accompanied by an archive quality Giclée print of the car mid-race, selected by the curator at Motorsport Images.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArguably one of the most iconic race cars in the history of motorsport, the Porsche 917’s conception stemmed from an unexpected change to Commission Sportive Internationale, then the independent competition arm of the FIA, sanctioning rules. After the 1967 race season, it was announced that all future prototype engines would be limited to 3.0 litres, in order to reduce the speeds generated at the fast endurance tracks, whilst also enticing manufacturers who were already building three-litre Formula One engines into endurance racing. Well aware that few manufacturers were up to the challenge immediately, the CSI also announced a new Group 4 sports car series, which allowed engine displacements of up to 5.0 litres, but required at least 25 units be produced for homologation. Porsche, already hard at work polishing its 3.0-litre race car, the 908, stunned the world when it unveiled a second prototype race car aimed at the Group 4 category: the 917. Despite the FIA’s doubts, Porsche presented the FIA with 25 units just three weeks after the 917’s debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March of 1969.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowering the early 917 was a 4.5-litre Flat-12 engine, designed by the noted Porsche engineer Hanz Mezger. To curtail development costs, the engine borrowed heavily from its 3.0-litre counterpart found in the Porsche 908. The 1969 race engines produced 580 bhp and 376 lb-ft of torque. Later models had the option to run larger-displacement engines of 4.9, 5.0 and eventually 5.4 litres, each providing a corresponding bump in performance. The Flat-12 would go on to become the 917’s most defining trait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the engine was an immediate success, the car’s body and aerodynamics were anything but. Early tests were worrisome. The car wandered heavily under braking and was diabolical in high-speed turns. None of the regular Porsche drivers wanted to race it. But the engineers at Porsche soldiered on, eventually adding wider rear wheels and a few other changes that made the 917 into a more controllable machine. Short and long-tail versions of the car were developed, but while the 917 long-tail is a thing of beauty, the shape made famous by a flurry of victories is the short version, better known as the 917K, for “Kurtz.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 917K did not have to wait long for success. On its public debut at the 1970 Daytona 24 Hours, John Wyer's Gulf-sponsored team finished 1-2 in the race, with the winning car breaking the distance record by 190 miles. This victory effectively began the 917K's domination of the World Sportscar Championship for the next two seasons. Porsche’s first overall victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans soon followed, a momentous occasion for the German marque, but only one of many more to follow. Triumphs that year came quickly and resoundingly and, in total, the 917K’s first full year of competition would bring seven major victories. 1971 was no different, with six major victories topped by another overall win at Le Mans. Later that year, development of the Can-Am version would start, a car so dominant that the series lost popularity in the United States, never to return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, the 917K is revered as one of the most iconic race cars of all time. It was the car that brought Porsche its first overall victory at the world’s most gruelling race, and the car that would go on to set one of the most impressive records of dominance in prototype racing series the world has ever seen. If its racing achievements alone were not enough, the car would go on to be immortalized on the big screen by Steve McQueen in the film ‘Le Mans'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:8 scale model of the Porsche 917K is based on the #2 car driven to victory by Pedro Rodríguez and Jackie Oliver in the 24 Hours of Daytona at Daytona International Speedway on 31st January 1971. No works teams entered this year, though the four cars entered by the John Wyer and Martini International teams were supported directly by Porsche, meaning a host of privately entered Ferrari 512s lined up to compete against the 1970-dominating 917 for the race. Rodríguez and Oliver lined up second on the grid, behind Mark Donohue and David Hobbs in the Penske-White Ferrari 512M.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Donohue\/Hobbs car held their lead for the early stages of the race, before starting to experience mechanical difficulties. In the meantime, the #2 Porsche was running smoothly and, once it had seized the lead, they extended it consistently for the vast majority of the race. With just three hours remaining, the 917 was a phenomenal 213 miles ahead of the second place NART Ferrari 512S of Tony Adamowicz and Ronnie Bucknum. However, disaster struck with the car’s transmission giving up, forcing Oliver to coast off the high banks and down to the Porsche pit with the gearbox stuck in top gear. Under normal circumstances this would be a simple repair since they had plenty of time, however, a rules change by the FIA now prevented this, leaving very little time to rebuild the transmission. The team mechanics performed a feat of miracle engineering, and the car returned to the track just 92 minutes later in the hands of Rodriguez. The Mexican emerged second with under two hours to go, behind the Adamowicz\/Bucknum Ferrari and with the recovering Dononue\/Hobbs Ferrari coming up fast behind. Only 33 minutes later, Rodriguez passed the lead Ferrari to recapture the lead, though a brief rain shower shortly after forced the Porsche into the pits twice, first for wet tyres and then back onto the slicks as the track quickly dried. The Adamowicz\/Bucknum Ferrari stayed out on track as the Porsche pitted, retaking the lead while the #2 was stationary. Once back on the track with new slicks, Rodriguez chased down his rival, beating the Ferrari to the chequered flag by just over a lap, recording the closest ever finish at a Daytona 24 Hours race at that time, after travelling over 2620 miles (4218km) at an average speed of 109.2mph (175.7km\/h). The duo’s victory would contribute to Porsche’s maximum points haul in the season’s World Sportscar Championship, dominantly winning both the International Championship for Makes and International Cup for GT Cars for the third successive year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of Porsche 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 Porsche 917K Daytona 1970 Race Weathered Edition is limited to just 10 pieces.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandling Race Weathered Models\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that Amalgam’s weathered models are incredibly fragile and require careful handling. We recommend you keep handling to a minimum to avoid removing the weathered effects from the model. When handling the model, please adhere to the instructions included with the product when purchased.\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;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" href=\"https:\/\/amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/display-cabinets\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/display-cabinets\"\u003eView Display Cabinets for this model \u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model is just one of several 1:8 and 1:8 scales in the Porsche 917 Collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\" data-mce-style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\" title=\"Link to Porsche 917K Collection\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/porsche-917-collection\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/porsche-917-collection\" data-mce-style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover the Porsche 917 Collection \u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41031960330322,"sku":"M5288-D71-RWV","price":20995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/files\/Porsche9171.8ScaleWeathered-Front3.4.jpg?v=1717497036"},{"product_id":"porsche-911-rsr-1973-daytona-race-weathered","title":"Porsche 911 RSR 2.8 - 1973 Daytona - Brumos Livery - Race Weathered","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited edition of just 100 models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBased on chassis 911.360.0328 as raced to victory by Hurley Haywood and Peter Gregg in the 24 Hours of Daytona at the Daytona International Speedway on February 3rd and 4th 1973\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel accompanied by an archive quality print of the car in the pit lane as the replacement windscreen was fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeathering details precisely applied by artisans in Bristol using archival imagery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:18 scale model, over 22 cms\/9 inches long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach model hand-built and assembled by a small team of craftsmen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade using the finest quality materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 800 hours to develop the model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecisely engineered parts: castings, photo-etchings and CNC machined metal components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt using original CAD designs developed from a scan of an original car\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal archive drawings and material specifications supplied by the Porsche Museum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are delighted to reveal the next in a series of race weathered models at 1:18 scale: the Porsche 911 RSR. This meticulously patinated model of the 911 RSR is limited to just 100 pieces, each hand-painted and detailed by our artisans in Bristol replicating precisely the damage caused by a bird strike that forced a change of windscreen towards the end of the race, as well as the race dirt that adorned the car at the end of the 1973 24 Hours of Daytona. The artistry applied to these 100 models exemplifies our commitment to creating beautiful hand-made pieces which fully capture both the spirit and precise appearance of iconic race cars.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe base model was developed in collaboration with Porsche using data from a digital scan of the real car. The prototype model was then thoroughly scrutinised by Porsche Classic to ensure complete accuracy of representation. The weathering details are precisely applied by our artisans using archival imagery to ensure the completed model is a perfect replica of the real car as it finished the race in 1973. Each model is accompanied by an archive quality Giclée print of the car in the pit lane as the replacement windscreen was fitted, with Hurley Haywood still at the wheel, selected by Amalgam from the Motorsport Images collection.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the 911 2.4S had great success in the newly launched European GT Championship of 1972, in the face of increasingly strong competition from Ferrari and DeTomaso, Porsche made the decision to develop a new car for the following year to maintain its dominance in long-distance GT racing. The goal was to race in 2,500-3,000cc Group 4 GT class, necessitating the German marque to develop a new engine with more power to compete. 500 identical 911 specials were required for Group 4 homologation so, to meet this, Porsche produced the 2.7 litre Carrera RS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith wide wheel arches, a unique ducktail spoiler, and a highly tuned flat-six engine, the Carrera 2.7 RS was absolutely brilliant to drive. At the time, the 2.7 litre power unit was the largest engine available on a Porsche and was good for 210 bhp at 6300 rpm. But, whilst the 2.7 RS was a great road car, Porsche wanted to go racing, so they used it as a platform to develop an all-out racing model, the 2.8 litre RSR (Renn Sport Rennen). These were not simply converted street cars, they were developed strictly for competition use, and were designed and built from the ground up for serious racing use, incorporating every conceivable improvement allowed by the FIA rule book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf the 1,580 RS cars built, 55 became the RSR 2.8 race cars, their body shells taken from the production line even before the engines and transmissions had been fitted and moved them to Porsche’s racing shop ‘Werk 1’ for a complete re-engineering exercise. Massive fender flares, a lower suspension, central oil-cooler air intake, and ultra-wide Fuchs wheels were added, giving the car a much more aggressive look, whilst the brakes were based on components used in the successful 917. Weight-saving was a major focus, to the point that all the rubber was removed from the suspension joints and the cockpit was bare, and Porsche was able to cut almost 80kg (176lbs) from the already light standard RS Lightweight, despite also strengthening the chassis. At the heart of the RSR was its enlarged race engine. Porsche’s goal was to get as close as they could to the three-litre class limit engine size, and the engineers’ efforts generated an increase from the 210 bhp of the RS to over 300 bhp, allowing the RSR to sprint from 0-62mph (0-100km\/h) in just four seconds. These purpose-built race cars were not cheap, however. Porsche listed them at 59,000 Deutschmarks, which was essentially another Porsche more expensive than the standard road-going 2.7 RS. The 55 examples were mostly most sold to private racing teams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RSR stood as the lightest, fastest, most powerful and most agile 911 ever to enter GT racing, and the model immediately proved its worth, winning the first round of the 1973 Work Championship for Makes. It then followed up by capturing wins at the 24 Hours of Daytona, 12 Hours of Sebring and Targa Florio. The RSR claimed three international and seven national championships in 1973 alone, including six of nine rounds in the European GT Championship. The Porsche 911 RSR 2.8’s phenomenal record began a true and enduring legend in GT endurance racing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:18 scale model is a perfect recreation of the 1973 Porsche 911 RSR 2.8 chassis 911.360.0328 as raced to victory by Hurley Haywood and Peter Gregg in the 24 Hours of Daytona at the Daytona International Speedway on February 3rd and 4th 1973. The Brumos Racing #59, and its sister car, the Penske Racing #6, were effectively prototypes, the first 911 RS bodies underpinned by an experimental RSR engine, gearbox and suspension being tested by Singer and Porsche before rolling it out to the rest of the teams. The car was not yet homologated by the FIA and so ran in the prototype class, with no expectation to emerge victorious against their dedicated single-seater rivals. In fact, the priority from the management was not to damage the cars, to ensure proper analysis and testing after the race.