{"title":"Sportscar Racing","description":"\u003cp\u003eSportscar racing has produced some of motorsport's most innovative, beautiful and influential competition cars. Since the earliest days of the automobile, manufacturers, engineers and drivers have tested themselves through competition, using the racetrack as the ultimate proving ground for speed, endurance and reliability. Many of the world's most celebrated motoring events, from the Mille Miglia and Carrera Panamericana to the Nürburgring, Sebring, Daytona and the 24 Hours of Le Mans, have helped shape the history of both motorsport and the motor car itself. The Sportscar Racing Collection celebrates the rich heritage of the discipline through a curated selection of editions inspired by the iconic cars that defined these illustrious contests. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"audi-r8-2005-le-mans","title":"Audi R8 - 2005 Le Mans Winner - 1:8 scale","description":"\u003cli\u003eLimited to just 199 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\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 2750 hours to develop the model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 275 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\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 Audi R8 Le Mans is limited to only 199 pieces.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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 \u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer a tailor-made service, customising your 1:8 scale model to perfectly match the specification of a real car, enhancing the already stunning features of the limited edition model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/pages\/bespoke-one-off-models\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover more about our Bespoke Models \u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249547849810,"sku":"M5038","price":9995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/products\/1_c2041c2d-0c29-4161-8bf5-67ac1e21a358.jpg?v=1601648920"},{"product_id":"bentley-blower-1930-le-mans-1-8-scale","title":"\"1929 Bentley Blower\" - 1930 Le Mans - Birkin \u0026 Chassagne - 1:8 scale","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited to just 199 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs raced by Sir Henry (Tim) Birkin and Jean Chassagne in the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on the 21st and 22nd of June 1930\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:8 scale model, over 54 centimetres\/21 inches long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied with a certificate of authenticity signed by Amalgam founder Sandy Copeman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficially licensed 24 Hours of Le Mans product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249547948114,"sku":"M5542-BE9","price":19995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/files\/M5542-BE9-Images_5.jpg?v=1780515539"},{"product_id":"bugatti-type-35","title":"BUGATTI Type 35T - 1926 Targa Florio Winner - Patinated - 1:8 scale","description":"\u003cp\u003eQuite simply the most successful racing Bugatti of all time, the Bugatti Type 35 took the Grand Prix World Championship in 1926 after winning 351 races and setting 47 records in 1924 and 1925. The 35 proved to be particularly handy at the Targa Florio, winning the Sicilian race for five consecutive years from 1925 to 1929. The Type 35 was still so relevant in 1929 that William Grover-Williams drove one to victory in the first Monaco Grand Prix to be repeated in 1930 by Rene Dreyfus. This model is of Bartolomeo ‘Meo’ Costantini’s victorious stead as raced at the seventieth running of the Targa Florio in 1926, where Bugatti dominated with a 1-2-3 victory. A close friend of Ettore Bugatti, Costantini retired from racing at the end of 1926 and took over as full time racing team manager from Ettore himself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis perfect scale model has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of the manufacturer regarding original finishes, materials, archive imagery and drawings.The use of original CAD and supremely accurate digital scanning of the original car has allowed us to perfectly recreate every detail at scale. Furthermore, the prototype model has undergone detailed scrutiny by the manufacturer’s engineering and design teams to ensure complete accuracy of representation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Bugatti Type 35T is limited to only 99 pieces.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your 1:8 scale collection with one of our elegant, harmonious and handcrafted display cabinets, stands or plinths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/display-cabinets\"\u003eView Display Cabinets for this model \u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249550995538,"sku":"M5740","price":17995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/files\/BugattiType351-8scaleWebEdits_0000_Mainwebimage.jpg?v=1775648961"},{"product_id":"bugatti-57g-tank","title":"BUGATTI Type 57G \"Tank\" - 1937 Le Mans Winner - 1:8 scale","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited to just 199 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBased on the car as raced to victory by Jean-Pierre Wimille and Robert Benoist in the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on 19 and 20 June 1937\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:8 scale model, over 37 cms\/14 inches long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach model hand-built and assembled by a small team of craftsmen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade using the finest quality materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete with opening driver door and engine cover, and a removable spare wheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 5000 hours to develop the model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 500 hours to build each model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThousands of precisely engineered parts: castings, photo-etchings and CNC machined metal components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt using extraordinarily precise digital data created from scanning the only remaining car in existence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint codes, material specifications and archive imagery provided by Bugatti\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficially licensed 24 Hours of Le Mans product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly three Type 57 Tanks were ever produced, the first of which disappeared shortly after its introduction at the Paris Auto Salon in 1936, never to be seen again. This model is based upon the second, the famous 57S-based 57G Tank, that would go on to win the French Grand Prix later that year, piloted by Jean-Pierre Wimille and Raymond Sommer. They completed the 80 lap, 1000km race in 7:58:52.7, emerging the victors by 50.6 seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore success followed the next year when, driven by Wimille and Robert Benoist, the 57G was victorious in the 24 Hours of Le Mans after completing 243 laps. This was seven more than their closest rivals in second place. Wimille would proceed to win the race again in 1939 in the third Tank, the Type 57C. Sadly, designer Jean Bugatti was involved in a fatal accident in that very car, only a few weeks after it had stormed to Le Mans victory. The Le Mans winning vehicle, chassis number 57335, is the only remaining Tank to exist and is currently on display at the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum in Philadelphia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis perfect scale model has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of the manufacturer regarding original finishes, materials, archive imagery and drawings.The use of original CAD and supremely accurate digital scanning of the original car has allowed us to perfectly recreate every detail at scale. Furthermore, the prototype model has undergone detailed scrutiny by the manufacturer’s engineering and design teams to ensure complete accuracy of representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Bugatti Type 57G \"Tank\" is limited to only 199 pieces.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your 1:8 scale collection with one of our elegant, harmonious and handcrafted display cabinets, stands or plinths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/display-cabinets\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView Display Cabinets for this model \u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249551028306,"sku":"M5739","price":19995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/files\/Bugatti57gtankwebedit_0000_IMG_5465.jpg?v=1775654869"},{"product_id":"ferrari-250-gtb-goodwood","title":"Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Competizione SWB - 1961 Goodwood TT Winner - Moss - 1:8 scale","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis famous 250 GT was produced in June 1961 and was raced to victory by Stirling Moss in the Goodwood Tourist Trophy in August 1961. The 250 GT short wheel base cars, of which this is one, secured race wins for the Prancing Horse around the globe and took the 1961 Constructors’ Trophy in the GT class. Between 1960 and 1961, the 250 GT SWB was Ferrari’s racing weapon of choice. It was consistently victorious, including success at the Tour de France and the 24 Heures Du Mans. *This particular example is one of only three right-hand drive short wheel base cars and arguably the most famous of all due to its deep blue Rob Walker racing colours and the number 7, denoting its Goodwood TT win in the hands of Moss. Moss described the nimble Ferrari as “the best GT car in the world”. It was also raced in period by Graham Hill and Innes Ireland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:8 scale model of the Ferrari 250 GTB has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of Ferrari regarding original finishes, materials, archive imagery and drawings. The use of supremely accurate digital scanning of the original car has allowed us to perfectly recreate every detail at scale. Furthermore, it has undergone detailed scrutiny by both engineering and design teams to ensure complete accuracy of representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta (1961) - 1961 Goodwood TT Winner is limited to just 99 pieces. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your 1:8 scale collection with one of our elegant, harmonious and handcrafted display cabinets, stands or plinths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" href=\"https:\/\/amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/display-cabinets?ref=IbYmpMy4O7M8\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView Display Cabinets for this model \u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe offer a tailor-made service, customising your 1:8 scale model to perfectly match the specification of a real car, enhancing the already stunning features of the limited edition model.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/pages\/bespoke-one-off-models\" title=\"Bespoke Models at Amalgam Collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDiscover more about our Bespoke Models \u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model is represented in the curated Porter Press Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" title=\"The Porter Press Collection\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/porter-press\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore More: The Porter Press Book Collection \u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249554862162,"sku":"M5356-COM","price":17995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/products\/13EDIT.jpg?v=1617186619"},{"product_id":"ferrari-250-gto-1-18","title":"Ferrari 250 GTO - 3705GT - 1962 Le Mans Class Winner - 1:18 scale","description":"\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\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 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\u003eThe ultimate expression of the 250 GT series, the Ferrari 250 GTO model was the car that encapsulated Ferrari’s philosophy best: achieving the highest level of performance and styling. Its famed charisma came not only from its innumerable racing victories, but from the unique sum of its parts. A 2,953cc Columbo V12 engine coupled to a new 5-speed gearbox with a Sergio Scaglietti-designed body on top of a 250 GT chassis; the 250 GTO represented the pinnacle of 250 GT development in competition form, whilst remaining a legitimate road car. In recent years, original examples have repeatedly set price records. Chassis 3413 GT sold at auction in 2018 for $48.4 million and, later that same year, chassis 4153 GT was sold in a private sale for a reported $70 million.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 250 GTO was built on a 2400mm wheelbase and, although the chassis was built along the same lines as the 250 GT SWB on which it was derived, it used smaller section tubing, with additional bracing for increased torsional rigidity. Four wheel disc brakes were fitted, with a cable-operated handbrake to the rear wheels. The 3-litre V12 power unit was essentially a 250 TR specification engine, producing a claimed power output of 300 bhp, which was paired with a new 5-speed, all synchromesh gearbox.