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite this, the car was quick and, more importantly, incredibly reliable. In fact, the #59 spent only 24 minutes in the pits across the entire 24 hours of competition, a sheer testament to its robustness and the hardiness of its driver pairing. As one by one, their rivals fell, including the #6 Penske sister car which retired 405 laps in after a flywheel came undone, the #59 pressed on. A scare occurred when the car hit a seagull down the main straight but, through clever use of the team’s new radio communications, Haywood was instructed to stay out while the engineers sourced a replacement windscreen, one that was eventually found on a 911 in the car park. From there on, it was smoother sailing and Haywood and Gregg clinched their first victory at Daytona, 32 laps ahead of the nearest competition. Gregg would later be the second man to achieve four wins at Daytona, whilst Haywood would become the first taste victory there five times, a record still standing today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops using archive imagery, detailed colour and material specifications supplied with the assistance of Porsche AG and the Porsche Museum. 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This unique edition of only thirty models has been meticulously hand-painted and detailed by our master model makers to show every detail of the race dirt and damage as the car raced at the renowned Circuit de la Sarthe. Each of the thirty models will be accompanied by an archive quality Giclée print of the car mid-race in the pit stop, selected by the curator at Motorsport Images.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/--xcVvKx4OA\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Fastest Car of its Day\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo other pre-war Bentley had an impact like the supercharged 4 ½ litre ‘Blower’ Bentley. While it never won an endurance race, the Blower Bentley was the outright fastest race car of the day, born from a philosophy devised by Sir Henry “Tim” Birkin, notable racing driver and Bentley Boy, to extract more speed from the racing Bentleys of the day using a supercharger. Birkin then persuaded Bentley Chairman Woolf Barnato to sanction production of 55 supercharged 4 ½ litre Bentleys, with five allocated for competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, the Blower Bentley is the most iconic pre-war Bentley and is coveted by collectors globally. For many, the 4 ½ litre is to automobiles what the Supermarine Spitfire is to aircraft, as much an icon as it is an engineering marvel. Examples are regularly auctioned for millions, whilst an example sold in 2012 fetched over $7,000,000. Counted amongst its fans was the author Ian Fleming, who later decided that his famous fictional secret agent James Bond would drive a supercharged 4 ½ litre Bentley in the novels Casino Royale, Live and Let Die and Moonraker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe ‘Blower’ is born\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blower engine started life as the naturally aspirated 4 ½ litre engine, designed by WO Bentley himself. Like Bentley’s three litre before it, the 4 ½ litre brought together the latest individual engine technologies of the time – a single overhead camshaft, twin-spark ignition, four valves per cylinder and, of course, Bentley’s now legendary aluminium pistons. The racing version of WO’s 4 ½ litre engine developed approximately 130 bhp, but Birkin wanted more. WO’s focus was always on reliability and refinement ahead of absolute power, so his solution to finding more power was always to increase engine capacity. Birkin had a different plan: to supercharge the 4 ½, an idea that WO thought ‘corrupted’ his design, and he refused to allow any modifications to the engine itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith funding from his wealthy financier Dorothy Paget, and the technical skills of Clive Gallop, Birkin commissioned supercharger specialist Amherst Villiers to create a supercharger for the 4 ½ litre. The Roots-type supercharger – colloquially known as a blower – was fitted ahead of the engine and radiator and driven directly from the crankshaft. Internal modifications to the engine included a new, stronger crankshaft, reinforced connecting rods, and a modified oil system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecord Breaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn racing tune, Birkin’s new supercharged 4 ½ litre engine was mighty, outputting around 240 bhp. The ‘Blower Bentleys’ were therefore extremely fast but, as WO predicted, also somewhat fragile. Over the 12 races that the Blowers contested, a victory was never secured, but the Blowers played their part in Bentley history, including helping to secure victory for a naturally-aspirated Bentley Speed Six at Le Mans in 1930.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough the cars were ultimately not for winning races, they were ones for breaking records and setting fastest laps, flying round the tracks of England and France. In 1930, the No. 9 Bentley Blower, driven by D.J. Benjafield and Eddie Hall, came 2nd in the BRDC 500 mile event, averaging 112.12 mph, and being awarded the coveted Brooklands 120 mph badge. Tim Birkin also set a lap record at Circuit de la Sarthe driving the No. 9 in 1930.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bentley Boys\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSir Henry “Tim” Birkin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDressed in a blue and white spotted silk scarf around his neck and sporting a neatly trimmed moustache, Sir Henry was every inch the British sporting hero. An ex-fighter pilot and baronet, he was driven by a passion for speed and famously persuaded the wealthy heiress Dorothy Paget to finance a team of 4 ½ litre Bentleys, known as the ‘Blowers’. Ultimately too fragile for endurance racing, the ‘Blowers’ were unbeatable in sprints with Birkin at the wheel, culminating in a speed record at Brooklands of 137.96mph in 1932. Birkin also celebrated two outright victories at Le Mans: his first in 1929 with Woolf Barnato behind the wheel of a Bentley Speed Six, and his second with Earl Howe piloting a Alfa Romeo 8C in 1931.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJean Chassagne\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvolved in automotive, aviation, and motorboat racing since 1906, Chassagne began as a riding mechanic before taking the wheel himself. At 47, he joined the ‘Bentley Boys,’ and any doubts about “Old Chassagne” being past his prime were swiftly dispelled at the 1929 Le Mans. There, the Frenchman ran three miles while carrying two pit jacks to retrieve his Bentley, which had suffered a rim collapse and had been abandoned at Arnage by teammate Birkin. His heroic effort secured a fifth-place finish for the duo and highlighted why he was held in the highest regard and affection by his peers. Meticulous, resilient, and amiable, Chassagne possessed a delicate driving touch to complement his loyal and unpretentious nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e24 Hours of Le Mans, 21st and 22nd of June 1930\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the hands of Sir “Tim” Birkin and Jean Chassagne, the No. 9 was involved in an epic duel with the Mercedes-Benz SSK piloted by Rudolf Caracciola and Christian Werner. The SSK started strongly in the bright sunshine but, by the fourth lap, Birkin was on Caracciola’s tail at the Pontlieue curves. Accelerating to 195 km\/h, he passed the Mercedes as they braked heavily for the Mulsanne corner, continuing on to set a new lap record of 6 minutes 48 seconds. On the next lap, however, the tread came off a rear tyre and forced him to pit for a rapid wheel change. Birkin quickly rejoined the race and caught up with the Mercedes again, but as he passed Caracciola on the Mulsanne Straight, the other tyre failed. Despite dropping two wheels off the road, he completed the pass, only for the tyre to blow at Arnage, prompting another pit stop. By nightfall, after five separate tyre failures, Birkin and Chassagne were running seventh. However, their pressure on the Mercedes soon became clear, the SSK retiring at the halfway point with a flat battery after a wire had come loose on its dynamo. The second half of the race devolved into a routine procession, with early morning mist and rain dampening the excitement. Just before midday, four hours from the end of the race, the Blower broke a conrod and had to retire, leaving the victory to the Bentley works team Speed Six of Woolf Barnato and Glen Kidston. Birkin’s fearless driving, especially his selfless harrying of Caracciola, is still celebrated as the embodiment of the Vintage Racing era, and is often credited as the key to Bentley’s success at the 1930 Le Mans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2019, Bentley revealed that the 1929 supercharged 4 ½ litre “Blower” would become the subject of the world’s first continuation of a pre-war race car, with 12 new models to be built to the exact specifications of the originals, one for each race the original Team Blowers competed in. These cars were individually handcrafted by Bentley’s bespoking and coachwork division Mulliner, blending traditional craftsmanship skills with the latest digital technology. Bentley’s own Blower, chassis number HB 3403, served as the template; it was disassembled and individual components were catalogued and meticulously scanned in 3D to create a complete digital model. Twelve sets of parts were then created using original 1920s moulds and tooling jigs, and an array of traditional hand tools alongside the latest manufacturing technology, before Bentley’s skilled heritage technicians assembled the new Blowers. Identical mechanically, aesthetically and spiritually wherever possible to the original, the cars included minimal hidden modifications to pass modern safety tests. Like the original Blowers, the Continuation Series models were designed for racing and passed a rigorous inspection programme to qualify for an Historic Technical Passport, allowing them to compete at FIA-sanctioned events for historic vehicles. In 2023, Car Zero, the prototype continuation model, participated in the Le Mans Classic, marking the first Blower entry at Circuit de la Sarthe in 21 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:8 scale model is a perfect replica of the No. 9 Bentley 4½ litre which competed at the 24 Hours of Le Mans on 21 and 22 June 1930. It has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of the manufacturer regarding original finishes, materials, archive imagery and drawings. The use of original CAD and supremely accurate digital scanning of the original car has allowed us to perfectly recreate every detail at scale. Furthermore, the prototype model has undergone detailed scrutiny by the manufacturer’s engineering and design teams to ensure complete accuracy of representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Bentley Blower 1930 Le Mans Race Weathered Edition is limited to just 30 pieces.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandling Race Weathered Models\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that Amalgam’s weathered models are incredibly fragile and require careful handling. We recommend you keep handling to a minimum to avoid removing the weathered effects from the model. 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Limited to just 83 pieces, these models will be weathered to order at our Bristol workshop by our talented artisans to perfectly replicate the car as it reached the chequered flag to seal Ferrari’s third consecutive win at La Sarthe. Each order will be accompanied by an A1 archive quality Giclée print of the car cruising down the pit lane after its victory on track. Models will be weathered to order.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe car that returned Scuderia Ferrari to the pinnacle of sportscar racing, the 499P is Ferrari’s first foray into the newly created Hypercar class in the FIA World Endurance Championship, where it has proceeded to win the fabled 24 Hours of Le Mans three years running. Introduced for the 2023 season, the 499P marked Ferrari’s reappearance in the elite class of endurance racing for the first time in 50 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe car that returned Scuderia Ferrari to the pinnacle of sportscar racing, the 499P represents the marque’s first venture into the Hypercar class of the FIA World Endurance Championship, and has since carried Ferrari to three consecutive victories at the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans. Introduced for the 2023 season, the 499P marked Ferrari’s first appearance in the top tier of endurance racing in half a century. Its strength in competition culminated in 2025 with the capture of both the Hypercar World Endurance Manufacturers' Championship and the Hypercar World Endurance Drivers' Championship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWinning DNA\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhilst the car is undeniably designed to lead Ferrari into the future, the 499P moniker evokes the history of the Maranello manufacturer, a naming system dating back to its previous Le Mans entries; the 499 refers to the unitary displacement of its engine, while the P stands for Prototype. The Hypercar also sports a livery in the same colours as the 312P from 1973 as a nod to Ferrari's last involvement in endurance racing half a century ago, recalling a long association with a competition core to the DNA of the Ferrari brand. The cars’ race numbers were decided for similar reasons – the number 50 highlighting the length of time that Ferrari had been absent from the top class at Le Mans, and the number 51 has adorned a winning Ferrari GT car on four occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNew Hybrid Power and Innovative Technology\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn defining the 499P, Ferrari drew upon their vast resources of technical, professional and human excellence that epitomise the Maranello marque, entrusting the management to Attività Sportive GT, under the direction of Antonello Coletta and the technical supervision of Ferdinando Cannizzo, head of the department in charge of engineering and development of Sports and GT racing cars. The design, whilst restricted by aerodynamic and packaging requirements, remains unmistakably a Ferrari, unsurprisingly for a car purely designed and manufactured in Maranello, refined with the support of the Ferrari Styling Centre under the direction of Flavio Manzoni. The car’s technical and aerodynamic features have been enhanced by means of simple, sinuous shapes: an explicit expression of Ferrari’s DNA. The balance between tense lines and flowing surfaces, expressed in a futuristic, pure and iconic language, defines a clear yet essential architecture. Sculpted bodywork encourages aerodynamic flows through the side pods, cooling the radiators concealed beneath. The wheel arches are characterised by large louvres and, together with the headlight clusters, imbue the nose with a sense of character and expressiveness, with subtle references to the styling traits first introduced on the Ferrari Daytona SP3. The rear is the ultimate expression of how to blend technology, aerodynamics and design; a subtle carbon-fibre skin covers the various functions, leaving the wheels and suspension completely visible. The tail is characterised by a double horizontal wing; the main wing and upper flaps have been meticulously designed to guarantee the necessary downforce and achieve maximum performance. The lower wing also features a ‘light bar’ that enriches the rear design with a decisive yet minimalist touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt on an all-new carbon-fibre monocoque chassis, the 499P features solutions that represent the cutting edge of motor sport technology. Double wishbone, push-rod-type suspension provides an outstanding damping stiffness, the benefits of which are felt on the straights as well as when cornering. The electronics systems are developed from and further innovate upon the experience honed in the world of GT racing. The Hypercar features a hybrid powertrain, combining a mid-rear power unit with an electric motor powering the front axle, and is coupled to a seven-speed sequential gearbox. The 2.9-litre, twin-turbo V6 used is the same engine used in the 296 GT3 and its road-going cousins, with a maximum power output of 500kW (680cv). Added here is an Energy Recovery System (ERS) that’s connected to the front axle, and fed by a brake-by-wire system. The ERS is good for 200 kW, and the battery that powers it uses know-how accrued from Ferrari’s vast F1 experience. Among the specific characteristics of the 499P's V6 is the fact that the engine is load-bearing and therefore performs a valuable structural function, compared to the versions fitted to competition GT cars, where the engine is mounted onto the car’s rear sub-chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCompetition History\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ferrari 499P is managed on track by Maranello technicians and engineers with the collaboration of Racing Partner AF Corse, extending the long-successful partnership that began back in 2006. For the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season, Ferrari GT racers Antonio Fuoco, Miguel Molina and Nicklas Nielsen took control of the #50 car, whilst two-time LMGTE Pro World Champions Alessandro Pier Guidi and James Calado were joined by Ferrari’s Formula 1 Reserve Driver Antonio Giovinazzi behind the wheel of the #51 sister car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe eagerly awaited debut of the 499P would come at the 1000 Miles of Sebring, with the #50 car establishing an early benchmark by securing pole position. However, despite leading off the line, the Ferrari would be overtaken by the two Toyota Gazoo Racing entries, eventually finishing third, claiming a podium on Ferrari’s return to Prototype endurance racing. Ultimately the 499P was often outpaced by the Toyotas, who secured the title for a fifth year in succession, but Ferrari remained ahead of the other manufacturers. After only once failing to secure a podium all season, Ferrari AF Corse were the only real challengers to the Japanese team, and both cars took the championship battle to the season finale in Bahrain. The highlight of the season though came at the famed 24 Hours of Le Mans: the #50 again qualifying on Hyperpole, but it was the #51 car with Pier Guidi, Calado and Giovinazzi that would secure a victorious return to Circuit de la Sarthe after an intense and dramatic contest. The #50 crew would ultimately finish third in the Drivers’ Championship, with the #51 just six points behind in fourth position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the 2024 season, Ferrari AF Corse introduced a third 499P: the #83, raced by official Ferrari drivers Yifei Ye and Robert Shwartzman, and FIA WEC LMP2 champion and Formula 1 race winner Robert Kubica. It was at Le Mans again that the 499P would shine: this time, it was Fuoco, Molina and Nielsen in the #50 who registered outright victory, claiming Ferrari’s eleventh success at the race. The #83 earned a victory at the Lone Star Le Mans in Texas, holding a charging Toyota back to win by just 1.780s, the second closest finish between rival manufacturers in WEC history. In an ever-increasingly competitive championship featuring nine separate manufacturers, the team remained in the fight for the title until the final race of the season, ultimately finishing behind Toyota and Porsche. The #50 crew finished second in the Drivers’ Championship, whilst the #51 and #83 crews were separated by just two points in eighth and ninth positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2025, the #51 and #50 crews remained unchanged, while Phil Hanson replaced Robert Shwartzman in the #83 team. The season started perfectly in Qatar, with the #51 crew claiming the Hyperpole. They maintained control for the first few hours, until a string of penalties relegated them back into the pack, allowing the #50 and #83 Ferraris to battle for the lead. Ultimately, Fuoco produced a stellar stint to overhaul the privateer entry and claim victory for the #50. The #51 showed resilience, fighting back to claim the final podium place, marking Ferrari’s first top three lockout since the 1,000 Kilometres of Österreichring in 1972. In Imola, the #51 secured pole for a second straight race, with the #83 starting second. The #51 controlled the early stages but two disruptive safety car periods kept the fight for victory wide open into the latter stages. The #51’s decisive move came in the final 30 minutes as Pier Guidi pitted for fuel, saving crucial seconds and rejoining just ahead of their rivals from BMW and Alpine. He held firm to the finish, clinching victory in front of a passionate home crowd of Tifosi, and giving the #51 car its first WEC win since Le Mans in 2023. The #83 finished in fourth place. At Spa, after a dominant qualifying performance, the #50, #83, and #51 cars lined up as the front three on the grid. Despite fierce competition, especially from Alpine, the #51 and #50 achieved a 1-2 finish, securing Ferrari's third consecutive win of the season. Ferrari arrived at Le Mans as favourites following their recent successes, but results from qualifying were less than ideal: the #50, #51 and #83 started seventh, eleventh and thirteenth respectively. This time, it was the #83 that would prevail, earning Ferrari their third successive Le Mans victory with a third different car. Kubica became the first Polish driver to win at Le Mans, Ye the first Chinese racer, while Hanson would become the 35th British driver to achieve victory at La Sarthe. The #51 claimed third position, as only the #6 Porsche and a technical infringement for the #50 stopping the Scuderia from claiming all three spots of the podium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFerrari ultimately captured its first Hypercar World Endurance Manufacturers' crown, underlined by a dominant lockout of the top three places in the Hypercar World Endurance Drivers' Championship by Ferrari-powered crews. The #51 partnership of Calado, Giovinazzi and Pier Guidi secured the world title, chased home by the #83 and #50 teams. AF Corse’s triumph in the FIA World Cup for Hypercar Teams completed a commanding sweep of Hypercar honours for Ferrari power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e24 Hours of Le Mans, 14th and 15th of June 2025\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:8 scale model faithfully recreates the #83 Ferrari 499P Hypercar, driven to a historic victory by Robert Kubica, Yifei Ye, and Phil Hanson at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, held at Circuit de la Sarthe on the 14th and 15th of June 2025. The #83 AF Corse entry secured Ferrari’s third consecutive overall triumph at Le Mans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFerrari arrived at Le Mans as favourites, riding the momentum of three straight wins in the FIA World Endurance Championship. The #83 sat third in the standings behind the two factory Ferraris, eager to bounce back after a disappointing result at Spa-Francorchamps caused by turbo issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe race began under clear skies, with the #83 joining a determined Ferrari charge to recover from mid-grid starting positions. The opening laps were frantic, with Hypercars fighting for every inch of track before traffic on lap seven escalated the intensity. By hour two, the #83 had battled past Alpine, Toyota, Cadillac, BMW, and Porsche rivals to climb into the top four behind the #50 Ferrari, the #6 Porsche, and the #51 Ferrari.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShortly after the four-hour mark, the #51 and #83 Ferraris muscled past the #6 Porsche, placing all three 499Ps in the fight for the lead. Kubica in the #83 received a five-second penalty for exceeding track limits but responded with a brilliant stint as night fell, propelling the #83 into the lead while the #50 was handed a drive-through penalty. In the hands of Yifei Ye and then Phil Hanson, the #83 executed longer stints than the factory cars, maintaining a slender advantage of under two seconds over the #51 by midnight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lock-up by Hanson allowed the #51 to reclaim the lead, but a series of incidents soon struck the red car, dropping it to eighth and out of the immediate battle for victory. The lead shifted between the #6 Porsche, #8 Toyota, and the yellow-liveried #83 Ferrari as pit strategies and changing conditions played out. After a slow pit stop by Porsche, Ye overtook the #8 Toyota to return the #83 to the front, with the factory Ferraris close behind. Immediately after a yellow flag period, the #51 surged past the #83 and built a 30-second lead, but a spin heading into the pits cost it nearly a minute and handed the advantage back to the #83, still closely pursued by the #50 and the #6 Porsche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter 24 hours of relentless racing, the #83 Ferrari 499P held firm to cross the line first, thanks to a superb final four-hour stint by Robert Kubica. Completing 374 laps, the #83 secured Ferrari’s twelfth overall victory at Le Mans — the first outright win for a privateer Ferrari since 1965 — and ensured Ferrari would retain permanent possession of the winners’ trophy, awarded to manufacturers achieving three consecutive victories. The triumph also marked historic firsts: Robert Kubica became the first Polish driver to win Le Mans; Yifei Ye, the first Chinese driver; and Phil Hanson celebrated his maiden victory at La Sarthe, becoming the 35th British driver — and the third to do so with Ferrari — to triumph at the legendary race. For Kubica and Ye, the win was especially poignant, coming after their heartbreak of losing an LMP2 class victory on the final lap in 2021. For Kubica, the result completed an emotional journey, following the rally accident in 2011 that denied him the chance to race in Formula 1 with Ferrari.