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly development of the new car was shrouded in secrecy, with Giotto Bizzarrini charged with developing a car to take on and beat the Jaguar E Type. On its first outing at Monza in September 1961, prior to the Italian Grand Prix, the 250 GTO earned the nickname ‘Il Mostro’ (The Monster), due to its rough-hewn and ill-fitting prototype body. During test sessions, Stirling Moss drove the car to record times far better than those ever achieved by a similar chassis. A ‘palace revolution’ followed later in the year, and Bizzarrini found himself on the outside, with refinement of the GTO body now entrusted to Sergio Scaglietti, who created its definitive shape. The overall shape of the aluminium bodies designed and built by Scaglietti changed very little across the 36-car production run in 1962 and 1963, though the last three cars in the series, built in 1964, received Pininfarina-designed and Scaglietti-built bodies of a style very similar to that used on the mid-engine 250 LM sports racing car. Although the overall body shape didn’t alter to any great degree, the detail differences during the production run certainly did, as refinements were made across the car’s construction span.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnveiled at the annual pre-season Ferrari press conference in January 1962, the 250 GTO was the sole front-engine model amongst a line-up of mid-engine racers. New owners needed to afford the $18,000 price tag, as well as be personally approved by Enzo Ferrari. On its maiden outing in the 12 Hours of Sebring Race, the 250 GTO, driven by Phil Hill and Olivier Gendebien, finished second overall to a Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa. It also won the GT category easily by a six-lap margin, an impressive debut performance which hinted at the dominant period to come. Ferrari would go on to secure the International Championship for GT Manufacturers comfortably in 1962 and 1963. The 250 GTO would complete the hat-trick in 1964 by smaller margin of six points, having only been caught by Shelby’s competitive AC Cobras (with much larger V8 capacity engines) during its last competitive year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmongst the numerous international successes of the 250 GTO were wins in the Tour de France in 1963 and 1964, extending Ferrari’s win streak to nine straight years; GT class wins in the Targa Florio in 1962, 1963 and 1964; victories in the Tourist Trophy at Goodwood in 1962 and 1963; with GT category wins at Le Mans in 1962 and 1963, and in the Nürburgring 1000 km in 1963 and 1964.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:18 scale model is of chassis 3705GT exactly as raced at the 24 Hours of Le Mans on the 23\u003csup\u003erd\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand 24\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof 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 for Ferrari after five continuous 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\u003eNote: This is a 'Kerbside' model and does not feature any moving parts.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249554993234,"sku":"M5903","price":1050.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/files\/DSCF0569.jpg?v=1718787474"},{"product_id":"ferrari-250lm-1-18","title":"Ferrari 250 LM - 1965 Le Mans Winner - 1:18 scale","description":"\u003cul\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\u003e1:18 scale model, over 22 cms\/8 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\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\u003c\/ul\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 1:18 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\u003eNote: This is a 'Kerbside' model and does not feature any moving parts.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249555091538,"sku":"M5902","price":1050.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/files\/M5902-Ferrari250LM1.18Scale-Front3.4.jpg?v=1749208854"},{"product_id":"ferrari-250tr-sebring-1958","title":"Ferrari 250 TR - 1958 Sebring 12 Hours Winner - 1:8 scale","description":"\u003cli\u003eLimited to just 199 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBased on the #14 car as raced to victory by Phil Hill and Peter Collins in the 12 Hours of Sebring on the 22nd of March 1958\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 model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 400 hours to build each model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThousands of precisely engineered parts: castings, photo-etchings and CNC machined metal components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt using extraordinarily precise digital data, 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\u003eThis is the car, number 14, which powered Phil Hill and Peter Collins to victory at the 12 Hours of Sebring in 1958. Six of these Testa Rossas competed in the 1958 edition of the mighty race, including three Works entries and three privateers. Appreciating that Sebring is notorious (even to this day) as a circuit of high attrition, Hill and Collins decided pre-race that they would not drive at ten tenths in the early stages, saving both the car’s brakes and gearbox. They sat in fourth position in the first hour, then fell to fifth and stayed there for the next three hours. In the fifth hour, both Astons experienced a gearbox problem and before the halfway mark, number 14 took the lead. Covering 200 laps, 1040 miles and an average speed of 86.5mph, this was the car that established the all-new Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa as the main sports car championship contender for that year, with its second straight victory in the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:8 scale model of the Ferrari 250 TR has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of of the historians at both the Automotive Club de L'Quest and Ferrari Classiche 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 Ferrari’s engineering and design teams to ensure complete accuracy of representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your 1:8 scale collection with one of our elegant, harmonious and handcrafted display cabinets, stands or plinths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/display-cabinets\"\u003eView Display Cabinets for this model \u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249557418066,"sku":"M5248-SEB","price":17995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/products\/DSCF9482.jpg?v=1628095857"},{"product_id":"ferrari-250tr-le-mans-1958-lucy-belle","title":"Ferrari 250 TR - 1958 Le Mans - \"Lucybelle II\" - 1:8 scale","description":"\u003cli\u003eLimited to just 199 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs raced by Ed Hugus and team mate Ray ‘Ernie’ Erickson to seventh place in the 24 Hours of Le Mans on the 21st and 22nd June 1958\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 model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 400 hours to build each model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThousands of precisely engineered parts: castings, photo-etchings and CNC machined metal components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt using extraordinarily precise digital data, 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\u003eThe 250 Testa Rossa is now one of the world’s most sought after Ferraris. The TR was designed with existing Ferrari customers in mind, many of whom were currently racing with the 500 TRC model. The 500 TRC was known for its sublime handling and the 250TR built on this quality, using a similar chassis as platform in which to incorporate a much more powerful V12 engine with six twin-choke carburettors. The 250 Testa Rossa won the Manufacturers’ World Championship for Ferrari in 1958.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring this exciting year for the Maranello giant, the ‘Lucy Belle’ was entered for the 24 Heures du Mans by privateer, Ed Hugus under the race number ‘22’. To set the scene, the La Sarthe 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. In and amongst this background of similarly paced works race teams, the Lucy Belle, piloted by Ed Hugus and team mate Ray ‘Ernie’ Erickson, achieved a commendably seventh place overall. The Scuderia Ferrari, who had a bumper entry of 11 cars in the race, made up of both works entries and privateer teams, eventually won the race.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:8 scale model of the Ferrari 250 TR has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of the historians at both the Automotive Club de L'Quest and Ferrari Classiche regarding original finishes, materials, archive imagery and drawings. The use of supremely accurate digital scanning of the original car has allowed us to perfectly recreate every detail at scale. 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Built by Italian motor racing manufacturer, Dallara (and later Michelotto) to compete in the World Sports Car Championship during the 1994 season, the 333 SP was to join IMSA’s new WSC class. Dallara worked its magic by supplying the transmission and the suspension along with the aerodynamic development and bodywork. The engine and chassis were, however, developed solely by Ferrari in-house. The power unit was a modified version of the V12 engine used in the 1990 Ferrari 641 Formula One car, which was duly enlarged to 4 litres, capable of producing 641 brake horsepower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 333 SP showed its potential in the second half of the 1994 season, debuting at Road Atlanta and taking the first and second place, along with further wins at Lime Rock and others. The 1995 season started badly at the 24 Hours of Daytona, but this was quickly followed by a win at the formidable 12 Hours of Sebring and another four wins throughout the course of the year. Ferrari went on to take the Manufacturer’s Championship and driver Fermin Velez scooped up the Driver’s prize.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 333 SP continued to challenge for the top spot in race series around the world until the late 1990s. It was undoubtedly the inspirational car of this era of sports car racing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis model of the Ferrari 333 SP is a perfect 1:8 scale recreation of the Moretti Racing Inc. LMP class racing car as driven in the 1998 24 Hours of Le Mans by Gianpiero Moretti, Mauro Baldi and Didier Theys. This exact car, with the number 019 chassis, won \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe 24 Hours of Daytona with Mauro Baldi and Arie Luyendyk, and the 12 Hours of Sebring with Mauro Baldi and Didier Theys back to back before finishing 14th (third in the class) at the 24 Hours of Le Mans with the driver line-up that had won at Sebring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/display-cabinets\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView Display Cabinets for this model \u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249557844050,"sku":"M5875","price":17995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/products\/Ferrari_333SP_-_M5875-6_60f590e6-6f25-4518-9761-be96efdb344a.jpg?v=1601650588"},{"product_id":"ferrari-375-plus-carrera-panamericana","title":"Ferrari 375 Plus - 1954 Carrera Panamericana Winner - Maglioni - 1:8 scale","description":"\u003cli\u003eLimited Edition of 199 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs raced to victory by Umberto Maglioli in the Carrera Panamericana from the 19\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e to the 23\u003csup\u003erd\u003c\/sup\u003e of November 1954\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach model hand-built and assembled by a small team of craftsmen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:8 scale model, over 56 cms\/22 inches long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade using the finest quality materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 4000 hours to develop the model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 400 hours to build each model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\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 an original car\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArchive imagery and paint codes supplied by Scuderia Ferrari\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most important cars in Ferrari’s illustrious history, the Ferrari 375 Plus was built to extend the success of the 375 MM that powered Ferrari to success in the inaugural FIA World Sportscar Championship in 1953. Facing the threat of being unable to match the sophisticated new 8-cylinder Formula 1 designs from Mercedes-Benz and Lancia, nor even the 6-cylinder 250Fs from Maserati, Enzo Ferrari instead focused his attention upon perfecting a line of large capacity sportscars. The result would become known by the French racing community as 'Le Monstre' and by the British as 'The Fearsome Four-Nine'. The 375 Plus competed and was victorious at the most prestigious international races, earning Ferrari its first works victory at Le Mans and cementing itself into sportscar legend in the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing the 375 MM as a starting point, and the 375 Formula 1 car as inspiration, Aurelio Lampredi developed a truly powerful 4.9 litre V12 engine, rated at nearly 350 horsepower. The engine came with a single spark plug per cylinder configuration with twin magnets and was fed by three Weber-46 DCF\/3 carburettors. As a result, the 375 Plus was able to fire up to speeds of around 174mph (280km\/h), an incredible feat for a car produced in the 1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinin Farina and Carrozzeria Vignale fashioned the aluminium body, which featured flush fenders and a pronounced trunk bulge to accommodate the car’s spare tire and long-distance 190 litre (47.6 gallon) fuel tank. The 375 Plus’s new, strengthened chassis was made from steel tubes and, though it retained the same front suspension as its predecessors, the rear suspension came with a new de Dion axle, twin radius arms with transverse leaf springs and Houdaille shock absorbers. The 375 Plus’s new setup offered improved stability, balance and road handling at higher speeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ferrari 375 Plus took a stunning win in its debut race at Agadir, Morocco, in the