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2025 Le Mans winning Race Weathered Ferrari 499P is limited to just 83 pieces at 1:8 scale.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42070615162962,"sku":"M6270-SC8-RWV","price":20995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/files\/M6270-SC8-Front3.4.jpg?v=1764088859"},{"product_id":"ferrari-499p-2023-le-mans-winner-race-weathered","title":"Ferrari 499P - 2023 Le Mans Winner - Race Weathered","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited Edition of 100 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBased on the #51 Hypercar as raced by Alessandro Pier Guidi, James Calado and Antonio Giovinazzi in the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on the 10th and 11th of June 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:18 scale model, over 28 cms\/11 inches long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel accompanied by an A2 archive quality Giclée print of the car cruising down the pit lane after its victory on track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeathering details precisely applied by artisans in Bristol using archival imagery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 800 hours to develop the model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach model hand-built and assembled by a small team of craftsmen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade using the finest quality materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecisely engineered parts: castings, photo-etchings and CNC machined metal components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt using original CAD designs based on scans of a real car\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal paint codes and material specifications supplied by Ferrari\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficially licensed 24 Hours of Le Mans product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe can unveil a new Race Weathered edition at 1:18 scale, celebrating the 2023 Le Mans winning #51 car driven by Alessandro Pier Guidi, James Calado and Antonio Giovinazzi. Limited to just 100 pieces, these models will be weathered to order at our Bristol workshop by our talented artisans to perfectly replicate the car as it reached the chequered flag to seal Ferrari’s first overall win at Le Mans in 50 years. Each order will be accompanied by an A2 archive quality Giclée print of the car cruising down the pit lane after its victory on track. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe car that returned Scuderia Ferrari to the pinnacle of sportscar racing, the 499P represents the marque’s first venture into the Hypercar class of the FIA World Endurance Championship, and has since carried Ferrari to three consecutive victories at the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans. Introduced for the 2023 season, the 499P marked Ferrari’s first appearance in the top tier of endurance racing in half a century. Its strength in competition culminated in 2025 with the capture of both the Hypercar World Endurance Manufacturers' Championship and the Hypercar World Endurance Drivers' Championship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWinning DNA\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhilst the car is undeniably designed to lead Ferrari into the future, the 499P moniker evokes the history of the Maranello manufacturer, a naming system dating back to its previous Le Mans entries; the 499 refers to the unitary displacement of its engine, while the P stands for Prototype. The Hypercar also sports a livery in the same colours as the 312P from 1973 as a nod to Ferrari's last involvement in endurance racing half a century ago, recalling a long association with a competition core to the DNA of the Ferrari brand. The cars’ race numbers were decided for similar reasons – the number 50 highlighting the length of time that Ferrari had been absent from the top class at Le Mans, and the number 51 has adorned a winning Ferrari GT car on four occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNew Hybrid Power and Innovative Technology\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn defining the 499P, Ferrari drew upon their vast resources of technical, professional and human excellence that epitomise the Maranello marque, entrusting the management to Attività Sportive GT, under the direction of Antonello Coletta and the technical supervision of Ferdinando Cannizzo, head of the department in charge of engineering and development of Sports and GT racing cars. The design, whilst restricted by aerodynamic and packaging requirements, remains unmistakably a Ferrari, unsurprisingly for a car purely designed and manufactured in Maranello, refined with the support of the Ferrari Styling Centre under the direction of Flavio Manzoni. The car’s technical and aerodynamic features have been enhanced by means of simple, sinuous shapes: an explicit expression of Ferrari’s DNA. The balance between tense lines and flowing surfaces, expressed in a futuristic, pure and iconic language, defines a clear yet essential architecture. Sculpted bodywork encourages aerodynamic flows through the side pods, cooling the radiators concealed beneath. The wheel arches are characterised by large louvres and, together with the headlight clusters, imbue the nose with a sense of character and expressiveness, with subtle references to the styling traits first introduced on the Ferrari Daytona SP3. The rear is the ultimate expression of how to blend technology, aerodynamics and design; a subtle carbon-fibre skin covers the various functions, leaving the wheels and suspension completely visible. The tail is characterised by a double horizontal wing; the main wing and upper flaps have been meticulously designed to guarantee the necessary downforce and achieve maximum performance. The lower wing also features a ‘light bar’ that enriches the rear design with a decisive yet minimalist touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt on an all-new carbon-fibre monocoque chassis, the 499P features solutions that represent the cutting edge of motor sport technology. Double wishbone, push-rod-type suspension provides an outstanding damping stiffness, the benefits of which are felt on the straights as well as when cornering. The electronics systems are developed from and further innovate upon the experience honed in the world of GT racing. The Hypercar features a hybrid powertrain, combining a mid-rear power unit with an electric motor powering the front axle, and is coupled to a seven-speed sequential gearbox. The 2.9-litre, twin-turbo V6 used is the same engine used in the 296 GT3 and its road-going cousins, with a maximum power output of 500kW (680cv). Added here is an Energy Recovery System (ERS) that’s connected to the front axle, and fed by a brake-by-wire system. The ERS is good for 200 kW, and the battery that powers it uses know-how accrued from Ferrari’s vast F1 experience. Among the specific characteristics of the 499P's V6 is the fact that the engine is load-bearing and therefore performs a valuable structural function, compared to the versions fitted to competition GT cars, where the engine is mounted onto the car’s rear sub-chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCompetition History\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ferrari 499P is managed on track by Maranello technicians and engineers with the collaboration of Racing Partner AF Corse, extending the long-successful partnership that began back in 2006. For the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season, Ferrari GT racers Antonio Fuoco, Miguel Molina and Nicklas Nielsen took control of the #50 car, whilst two-time LMGTE Pro World Champions Alessandro Pier Guidi and James Calado were joined by Ferrari’s Formula 1 Reserve Driver Antonio Giovinazzi behind the wheel of the #51 sister car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe eagerly awaited debut of the 499P would come at the 1000 Miles of Sebring, with the #50 car establishing an early benchmark by securing pole position. However, despite leading off the line, the Ferrari would be overtaken by the two Toyota Gazoo Racing entries, eventually finishing third, claiming a podium on Ferrari’s return to Prototype endurance racing. Ultimately the 499P was often outpaced by the Toyotas, who secured the title for a fifth year in succession, but Ferrari remained ahead of the other manufacturers. After only once failing to secure a podium all season, Ferrari AF Corse were the only real challengers to the Japanese team, and both cars took the championship battle to the season finale in Bahrain. The highlight of the season though came at the famed 24 Hours of Le Mans: the #50 again qualifying on Hyperpole, but it was the #51 car with Pier Guidi, Calado and Giovinazzi that would secure a victorious return to Circuit de la Sarthe after an intense and dramatic contest. The #50 crew would ultimately finish third in the Drivers’ Championship, with the #51 just six points behind in fourth position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the 2024 season, Ferrari AF Corse introduced a third 499P: the #83, raced by official Ferrari drivers Yifei Ye and Robert Shwartzman, and FIA WEC LMP2 champion and Formula 1 race winner Robert Kubica. It was at Le Mans again that the 499P would shine: this time, it was Fuoco, Molina and Nielsen in the #50 who registered outright victory, claiming Ferrari’s eleventh success at the race. The #83 earned a victory at the Lone Star Le Mans in Texas, holding a charging Toyota back to win by just 1.780s, the second closest finish between rival manufacturers in WEC history. In an ever-increasingly competitive championship featuring nine separate manufacturers, the team remained in the fight for the title until the final race of the season, ultimately finishing behind Toyota and Porsche. The #50 crew finished second in the Drivers’ Championship, whilst the #51 and #83 crews were separated by just two points in eighth and ninth positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2025, the #51 and #50 crews remained unchanged, while Phil Hanson replaced Robert Shwartzman in the #83 team. The season started perfectly in Qatar, with the #51 crew claiming the Hyperpole. They maintained control for the first few hours, until a string of penalties relegated them back into the pack, allowing the #50 and #83 Ferraris to battle for the lead. Ultimately, Fuoco produced a stellar stint to overhaul the privateer entry and claim victory for the #50. The #51 showed resilience, fighting back to claim the final podium place, marking Ferrari’s first top three lockout since the 1,000 Kilometres of Österreichring in 1972. In Imola, the #51 secured pole for a second straight race, with the #83 starting second. The #51 controlled the early stages but two disruptive safety car periods kept the fight for victory wide open into the latter stages. The #51’s decisive move came in the final 30 minutes as Pier Guidi pitted for fuel, saving crucial seconds and rejoining just ahead of their rivals from BMW and Alpine. He held firm to the finish, clinching victory in front of a passionate home crowd of Tifosi, and giving the #51 car its first WEC win since Le Mans in 2023. The #83 finished in fourth place. At Spa, after a dominant qualifying performance, the #50, #83, and #51 cars lined up as the front three on the grid. Despite fierce competition, especially from Alpine, the #51 and #50 achieved a 1-2 finish, securing Ferrari's third consecutive win of the season. Ferrari arrived at Le Mans as favourites following their recent successes, but results from qualifying were less than ideal: the #50, #51 and #83 started seventh, eleventh and thirteenth respectively. This time, it was the #83 that would prevail, earning Ferrari their third successive Le Mans victory with a third different car. Kubica became the first Polish driver to win at Le Mans, Ye the first Chinese racer, while Hanson would become the 35th British driver to achieve victory at La Sarthe. The #51 claimed third position, as only the #6 Porsche and a technical infringement for the #50 stopping the Scuderia from claiming all three spots of the podium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFerrari ultimately captured its first Hypercar World Endurance Manufacturers' crown, underlined by a dominant lockout of the top three places in the Hypercar World Endurance Drivers' Championship by Ferrari-powered crews. The #51 partnership of Calado, Giovinazzi and Pier Guidi secured the world title, chased home by the #83 and #50 teams. AF Corse’s triumph in the FIA World Cup for Hypercar Teams completed a commanding sweep of Hypercar honours for Ferrari power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e24 Hours of Le Mans, 10th and 11th of June 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model of the Ferrari 499P is a perfect 1:18 scale recreation of the #51 Hypercar that was raced to victory by Alessandro Pier Guidi, James Calado and Antonio Giovinazzi in the 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans. Ferrari's victory marked a return to the elite class of WEC after 50 years and also coincided with the Centenary edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Prior to the race, Ferrari had shown serious pace, having qualified no lower than fourth in the three races so far. However, they had so far been unable to convert that into a victory, as reigning WEC Champions Toyota continued to show their own strength. During the initial one-hour qualifying session, the Ferrari #50 of Antonio Fuoco set the pace, with Pier Guidi’s sister #51 Ferrari in second. The team installed fresh tyres for Hyperpole, expecting a reaction from their rivals. Instead, the Ferraris were even stronger, with Fuoco breaking the Hypercar class record with a lap of 3:22.982 with eight minutes left, despite a LMGTE Am Kessel Ferrari slowing him into the left-hand Indianapolis corner and Arnage turn. Pier Guidi qualified the #51 in second and held pole until Fuoco’s lap. It was Ferrari’s first Le Mans pole since 1973, and the 1-2 put them in prime position for the race.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 100th Anniversary of the world’s greatest endurance race certainly lived up to expectations. The first twelve hours of the race saw the lead change hands numerous times, with Ferrari, Toyota, Cadillac, Porsche and Peugeot all leading at various points, the opening stages affected by two heavy rain showers and long safety car periods. A spate of accidents and race incidents affected all competitors with differing consequences; the #7 Toyota retired after a crash, whilst a recovery was required for the #51 Ferrari as Pier Guidi lost control avoiding two cars that had already collided. The #50 car required six laps in the pits overnight due to a radiator leak inflicted by a flying stone, effectively ending its challenge for the race win. By morning, the race had turned into a tense duel between the #51 Ferrari and the #8 Toyota, as a slow pit stop for the 499P, following the need for a full system reset, left the cars only seconds apart with six hours to go. The rivals traded lap times before the decisive moment: Ryo Hirakawa locked the rears and his Toyota hit the barrier at Arnage, necessitating repairs and creating, as it turned out, crucial breathing room as the #51 required another system restart just twenty minutes from the end. But finish it did, amassing 342 laps over the 24 hours. Although the pole-sitting #50 car had to settle for fifth place, both 499Ps completed a victory lap in formation, taking in applause from the fans and waved home by the marshals. Per tradition, the church bells rang in Maranello, the historic home of Ferrari’s headquarters, to signal the #51 499P Hypercar’s victory at Le Mans. This was the Prancing Horse’s tenth overall victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, to go with those collected in 1949, 1954, 1958, and 1960-1965.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Race Weathered 2023 Le Mans winning Ferrari 499P is limited to 100 pieces at 1:18 scale. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: This is a 'Kerbside' model and does not any feature moving parts.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHandling Race Weathered Models\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that Amalgam’s weathered models are incredibly fragile and require careful handling. We recommend you keep handling to a minimum to avoid removing the weathered effects from the model. When handling the model, please adhere to the instructions included with the product when purchased. The brush featured in the gallery is included purely for demonstrating the scale of the model. 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In the hands of Rico Steinemann, Dieter Spoerry, Jo Siffert and Charles Vögele, 001R claimed five World Speed Records and 14 international class records, covering 20,000 kilometres at an average speed of 209 km\/h. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis meticulously patinated model of the 911 R, created in partnership with Type 7, is limited to just 67 pieces, each hand-painted and detailed by our artisans in Bristol replicating precisely the dirt and detritus that adorned the car at the end of its constant four days of running. The artistry applied to this special edition of models exemplifies our commitment to creating beautiful hand-made pieces which fully capture both the spirit and precise appearance of iconic race cars. The base model was developed in collaboration with Porsche using data from a digital scan of the real car. The prototype model was then thoroughly scrutinised by Porsche Classic to ensure complete accuracy of representation. The weathering details are precisely applied by our artisans using archival imagery to ensure the completed model is a perfect replica of the real car as it finished its recording-breaking run. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Purist’s Benchmark in Porsche History\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the many milestone cars in Porsche’s lineage, the 1967 911 R occupies a uniquely influential place. Conceived during a period of rapid motorsport evolution, it became the purest expression of the company’s desire to test the limits of the 911’s engineering potential. Lightweight, unfiltered, and brutally effective, the 911 R distilled Porsche’s racing philosophy into its most essential form. Although only a handful were built, the car’s impact was profound—shaping Porsche’s understanding of performance, informing future competition 911s, and standing today as one of the rarest and most revered derivatives in the model’s history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePushing the 911 Beyond Its Limits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 911 R emerged from Porsche’s growing confidence in the 911 platform during the mid 1960s. While the company’s competition focus remained on purpose built prototypes, privateer success in rallies and hill climbs made it clear the 911 had far greater potential. Ferdinand Piëch, newly overseeing R\u0026amp;D, championed the idea of an ultra light, ultra focused 911 engineered purely for performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePorsche’s hope of homologating the car for GT competition was quickly thwarted, and with production requirements too high for a niche model, the plan was scaled back to a limited run of 20 customer cars plus four prototypes. Even so, the 911 R proved immediately competitive. Its 1967 debut at Mugello yielded a remarkable third place overall - behind only two Porsche prototypes - and it soon became a formidable tool in rallies, road races, and hill climbs, demonstrating how far the 911 platform could be pushed when freed from road car constraints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign Philosophy and Key Technical Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 911 R was engineered with a singular objective: extreme lightness. A stripped steel shell, fibreglass body panels, thin glazing and pared back interior meant a kerb weight of around 800 kg; a dramatic 230 kg reduction from a standard 911 S. Inside, everything non essential was removed, replaced with lightweight Scheel seats, a simplified dashboard and pull strap window mechanisms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt its core was the Type 901\/22 two litre flat six, derived from the 906 race car and producing 210 hp at 8,000 rpm; an extraordinary figure for such a light package. Paired with a five speed gearbox, race spec suspension, wider wheels and a 100 litre long range fuel tank, the 911 R delivered performance figures that rivalled dedicated prototypes. Fast, raw, and uncompromising, it represented the most distilled form of the 911 ethos Porsche had created to date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMonza - The World Record Marathon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the 911 R had already earned a reputation as a formidable competition machine, its defining moment came in late 1967 on the banked circuit of Monza. What began as a casual conversation over beer between Swiss drivers Rico Steinemann and Dieter Spoerry quickly escalated into an audacious plan to reclaim a series of endurance world records that had slipped from Porsche’s grasp. BP Switzerland backed the attempt, Firestone provided tyres, and a Porsche 906 was initially selected for the 72 hour and 96 hour challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe effort started promisingly, but Monza's punishingly rough concrete banking soon shattered the 906’s suspension, forcing a halt within 20 hours. With just 48 hours allowed to resume under FIA rules, Porsche scrambled into action. Engineers in Zuffenhausen dispatched three 911 Rs: one as the record car, two as rolling parts donors. One was even driven through the night via France after being refused entry into Switzerland on noise grounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe record attempt resumed on the evening of October 31st, this time with the 911 R proving far better suited to Monza’s brutal surface. The weather deteriorated, visibility shrank to metres, carburettors iced over, and the team eventually ran out of rain tyres, requiring Firestone to hand cut grooves into dry ones. Still, the rhythm continued: 90 litre refuels, windscreen cleans, suspension checks, and endless hours of full throttle running around the steep, dimly lit banking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter four relentless days, through fog, rain, cold, and near constant mechanical strain, the 911 R delivered. It achieved an astonishing five new world records and 14 international class records, covering 15,000 kilometres, 72-hours, 10,000 miles, 20,000 kilometre and 96-hours, all at average speeds exceeding 209.23 kph. And it did so in a car that, just days earlier, had been sitting in the Zuffenhausen test workshop, its engine already bearing the scars of 100 hours of full load dynamometer testing. It was an extraordinary feat of engineering durability and driver endurance, especially as chassis 001R already possessed 100 hours of rough testing on its dynamometer, and it cemented the 911 R’s status as one of the most extraordinary 911s ever built.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Testament to a Legend\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:18 scale model of the 1967 911 R has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops using detailed colour and material specifications, and original CAD data supplied directly from the drawing office of Porsche. 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. 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With Charles Leclerc entering his seventh season with the team and the highly publicised arrival of Lewis Hamilton, who made global headlines by leaving Mercedes after 11 years to move to Maranello, the SF-25 pushed to better Ferrari's performance in 2024, where they finished just 14 points beyond eventual title winners McLaren.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Developments\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnveiled at the F1 75 launch event on the 18th of February at London’s O2 Arena, the SF-25 was the 71st Formula 1 car built by Ferrari. Although it was the fourth of the second generation of ground effect cars introduced in 2022, it represented a complete redesign, utilising distinct technical solutions to those adopted in the past. The most visible change initiated was the transition from a pushrod to a pull-rod front suspension. This architectural shift aimed to enhance airflow around the car and provide greater opportunities for aerodynamic development, which had been largely exhausted in the previous model. The SF-25 was an evolution in every aspect compared to previous year's car, offering a solid foundation for improvement. It was designed to maximise development potential in a season where, due to the stability of the regulations entering their final year, remarkably close competition was expected, with just thousandths of a second separating lap times. While the power unit did not introduce any groundbreaking innovations, it was further optimised to extract maximum performance. 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Amid the main colour scheme, subtle thin, glossy red and white stripes introduced a balance of tradition and modernity, reminiscent of the sartorial care applied to the clothing and cars that Ferrari produces every day. The contrast between white and red was a tribute to the marque’s history and identity, and to the continuous evolution of Ferrari style, a manifesto for refined sportiness and timeless aesthetics. Notably, the glossy detail on the bodywork was in contrast to the matte detailing on gloss finish of the World Endurance Championship-competing 499P Hypercar, underlining the Maranello DNA shared by the two cars that competed in the most important motor racing championships. 