hands of Giuseppe ‘Nino’ Farina in February 1954. Though the same driver and car would retire from the following week’s Dakar GP, they set a record fastest lap before doing so. In April, Umberto Maglioli and Nino Cassani ran a single 375 Plus in the Giro di Sicilia and, after just four hours of racing, held a three-and-a-half-minute lead, before the usually reliable Maglioli overturned the car, ending any hopes of victory. Ferrari entered four cars into the Mille Miglia in May, though sadly no car reached the chequered flag. Maglioli came the closest to victory as he chased down the leading Lancia of Alberto Ascari, before a single split pin fell out, causing the gearbox to stop functioning. This disappointment would only fuel Ferrari as, two weeks later, José Froilán González earned a dominant triumph in the Formula 1-supporting sports car race at Silverstone, leading virtually from start to finish and sensationally lapping the last-placed of the 27 starters three times. The 1954 Le Mans 24-Hour race followed. González, now partnered with Maurice Trintignant, emerged victorious in a heavily weather-affected race. It was a thriller duel with the Jaguar D-Type of Duncan Hamilton and Tony Rolt right to the end, producing the closest finish at Circuit de la Sarthe since 1933: less than 5km (just half a lap). Ultimately, it was Ferrari who would win sports car racing’s most prestigious prize for the second time. The fearsome 'Four-Nines' would not be run again by the Ferrari factory, but a series of entries came from Mexico and the United States for the five-day Carrera Panamericana in Mexico. Maglioli took a dominating victory, 25 minutes ahead of a 375 MM and nearly two hours ahead of a Porsche in third position, ensuring maximum points in the World Sportscar Championship for the Italian marque.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust five examples were constructed by Ferrari, chassis numbers 0384, 0386, 0392, 0396 and 0398 all with the AM (America) suffix, making the 375 Plus far less common than the revered Ferrari 250 GTO. In June of 2014, 0384 AM sold at a Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction for £10,753,450 (then $18.3 million), though this particular example had a contested ownership history and was eventually sold in a private settlement after a two year legal case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:8 scale model of the Ferrari 375 Plus is as raced to victory by Umberto Maglioli in the Carrera Panamericana from the 19th to the 23rd of November 1954. It was the fifth and final running of the legendary Mexican sportscar race, as well as the concluding race of the 1954 World Sportscar Championship. Ferrari had already sealed the Championship title, but victory in Mexico would see them earn maximum points for the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFerrari's American agent Luigi Chinetti arranged indirect sponsorship on the basis of finding private customers to buy 'the works entries'. Enzo Ferrari agreed, providing Umberto Maglioli would drive one of the 375 Plus cars, chassis 0392 AM. Chinetti had arranged to sell the car to American owner\/driver Erwin Goldschmidt, and so Maglioli raced in Goldschmidt’s entry. 0392 was no stranger to the racetrack, having already competed in the Mille Miglia and at Le Mans, though it was yet to see the chequered flag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe race was a brutal affair that incorporated no fewer than eight stages and 1,910 racing miles (3,070 kilometres) in total, stretching from Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, to Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua. 150 cars started the race but only 85 finished all eight stages. Maglioli completed the race in 17 hours, 40 minutes, and 26 seconds, averaging 107.93mph (173.69km\/h). He ended 24 minutes ahead of his closest competitors, Phil Hill and Richie Ginther in a Ferrari 375 MM, and 111 minutes ahead of the Porsche 550 Spyder of Hans Herrman that took third position. To put this into perspective, the winner of the augural race in 1950 took ten hours longer to finish than Maglioli. Such was the performance of his car, the light aircraft carrying the Press corps covering the Carrera was unable to keep up with Maglioli, who often attained speeds of 180mph and more. This phenomenal performance vividly emphasised just how well Ferrari had perfected the 375 Plus by the end of the 1954 season.\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 Ferrari 375 Plus as raced at the 1954 Carrera Panamericana is limited to 199 pieces at 1:8 scale. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249558171730,"sku":"M5344-P54","price":17995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/products\/M5344-P54-15-Ferrari1954375plusPanAmerica1.8Scale-Front3.4.jpg?v=1601650667"},{"product_id":"ferrari-375-plus-lemans-1954","title":"Ferrari 375 Plus - 1954 Le Mans Winner - González \u0026 Trintignant - 1:8 scale","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited Edition of 199 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs raced to victory by José Froilán González and Maurice Trintignant at the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on the 12\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e and 13\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e of June 1954\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach model hand-built and assembled by a small team of craftsmen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:8 scale model, over 56 cms\/22 inches long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade using the finest quality materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 4000 hours to develop the model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 400 hours to build each model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\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 an original car\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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most important cars in Ferrari’s illustrious history, the Ferrari 375 Plus was built to extend the success of the 375 MM that powered Ferrari to success in the inaugural FIA World Sportscar Championship in 1953. Facing the threat of being unable to match the sophisticated new 8-cylinder Formula 1 designs from Mercedes-Benz and Lancia, nor even the 6-cylinder 250Fs from Maserati, Enzo Ferrari instead focused his attention upon perfecting a line of large capacity sportscars. The result would become known by the French racing community as 'Le Monstre' and by the British as 'The Fearsome Four-Nine'. The 375 Plus competed and was victorious at the most prestigious international races, earning Ferrari its first works victory at Le Mans and cementing itself into sportscar legend in the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing the 375 MM as a starting point, and the 375 Formula 1 car as inspiration, Aurelio Lampredi developed a truly powerful 4.9 litre V12 engine, rated at nearly 350 horsepower. The engine came with a single spark plug per cylinder configuration with twin magnets and was fed by three Weber-46 DCF\/3 carburettors. As a result, the 375 Plus was able to fire up to speeds of around 174mph (280km\/h), an incredible feat for a car produced in the 1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinin Farina and Carrozzeria Vignale fashioned the aluminium body, which featured flush fenders and a pronounced trunk bulge to accommodate the car’s spare tire and long-distance 190 litre (47.6 gallon) fuel tank. The 375 Plus’s new, strengthened chassis was made from steel tubes and, though it retained the same front suspension as its predecessors, the rear suspension came with a new de Dion axle, twin radius arms with transverse leaf springs and Houdaille shock absorbers. The 375 Plus’s new setup offered improved stability, balance and road handling at higher speeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ferrari 375 Plus took a stunning win in its debut race at Agadir, Morocco, in the hands of Giuseppe ‘Nino’ Farina in February 1954. Though the same driver and car would retire from the following week’s Dakar GP, they set a record fastest lap before doing so. In April, Umberto Maglioli and Nino Cassani ran a single 375 Plus in the Giro di Sicilia and, after just four hours of racing, held a three-and-a-half-minute lead, before the usually reliable Maglioli overturned the car, ending any hopes of victory. Ferrari entered four cars into the Mille Miglia in May, though sadly no car reached the chequered flag. Maglioli came the closest to victory as he chased down the leading Lancia of Alberto Ascari, before a single split pin fell out, causing the gearbox to stop functioning. This disappointment would only fuel Ferrari as, two weeks later, José Froilán González earned a dominant triumph in the Formula 1-supporting sports car race at Silverstone, leading virtually from start to finish and sensationally lapping the last-placed of the 27 starters three times. The 1954 Le Mans 24-Hour race followed. González, now partnered with Maurice Trintignant, emerged victorious in a heavily weather-affected race. It was a thriller duel with the Jaguar D-Type of Duncan Hamilton and Tony Rolt right to the end, producing the closest finish at Circuit de la Sarthe since 1933: less than 5km (just half a lap). Ultimately, it was Ferrari who would win sports car racing’s most prestigious prize for the second time. The fearsome 'Four-Nines' would not be run again by the Ferrari factory, but a series of entries came from Mexico and the United States for the five-day Carrera Panamericana in Mexico. Maglioli took a dominating victory, 25 minutes ahead of a 375 MM and nearly two hours ahead of a Porsche in third position, ensuring maximum points in the World Sportscar Championship for the Italian marque.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust five examples were constructed by Ferrari, chassis numbers 0384, 0386, 0392, 0396 and 0398 all with the AM (America) suffix, making the 375 Plus far less common than the revered Ferrari 250 GTO. In June of 2014, 0384 AM sold at a Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction for £10,753,450 (then $18.3 million), though this particular example had a contested ownership history and was eventually sold in a private settlement after a two year legal case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:8 scale model of the Ferrari 375 Plus is as raced to victory by José Froilán González and Maurice Trintignant at the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on the 12\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e and 13\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e of June 1954. The race was a heavily rain-affected thriller, viewed by many as a battle between brute force and science: the Ferrari 375 Plus up against the new 3.4-litre Jaguar D-Type with its sleek, aerodynamic bodywork. Jaguar brought D-Types straight from the factory, so fresh that they had yet to be painted when they arrived. The British team kept the majority of their 1953 driver line up: previous winners Tony Rolt \u0026amp; Duncan Hamilton, second placed Stirling Moss and Peter Walker, and Peter Whitehead, this year paired with F1 driver Ken Wharton. Ferrari still fielded a team of top drivers, despite the absence of Ascari, Farina and Hawthorn: Umberto Maglioli, José Froilán González and Maurice Trintignant were in the current Ferrari F1 works team; with them were Paolo Marzotto, ex-Gordini driver Robert Manzon and Louis Rosier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn practice, the Ferrari and Jaguars were a class above the rest of the field. The Jaguars were showing an advantage in handling, brakes and top speed, but Ferrari had the superior power and acceleration. The race started under dark clouds, and the Ferraris raced into an early lead. After five laps, the first downpour arrived, negating the Ferrari’s power advantage. Within the hour, the gap between the front runners and the rest of the pack was already an entire lap. The Jaguars fought back in the heavy rain however, Moss taking the lead on lap 22. Wharton’s D-Type was held up early on with a blocked fuel filter and, over the next couple of hours, the Jaguars suffered engine misfires, allowing the Ferraris to build their lead once again. The rain eased off as the night arrived, which permitted the Jaguars to haul themselves back into contention, as the lead Ferraris suffered their first casualty: the Maglioli\/Marzotto car retiring with a broken transmission just after 11pm. The rain returned and caused issues for the British team, Wharton\/Whitehead suffered fuel-line issues before withdrawing with transmission problems of their own. The duo joined Moss and Walker’s D-Type in retirement, which had suffered total brake failure at 160mph at the end of the Mulsanne straight. It took two miles of escape road for the car to roll to a stop. Rolt and Hamilton, in the remaining D-Type, moved into second position and set about chasing the leading Ferrari of González and Trintignant. The Rosier\/Manzon Ferrari was still running in third until dawn arrived, when the car’s gearbox jammed in second gear, forcing its retirement. With nine hours remaining, the great rivals only had one car apiece and, as the clouds built up and rain became an ever-present threat, the prospects for the aerodynamic D-Type were starting to look promising.