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Lando Norris secured his maiden Drivers' Championship at the final race of the season, becoming the first McLaren driver since 2008 to earn the honour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAn Evolution of a Champion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the MCL39 was an evolution of the MCL38, which had been consistently among the quickest cars of the 2024 season, it incorporated substantial technical advancements to maintain McLaren’s competitive edge. Radiators were repositioned further up and backwards, and the car retained the front pull-rod and rear push-rod suspension layout, now enhanced with increased anti-dive measures to improve ride-height control. Other notable changes included redesigned sidepod inlets, revised engine cover bodywork, and a new, wider airbox inlet. Every component was optimised for maximum performance, and McLaren continued to introduce upgrades throughout the season, reinforcing the car’s adaptability and speed across all circuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSubtle Changes to a Winning Livery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnveiled at the F1 75 launch event on 18 February 2025 at London’s O2 Arena, the MCL39’s livery remained largely consistent with 2024, preserving McLaren’s iconic papaya colour palette accented with anthracite and a hint of teal. Subtle updates included refreshed driver numbers and a new race seat, while elements from the geometric camouflage design shown on pre-season filming day were incorporated into the driver race suits. A diagonal cut-through integrated anthracite into the papaya aesthetic, maintaining visual continuity with the team’s Championship-winning heritage while giving the MCL39 a distinct 2025 identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2025 Season Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MCL39 proved immensely reliable and consistently competitive in the hands of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri throughout a full calendar of challenging circuits. Norris claimed the season-opening win in Australia to seize the early initiative in the title battle, but Piastri responded with four victories across the next five rounds - in China, where he led home a McLaren 1-2, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Miami, securing a second 1-2 finish - to take the lead in the standings himself. Norris then returned to winning form in Monaco, while Piastri triumphed in Spain, as the duo continued to tussle closely for the championship advantage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanada proved a flashpoint, as the pair collided on the main straight. Piastri managed to continue, while Norris, taking full responsibility for the incident, retired with terminal damage - McLaren’s first retirement of the season. The team bounced back with four consecutive 1-2 finishes: Norris led home in Austria, Britain, and Hungary, while Piastri claimed victory in Belgium. The Australian added another win in the Netherlands, though Norris suffered the team’s only mechanical retirement of the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the latter part of the year, title rival Max Verstappen of Red Bull hit top form, winning six of the remaining nine races. Piastri’s own performances dipped slightly, starting with a crash in Azerbaijan - where Norris finished seventh - followed by four races without a podium. Despite this, McLaren secured the Constructors’ Championship in Singapore with six races remaining. Norris and Verstappen closed the gap on Piastri in the Drivers’ standings, with Norris overtaking his teammate in Mexico and extending his advantage in Brazil. A setup error led to both McLarens being disqualified in Las Vegas due to a technical regulations breach, leaving Verstappen level on points with Piastri and just two races behind Norris. In the closing rounds, Verstappen won in Qatar ahead of Piastri, while Norris finished fourth, setting up a three-driver showdown at Abu Dhabi. Verstappen won again in the finale, beating Piastri, but Norris claimed the final podium position and secured his maiden Drivers’ Championship by just two points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, the McLaren MCL39 earned fourteen wins, twenty further podiums, thirteen pole positions and twelve fastest laps, scoring 833 points and securing McLaren a second successive World Constructors’ Championship and a first World Drivers’ Championship since 2008. Both Norris and Piastri enjoyed their best seasons in Formula 1 to date, the former winning the Drivers’ title with 423 points, whilst Piastri claimed third in the standings with 410 points respectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2025 Australian Grand Prix Race Report\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine race weathered model of the McLaren MCL39 precisely replicates the #4 car raced to victory by Lando Norris in the Louis Vuitton Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park Circuit on the 16th of March 2025. Norris converted his pole position into a commanding performance in the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, a race defined by changing weather, multiple Safety Cars, and late-race showers. After an aborted start caused by Isack Hadjar spinning on the formation lap, Norris got away cleanly to maintain the lead into Turn 1, fending off challenges from Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri. A Safety Car was deployed almost immediately when Jack Doohan crashed his Alpine, and at the subsequent restart, Norris pulled away from Verstappen, who himself eventually ran wide allowing Piastri to reclaim second. By Lap 25, Norris’ lead over Piastri stood at just under two seconds, while Verstappen was already around ten seconds behind. After navigating backmarker traffic, the McLarens were free to race, though Piastri soon ran wide at Turn 6 and dropped three seconds. Further drama unfolded on lap 34 when Fernando Alonso crashed heavily, prompting another Safety Car and a flurry of pit stops. At the end of Lap 41, Norris managed the restart perfectly to retain his lead over Piastri and Verstappen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the race entered its closing stages, late rainfall on lap 44 caused both McLarens to briefly leave the track and over the grass at Turn 12. Norris remained unscathed and immediately pitted for intermediates, Piastri agonisingly ending up rearwards in the Turn 13 run-off. Verstappen stayed out for two more laps before also switching to inters, creating renewed pressure for the leader. A final Safety Car period, prompted by accidents for Gabriel Bortoleto and Liam Lawson, regrouped the field for a tense final battle to the flag. Norris expertly held position through the restart, fending off Verstappen’s late charge. In the final laps, Norris maintained composure and crossed the line to claim his fifth career victory, marking McLaren’s first Australian Grand Prix win since 2012. Piastri mounted a late recovery to finish ninth, overtaking Lewis Hamilton. Norris and McLaren had delivered a commanding start to the 2025 season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe McLaren MCL39 is limited to just 39 race weathered pieces at 1:18 scale.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: This is a 'Kerbside' model and does not feature any moving parts.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42278147031122,"sku":"M6361-SC1-RWV","price":1715.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/files\/McLarenF11.18Scale-Weathered-Front3.4.jpg?v=1770410810"},{"product_id":"ferrari-499p-2025-le-mans-winner-weathered-1-5-scale","title":"Ferrari 499P - 2025 Le Mans Winner - Race Weathered","description":"\u003cli\u003eLimited Edition of 83 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe #83 Hypercar edition is based on the car driven to victory by Robert Kubica, Yifei Ye and Phil Hanson in the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on the 14th and 15th of June 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeathering details precisely applied by artisans in Bristol using archival imagery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:5 scale model, over 100 cms\/40 inches long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a 'Kerbside' model and does not feature any moving parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach model hand-built and assembled by a small team of craftsmen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade using the finest quality materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 4000 hours to develop the base model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 450 hours to build and weather each model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThousands of precisely engineered parts: castings, photo-etchings and CNC machined metal components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt using original CAD designs based on scans of a real car\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal paint codes and material specifications supplied by Ferrari\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficially licensed 24 Hours of Le Mans product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe’re delighted to introduce the most recent in our ever-expanding series of Race Weathered models: the Ferrari 499P, as raced to victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2025. This special edition of just 83 models will be meticulously hand-painted and detailed by our master model makers to show every detail of the race dirt as the car as the car was driven to victory by Robert Kubica, Yifei Ye, and Phil Hanson at the 24 Hours of Le Mans on the 15th of June. Models will be weathered to order.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe car that returned Scuderia Ferrari to the pinnacle of sportscar racing, the 499P represents the marque’s first venture into the Hypercar class of the FIA World Endurance Championship, and has since carried Ferrari to three consecutive victories at the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans. Introduced for the 2023 season, the 499P marked Ferrari’s first appearance in the top tier of endurance racing in half a century. Its strength in competition culminated in 2025 with the capture of both the Hypercar World Endurance Manufacturers' Championship and the Hypercar World Endurance Drivers' Championship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWinning DNA\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhilst the car is undeniably designed to lead Ferrari into the future, the 499P moniker evokes the history of the Maranello manufacturer, a naming system dating back to its previous Le Mans entries; the 499 refers to the unitary displacement of its engine, while the P stands for Prototype. The Hypercar also sports a livery in the same colours as the 312P from 1973 as a nod to Ferrari's last involvement in endurance racing half a century ago, recalling a long association with a competition core to the DNA of the Ferrari brand. The cars’ race numbers were decided for similar reasons – the number 50 highlighting the length of time that Ferrari had been absent from the top class at Le Mans, and the number 51 has adorned a winning Ferrari GT car on four occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNew Hybrid Power and Innovative Technology\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn defining the 499P, Ferrari drew upon their vast resources of technical, professional and human excellence that epitomise the Maranello marque, entrusting the management to Attività Sportive GT, under the direction of Antonello Coletta and the technical supervision of Ferdinando Cannizzo, head of the department in charge of engineering and development of Sports and GT racing cars. The design, whilst restricted by aerodynamic and packaging requirements, remains unmistakably a Ferrari, unsurprisingly for a car purely designed and manufactured in Maranello, refined with the support of the Ferrari Styling Centre under the direction of Flavio Manzoni. The car’s technical and aerodynamic features have been enhanced by means of simple, sinuous shapes: an explicit expression of Ferrari’s DNA. The balance between tense lines and flowing surfaces, expressed in a futuristic, pure and iconic language, defines a clear yet essential architecture. Sculpted bodywork encourages aerodynamic flows through the side pods, cooling the radiators concealed beneath. The wheel arches are characterised by large louvres and, together with the headlight clusters, imbue the nose with a sense of character and expressiveness, with subtle references to the styling traits first introduced on the Ferrari Daytona SP3. The rear is the ultimate expression of how to blend technology, aerodynamics and design; a subtle carbon-fibre skin covers the various functions, leaving the wheels and suspension completely visible. The tail is characterised by a double horizontal wing; the main wing and upper flaps have been meticulously designed to guarantee the necessary downforce and