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGonzález and Trintignant could afford to take things cautiously, but any delays would empower the chasing Jaguar. Exactly as they feared, the Ferrari hesitated when restarting during a routine fuel stop, encouraging the Jaguar team. The gap reduced to just three minutes, though, in his haste, Rolt glanced the bank coming out of Arnage lapping a slower car, and two minutes were lost in the pits for a bout of improvised panel beating. With ninety minutes to run, Trintignant was maintaining a two-lap lead, and brought the Ferrari in for a routine stop. González took over, but the V12 refused to restart. Ferrari lost seven minutes as the mechanics desperately worked on the engine, before discovering that the rain had saturated the ignition wiring. Rolt was frantically waved on by his pit crew while the Ferrari was stationary, and by the time González was back out on track he was only three minutes ahead. With thunder and lightning now lashing the circuit and visibility at a minimum, Rolt pitted and handed over to Hamilton for the final assault on the Ferrari lead. After some extraordinary times in the awful conditions, the lead was cut to just 90 seconds. González was exhausted as he had not eaten or slept through the weekend, but his pit crew urged him on. As the track dried out, he was once more able to put down the Ferrari’s power and he reached the chequered flag to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans by just under three minutes, which was around half a lap (roughly less than 5km), the closest finish for the race since 1933.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Argentinian winner had cemented his special place in Ferrari history: three years earlier, he had scored Ferrari's first F1 victory and now, in his last appearance at La Sarthe, he also gave the Scuderia their first works victory at Le Mans. This 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. 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However, there were numerous differences between the GT and Italia variants, all borne out of the rulebook imposed by the sporting regulators. The flex splitter, so visible on the road cars, is replaced with a more conventional inlet, with air exiting the Ferrari through new louvers in the bonnet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 458 Italia’s 4.5 litre V8 engine, capable of producing around 570 brake horse power, was restricted to 464bhp. In addition, the double clutch gearbox had to be replaced. In this guise, the 458 Italia GT2 has enjoyed phenomenal success, winning the GTE class at 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2012 and 2014, 12 Hours of Sebring in 2012 and Petit Le Mans in 2011 and 2012.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmongst a huge number of racing accolades, it took the crown for the GTE Manufacturers’ and Pro Team titles in the FIA World Endurance Championship. 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To obtain type-approval for the model, 25 units had to be built, and Enzo Ferrari sold 50% of his company to Fiat to finance the project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe car was built around a tubular light-alloy semi-monocoque frame, derived from the P4 and the 612 CAN AM, with a mid-mounted 4993 cc V12 engine, with four valves per cylinder, capable of delivering 550 hp initially, with a maximum speed of 340 km\/h. The bodywork, designed by engineer Giacomo Caliri, was constructed from fibreglass and designed to be as light as possible. The 512 S was built both with a closed cockpit and in an open top, and a special long-tail aerodynamic body was created for its races at Le Mans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 512 S made its debut in the 1970 Daytona race, taking third place with Mario Andretti, Arturo Merzario and Jacky Ickx behind the wheel. The car scored its first win at the following race, the 12 Hours of Sebring, with Ignazio Giunti, Nino Vaccarella and Andretti driving the closed version of the 512 S, defeating the Porsche 908 of Peter Revson and Steve McQueen. Throughout the rest of the season, the duel continued between Ferrari and the Porsche, who raced primarily with their 917K prototype, with Porsche usually emerging the victor. Chris Amon and Merzario finished fifth in the 1000km of Brands Hatch, while in the 1000 km of Monza, 512 S cars claimed second, third and fourth places. Vaccarella and Giunti fought their way onto the third step of the podium in the Targa Florio and claimed fourth at the 1000 km of Spa. Ickx and John Surtees also claimed second position at Spa, before succeeding in another podium at the 1000km Nürburgring. Andretti and Giunti took third place with Ickx and Peter Schetty fifth at the 6 Hours of Watkins Glen. Throughout the year, several private teams did score several successes in other competitions, such as Georg Loos and Helmut Kelleners at the 500 km of Zolder in Belgium and Gianpiero Moretti at the 200 Miles of Fuji in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA modified version of the 512 S, called the 512 M, made its debut in the wake of Ferrari’s poor showing at Le Mans, where cars could only claim fourth and fifth. This car, with greater power and more advanced aerodynamics than the 512 S gave Ickx\/Giunti a win in the 9 Hours of Kyalami. However, Enzo Ferrari did not have the patience to continue developing this model and relegated the 512 M for use by private teams only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the 1971 season, Ferrari switched their attentions back to three litre sports models and would soon dedicate itself to Formula 1 racing for the next two decades. Both the 512 S and the 512 M continued to achieve good results in the hands of the privateers, with the NART team’s 512 S and the Penske team’s blue 512 M finishing in second and third place in Daytona. Merzario won the 300 km of Imola in the only official works appearance of the 512 M in 1971.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:8 scale model of the Ferrari 512 Spider as raced in the 12 Hours of Sebring by Mario Andretti and Arturo Merzario at Sebring International Raceway on the 21st of March 1970. Considered by many to be the most memorable 12 Hours of Sebring ever held, this 12th edition of 1970 proved to be drama-filled to the last. Porsche had emerged victorious at Daytona just seven weeks prior, but Andretti qualified the #19 car on pole position, giving Ferrari a small but early advantage. Two other works Ferraris entered, #21 of Ignazio Giunti and Nino Vaccarella and the #20 of Jacky Ickx and Peter Schetty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a rolling start, a first for Sebring, Andretti held onto the position until the first round of pits stops and drive changes. Porsche’s four 917K entries started to experience problems, one with electrical issues, another with a puncture. Another entry retired with irreparable suspension damage, leaving all three works Ferraris with the lead as the sun set. Fortunes changed switched during the night, the #20 Ferrari suffered from a blown head gasket, retiring after 151 laps, and problems were plaguing the #21 car which necessitated a long pit stop. Then, Andretti brought the leading #19 car into the pits with gearbox issues. Though Merzario returned the car to the track in the lead, the #15 Porsche 917K of Pedro Rodriguez and Jo Siffert was gaining rapidly. The strain on the mechanics started to show, and the #19 quickly returning to the pits again, this time not to return. Porsche was on course for another 1-2 victory, with the 917K leading the way and the Solar Productions\/Gulf sponsored #48 Porsche 908\/02 of movie star and racer Steve McQueen, who was racing with his leg in a cast, and Peter Revson in second.