achieve maximum performance. The lower wing also features a ‘light bar’ that enriches the rear design with a decisive yet minimalist touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt on an all-new carbon-fibre monocoque chassis, the 499P features solutions that represent the cutting edge of motor sport technology. Double wishbone, push-rod-type suspension provides an outstanding damping stiffness, the benefits of which are felt on the straights as well as when cornering. The electronics systems are developed from and further innovate upon the experience honed in the world of GT racing. The Hypercar features a hybrid powertrain, combining a mid-rear power unit with an electric motor powering the front axle, and is coupled to a seven-speed sequential gearbox. The 2.9-litre, twin-turbo V6 used is the same engine used in the 296 GT3 and its road-going cousins, with a maximum power output of 500kW (680cv). Added here is an Energy Recovery System (ERS) that’s connected to the front axle, and fed by a brake-by-wire system. The ERS is good for 200 kW, and the battery that powers it uses know-how accrued from Ferrari’s vast F1 experience. Among the specific characteristics of the 499P's V6 is the fact that the engine is load-bearing and therefore performs a valuable structural function, compared to the versions fitted to competition GT cars, where the engine is mounted onto the car’s rear sub-chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCompetition History\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ferrari 499P is managed on track by Maranello technicians and engineers with the collaboration of Racing Partner AF Corse, extending the long-successful partnership that began back in 2006. For the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season, Ferrari GT racers Antonio Fuoco, Miguel Molina and Nicklas Nielsen took control of the #50 car, whilst two-time LMGTE Pro World Champions Alessandro Pier Guidi and James Calado were joined by Ferrari’s Formula 1 Reserve Driver Antonio Giovinazzi behind the wheel of the #51 sister car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe eagerly awaited debut of the 499P would come at the 1000 Miles of Sebring, with the #50 car establishing an early benchmark by securing pole position. However, despite leading off the line, the Ferrari would be overtaken by the two Toyota Gazoo Racing entries, eventually finishing third, claiming a podium on Ferrari’s return to Prototype endurance racing. Ultimately the 499P was often outpaced by the Toyotas, who secured the title for a fifth year in succession, but Ferrari remained ahead of the other manufacturers. After only once failing to secure a podium all season, Ferrari AF Corse were the only real challengers to the Japanese team, and both cars took the championship battle to the season finale in Bahrain. The highlight of the season though came at the famed 24 Hours of Le Mans: the #50 again qualifying on Hyperpole, but it was the #51 car with Pier Guidi, Calado and Giovinazzi that would secure a victorious return to Circuit de la Sarthe after an intense and dramatic contest. The #50 crew would ultimately finish third in the Drivers’ Championship, with the #51 just six points behind in fourth position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the 2024 season, Ferrari AF Corse introduced a third 499P: the #83, raced by official Ferrari drivers Yifei Ye and Robert Shwartzman, and FIA WEC LMP2 champion and Formula 1 race winner Robert Kubica. It was at Le Mans again that the 499P would shine: this time, it was Fuoco, Molina and Nielsen in the #50 who registered outright victory, claiming Ferrari’s eleventh success at the race. The #83 earned a victory at the Lone Star Le Mans in Texas, holding a charging Toyota back to win by just 1.780s, the second closest finish between rival manufacturers in WEC history. In an ever-increasingly competitive championship featuring nine separate manufacturers, the team remained in the fight for the title until the final race of the season, ultimately finishing behind Toyota and Porsche. The #50 crew finished second in the Drivers’ Championship, whilst the #51 and #83 crews were separated by just two points in eighth and ninth positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2025, the #51 and #50 crews remained unchanged, while Phil Hanson replaced Robert Shwartzman in the #83 team. The season started perfectly in Qatar, with the #51 crew claiming the Hyperpole. They maintained control for the first few hours, until a string of penalties relegated them back into the pack, allowing the #50 and #83 Ferraris to battle for the lead. Ultimately, Fuoco produced a stellar stint to overhaul the privateer entry and claim victory for the #50. The #51 showed resilience, fighting back to claim the final podium place, marking Ferrari’s first top three lockout since the 1,000 Kilometres of Österreichring in 1972. In Imola, the #51 secured pole for a second straight race, with the #83 starting second. The #51 controlled the early stages but two disruptive safety car periods kept the fight for victory wide open into the latter stages. The #51’s decisive move came in the final 30 minutes as Pier Guidi pitted for fuel, saving crucial seconds and rejoining just ahead of their rivals from BMW and Alpine. He held firm to the finish, clinching victory in front of a passionate home crowd of Tifosi, and giving the #51 car its first WEC win since Le Mans in 2023. The #83 finished in fourth place. At Spa, after a dominant qualifying performance, the #50, #83, and #51 cars lined up as the front three on the grid. Despite fierce competition, especially from Alpine, the #51 and #50 achieved a 1-2 finish, securing Ferrari's third consecutive win of the season. Ferrari arrived at Le Mans as favourites following their recent successes, but results from qualifying were less than ideal: the #50, #51 and #83 started seventh, eleventh and thirteenth respectively. This time, it was the #83 that would prevail, earning Ferrari their third successive Le Mans victory with a third different car. Kubica became the first Polish driver to win at Le Mans, Ye the first Chinese racer, while Hanson would become the 35th British driver to achieve victory at La Sarthe. The #51 claimed third position, as only the #6 Porsche and a technical infringement for the #50 stopping the Scuderia from claiming all three spots of the podium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFerrari ultimately captured its first Hypercar World Endurance Manufacturers' crown, underlined by a dominant lockout of the top three places in the Hypercar World Endurance Drivers' Championship by Ferrari-powered crews. The #51 partnership of Calado, Giovinazzi and Pier Guidi secured the world title, chased home by the #83 and #50 teams. AF Corse’s triumph in the FIA World Cup for Hypercar Teams completed a commanding sweep of Hypercar honours for Ferrari power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e24 Hours of Le Mans, 14th and 15th of June 2025\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:5 scale model faithfully recreates the #83 Ferrari 499P Hypercar, driven to a historic victory by Robert Kubica, Yifei Ye, and Phil Hanson at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, held at Circuit de la Sarthe on the 14th and 15th of June 2025. The #83 AF Corse entry secured Ferrari’s third consecutive overall triumph at Le Mans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFerrari arrived at Le Mans as favourites, riding the momentum of three straight wins in the FIA World Endurance Championship. The #83 sat third in the standings behind the two factory Ferraris, eager to bounce back after a disappointing result at Spa-Francorchamps caused by turbo issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe race began under clear skies, with the #83 joining a determined Ferrari charge to recover from mid-grid starting positions. The opening laps were frantic, with Hypercars fighting for every inch of track before traffic on lap seven escalated the intensity. By hour two, the #83 had battled past Alpine, Toyota, Cadillac, BMW, and Porsche rivals to climb into the top four behind the #50 Ferrari, the #6 Porsche, and the #51 Ferrari.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShortly after the four-hour mark, the #51 and #83 Ferraris muscled past the #6 Porsche, placing all three 499Ps in the fight for the lead. Kubica in the #83 received a five-second penalty for exceeding track limits but responded with a brilliant stint as night fell, propelling the #83 into the lead while the #50 was handed a drive-through penalty. In the hands of Yifei Ye and then Phil Hanson, the #83 executed longer stints than the factory cars, maintaining a slender advantage of under two seconds over the #51 by midnight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lock-up by Hanson allowed the #51 to reclaim the lead, but a series of incidents soon struck the red car, dropping it to eighth and out of the immediate battle for victory. The lead shifted between the #6 Porsche, #8 Toyota, and the yellow-liveried #83 Ferrari as pit strategies and changing conditions played out. After a slow pit stop by Porsche, Ye overtook the #8 Toyota to return the #83 to the front, with the factory Ferraris close behind. Immediately after a yellow flag period, the #51 surged past the #83 and built a 30-second lead, but a spin heading into the pits cost it nearly a minute and handed the advantage back to the #83, still closely pursued by the #50 and the #6 Porsche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter 24 hours of relentless racing, the #83 Ferrari 499P held firm to cross the line first, thanks to a superb final four-hour stint by Robert Kubica. Completing 374 laps, the #83 secured Ferrari’s twelfth overall victory at Le Mans — the first outright win for a privateer Ferrari since 1965 — and ensured Ferrari would retain permanent possession of the winners’ trophy, awarded to manufacturers achieving three consecutive victories. The triumph also marked historic firsts: Robert Kubica became the first Polish driver to win Le Mans; Yifei Ye, the first Chinese driver; and Phil Hanson celebrated his maiden victory at La Sarthe, becoming the 35th British driver — and the third to do so with Ferrari — to triumph at the legendary race. For Kubica and Ye, the win was especially poignant, coming after their heartbreak of losing an LMP2 class victory on the final lap in 2021. For Kubica, the result completed an emotional journey, following the rally accident in 2011 that denied him the chance to race in Formula 1 with Ferrari.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Ferrari 499P #83 car is limited to 83 pieces at 1:5 scale.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: This is a 'Kerbside' model and does not feature any moving parts.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandling Race Weathered Models\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that Amalgam’s weathered models are incredibly fragile and require careful handling. We recommend you keep handling to a minimum to avoid removing the weathered effects from the model. When handling the model, please adhere to the instructions included with the product when purchased. The brush featured in the gallery is included purely for demonstrating the scale of the model. We do not advise any cleaning of our weathered models as this may remove some of the weathering applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model is a part of the 24 Hours of Le Mans Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" title=\"Discover the 24 Hours of Le Mans Collection\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/24-hours-of-le-mans\"\u003eDiscover the Collection \u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42386995282002,"sku":"M6315-SC2-RWV","price":27495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/files\/BOX1_2025_24hLeMans_lm_08551_cea877db-8f68-497d-b66b-33fb0fd62366.jpg?v=1777641391"},{"product_id":"ferrari-312-t4-1979-us-east-grand-prix-villeneuve-weathered","title":"Ferrari 312 T4 - 1979 US East Grand Prix Winner - Villeneuve - Race Weathered with Unique Richard Kelley Prints","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited to just 12 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccompanied by four A2 archival-grade prints of iconic photographs captured by renowned Formula 1 photographer Richard Kelley and curated by Melanie Villeneuve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFurther authenticated and endorsed with a certificate signed by Melanie Villeneuve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs raced by Gilles Villeneuve in the United States East Grand Prix at Watkins Glen International Raceway on the 7th of October 1979\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeathering details precisely applied by artisans in Bristol using archival imagery\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 4500 hours to develop the model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 450 hours to build and weather each model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:8 scale model, over 56 cms\/22 inches long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach model hand-built and assembled by a small team of craftsmen\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThousands of precisely engineered parts: castings, photo-etchings and CNC machined metal components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are pleased to unveil a new Historic Formula 1 Race Weathered edition, capturing Gilles Villeneuve’s 1979 US Grand Prix East winning #12 Ferrari 312 T4. Limited to just 12 pieces, each example is individually weathered by hand at our Bristol workshop to authentically capture the car as it crossed the chequered flag after Villeneuve’s rain soaked victory. We are also delighted to reveal that each model will be accompanied by a certificate signed by Melanie Villeneuve, along with four A2 archival-grade prints of remarkable photographs captured by renowned Formula 1 photographer Richard Kelley back in the day and carefully curated by Melanie Villeneuve.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShowcasing Richard Kelley's Unique Prints\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapturing the defining moments of Villeneuve’s Ferrari career, the extraordinary photographs shot by Richard Kelley in this unique edition have been carefully curated by Melanie Villeneuve, and evoke the iconic era in which her father raced and the focused spirit of a driver who lived to find the limit. Richard Kelley, the renowned Formula 1 photographer, reflected on one of the most remarkable and unforgettable days of his career, saying:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I will always remember Gilles Villeneuve, alone in his 312 T4, as rain approached and he prepared to win the 1979 United States Grand Prix.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe weather was deteriorating, and as drivers milled about, chewing their fingernails and speaking softly to their engineers, they all had their eyes on the darkening skies. While they waited until the last instant to buckle in, Gilles already sat calmly in his cockpit, belts pulled to near race-tightness; the huge one-piece Ferrari cowling lying next to him on the tarmac.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs was common with Formula One cars then, the aluminium “tub” forming the cockpit of his #041 left his feet extending beyond the front wheels and barely extended above his hips. The remainder of his slender body would be “protected” by that fiberglass cowling and one riveted metal panel attached to the front of the forward triangular tube structure that held the steering wheel and gauges.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt seemed that every Ferrarista in New York State was pushing aggressively to see him, yet there was a “bubble” around Gilles as he sat alone; no small cadre of engineers leaning on the chassis, discussing tactics – no Mauro Forghieri urging him to nail his start.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThere simply was no need.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGilles had devastated the entire field during that weekend’s torrential rain-soaked Friday practice; setting times 22 seconds faster than any Goodyear-shod car, and a staggering 12 seconds faster than teammate and new World Champion, Jody Scheckter. With Scheckter now champion, Gilles was free to race for himself; doing lap after lap on the limit for the sheer joy of it.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHe was preparing to do it again.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs he sat in perfect silence, wearing his “race face” as he delicately put on his gloves, the air began to smell of rain. If he was conscious of the worsening conditions, his face never betrayed his emotions. On that day, it was clear he would drive the only way he knew: pedal flat to the stops. You never had to fear Gilles wasn’t up to the challenge, you feared he might go too fast.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe rain arrived 20 minutes before the start, and despite low oil pressure that had him nursing his car to the finish, he would win by 48 seconds.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMelanie Villeneuve, daughter of the racing icon Gilles Villeneuve, further remarked:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"It has been a true pleasure collaborating with Amalgam on this very special edition. These models and Richard Kelley’s photographs beautifully capture not just my father’s car, but the emotion, intensity and spirit of one of the defining moments of his career.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis project is a wonderful tribute to a definitive moment in my Dad's career, a moment of pure racing heart that has been beautifully preserved in this very special edition of models and photography.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFerrari’s First Ground-Effect Car\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA further iteration of Ferrari’s hugely successful 312 T lineage, the Ferrari 312 T4 was the Scuderia’s principal entry for the 1979 FIA Formula 1 World Championship. The T-series had already delivered three Constructors’ titles and two Driver’s Championships in the preceding four seasons, yet by the close of 1978 it faced its sternest test. Lotus’s mastery of ground-effect aerodynamics had overturned the competitive order, forcing Ferrari into a rapid and unfamiliar phase of adaption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 312 T4 was Maranello’s response, and a successful one, carrying as Jody Scheckter and Gilles Villeneuve lead the team to both the Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineering a Compromise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor 1979, Technical Director Mauro Forghieri recognised that ground‑effect aerodynamics could no longer be ignored. The challenge lay in adapting an architecture never intended for such principles. The T‑series cars were built around Ferrari’s wide, horizontally opposed flat‑12 engine: potent and reliable, but fundamentally at odds with the narrow underbody tunnels demanded by full ground‑effect design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 312 T4, closely derived from the preceding 312 T3, was therefore conceived as a pragmatic compromise. The monocoque was made as narrow as possible, yet engine packaging intruded into the space where fully developed venturi tunnels would ideally sit. In consequence, the T4 functioned less as a pure ground‑effect car and more as a refined wing car, its aerodynamic performance supported by broad sidepods carefully shaped to house radiators and intake ducting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtensive revisions were made to minimise drag and recover efficiency. Suspension geometry was redesigned, and the rear brakes were mounted inboard to reduce unsprung mass, improving both traction and consistency. While rivals pursued the fragile extremes of aerodynamic theory, Ferrari leaned on mechanical strength, balance, and engine performance, attributes long synonymous with the T‑series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost remarkable was the car’s reliability. Despite being developed under intense pressure and against a shifting technical landscape, the 312 T4 suffered only a single mechanical retirement throughout the season, an extraordinary achievement for the era. This rock‑solid dependability, paired with the flat‑12’s power and drivability, would prove decisive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFerrari Back On Top\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFerrari began the 1979 season with the outgoing 312 T3, scoring just three points from the opening rounds in Argentina and Brazil. The debut of the 312 T4 at the South African Grand Prix marked an reversal in form. In difficult, changeable conditions at Kyalami, Gilles Villeneuve led Jody Scheckter home in a decisive Ferrari 1–2, an emphatic signal that Maranello had returned to the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMomentum carried through to the United States Grand Prix West at Long Beach, where Ferrari again finished 1-2, Villeneuve once more ahead of his teammate. The Canadian’s electrifying speed briefly placed him at the head of the Drivers’ standings, but the shape of the championship soon became clear. Victory for Scheckter at Spa, from seventh on the grid, followed by a pole-to-flag triumph in Monaco, opened a decisive margin, with the South African 10 points clear by the mid-season mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVilleneuve continued to apply pressure, podium finishes in France and Austria reducing the gap to six points with four races to go. At Zandvoort, however, another assured second place for Scheckter extended his advantage, while a dramatic tyre failure while leading ended Villeneuve’s challenge and allowed Ferrari’s rivals back into contention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe campaign reached its emotional and competitive climax at Monza. Before a crowd of partisan Tifosi, the 312 T4 delivered a commanding 1-2 finish, Scheckter ahead of Villeneuve, securing the Constructors’ World Championships and earning Scheckter the accolade as the first African World Champion. The season closed on a high note, with Villeneuve claiming a podium at his home race in Canada before winning the final round at Watkins Glen, securing second place in the standings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, the Ferrari 312 T4 claimed six race victories – more than any other team – along with seven further podiums, five fastest laps and two pole positions, amassing 110 points (an additional 3 points were earned by the 312 T3 chassis). While Villeneuve matched Scheckter for outright wins and claimed more podium finishes, often thrilling with his audacity and speed, it was Scheckter’s measured accumulation of points that ultimately proved decisive. This was to be the last Ferrari to take the World Championship until Michael Schumacher’s reign of supremacy began three decades later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinner of the 1979 US East GP\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:8 scale model of the Ferrari 312 T4 is based on Gilles Villeneuve’s #12 car with which he secured victory at the United States Grand Prix (East) at Watkins Glen International Raceway on October 7th, 1979 - the dramatic finale of a season already dominated by Scuderia Ferrari. By the time the championship arrived in upstate New York, Ferrari had secured both the Drivers’ and Constructors’ titles with Jody Scheckter. However, the race itself still carried significance for the Scuderia: Villeneuve was locked in a battle for second place in the Drivers’ Championship, aiming to complete a Ferrari one-two in the standings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe race was run in treacherous, rain-soaked conditions, contributing to one of the most attritional Grands Prix of the era, with only seven of the twenty-four starters reaching the finish. From the start, Villeneuve demonstrated exceptional car control and racecraft, launching from third on the grid and seizing the lead at the first corner despite the worsening weather. In contrast, his teammate Scheckter was forced wide onto the grass at Turn 1, dropping to the back of the field and leaving Villeneuve to carry Ferrari’s challenge at the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs chaos unfolded behind him, with multiple incidents, retirements, and continually evolving track conditions, Villeneuve steadily built and managed his lead. Strategic tyre decisions and the evolving circuit saw rivals briefly challenge, most notably Alan Jones in the Williams, who took the lead on lap 31 before a disastrous pit stop resulted in his retirement, returning control of the race to Ferrari.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, Scheckter mounted an impressive recovery drive, climbing through the depleted field and briefly running second, highlighting both the resilience of the Ferrari team and the durability of the 312 T4 under extreme conditions. However, his race ended in dramatic fashion following a puncture, leaving Villeneuve as Ferrari’s sole contender at the front. In the closing stages, Villeneuve delivered a masterclass in controlled aggression and mechanical sympathy. Unknown to spectators at the time, he had been nursing critically low oil pressure for the final 25 laps, carefully balancing pace with preservation to ensure the car held together while his opponents fell by the wayside. Despite this, he maintained a commanding advantage, ultimately crossing the finish line 48 seconds ahead of Renault’s René Arnoux to secure his third victory of the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVilleneuve’s triumph not only underscored his extraordinary skill in adverse conditions but also sealed a dominant Ferrari 1-2 in the Drivers’ Championship standings for 1979. It marked a fitting conclusion to one of the Scuderia’s most successful seasons and would stand as Ferrari’s last Drivers’ Championship victory until the dawn of the Schumacher era two decades later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model 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 Race Weathered Ferrari 312 T4 is limited to just 12 pieces at 1:8 scale.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandling Race Weathered Models\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that Amalgam’s weathered models are incredibly fragile and require careful handling. We recommend you keep handling to a minimum to avoid removing the weathered effects from the model. 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