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith half an hour remaining, one car still running and desperate for an overall victory, Ferrari team manager gambled, calling in Giunti in the #21 car and replacing him with the faster and more experienced Andretti. Starting a lap down, Andretti was fantastic, unlapping himself quickly and piling the pressure on the Porsches ahead. Suddenly, the leading Porsche came into the pits with a front hub failure, ultimately retiring just four laps from the end of the race, promoting McQueen and Revson’s 908 into first position. Andretti promptly overtook Revson, but returned to the pits once more, this time for a fuel stop, giving the lead back to the Porsche. With just one lap to go, Andretti stormed back onto the track and chased down his rival, finishing the 248\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e and final lap just 22 seconds ahead after twelve hours of competitive racing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Ferrari 512 S is limited to just 199 pieces.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249558892626,"sku":"M5635","price":17995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/products\/Ferrari_512S_-_M5635-00001.jpg?v=1601651180"},{"product_id":"jaguar-xkd-1957-le-mans","title":"Jaguar D-type - 1957 Le Mans Winner - Flockhart \u0026 Bueb - 1:8 scale","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited to just 99 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExactly as raced to victory by British duo Ron Flockhart and Ivor Bueb in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1957\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach model hand-built and assembled by a small team of craftsmen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:8 scale model, over 55 cms\/22 inches long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in the iconic Ecurie Ecosse Metallic 'Flag Blue' exterior paint scheme\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 4000 hours to develop the model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 400 hours to build each model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThousands of precisely engineered parts: castings, photo-etchings and CNC machined metal components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt using original CAD designs developed from a scan of an original car - chassis XKD 501\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArchive imagery, paint codes and material specifications 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\u003cp\u003eDesigned specifically to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the exemplary Jaguar D-type was extremely successful in its mission, becoming one of the most dominant Le Mans cars in history. Victorious in three of the four years it competed, the D-type inspired the legendary E-type road car and eventually became the road-going XKSS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced between 1954 and 1956, the D-type shared the same basic straight 6 XK engine and many mechanic components as its elder sister, the C-type, but was structurally entirely different. The aviation industry inspired monocoque construction and aerodynamic efficiency was a marked departure from the C-type’s space frame chassis and softer body design and was considered revolutionary at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn its debut season in 1954, the D-type, driven by Duncan Hamilton and Tony Rolt fell short of winning Le Mans to Ferrari by just a single lap. The following year, Mike Hawthorn and Ivor Bueb took the chequered flag, giving the D-type its maiden Le Mans title. The event, however, was marred by the deadliest accident in the history of motorsport that not only prompted their closest competitors Mercedes-Benz to retire from the race, but caused them to leave motorsport altogether for at least two decades. In 1956 Jaguar claimed another victory, as the small Edinburgh-based Ecurie Ecosse team saw their D-type, driven by Ninian Sanderson and Ron Flockhart, pip the pursuing Aston Martin, piloted by Stirling Moss and Peter Collins, to the chequered flag by a single lap. Jaguar pulled out of motorsport as a works team at the end of the season, but privateer teams still represented the D-type and Ecurie Ecosse won again in 1957, sealing a D-type hattrick, raced by previous winners Flockhart and Bueb. They were convincingly victorious, finishing eight laps ahead of their sister car driven by Sanderson and John ‘Jock’ Lawrence. D-types dominated the leaderboard that year, suffering no retirements and taking five of the top six places, cementing its place in Le Mans history as one of the most successful cars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model is a perfect 1:8 scale recreation of the 1957 Le Mans winning D-type, as raced to victory by British duo Ron Flockhart and Ivor Bueb. It has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of Jaguar regarding original finishes, materials, archive imagery and drawings. The use of supremely accurate digital scanning of the original car has allowed us to perfectly recreate every detail at scale. Furthermore, it has undergone detailed scrutiny by both engineering and design teams to ensure complete accuracy of representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Jaguar D-type XKD 1957 Le Mans Winner is limited to only 99 pieces. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your 1:8 scale collection with one of our elegant, harmonious and handcrafted display cabinets, stands or plinths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/display-cabinets?ref=IbYmpMy4O7M8\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView Display Cabinets for this model \u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe offer a tailor-made service, customising your 1:8 scale model to perfectly match the specification of a real car, enhancing the already stunning features of the limited edition model.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/pages\/bespoke-one-off-models\" title=\"Bespoke Models at Amalgam Collection\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDiscover more about our Bespoke Models \u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model is represented in the curated Porter Press Collection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"The Porter Press Collection\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/porter-press\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore More: The Porter Press Book Collection \u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249563152466,"sku":"M5502-L57","price":17995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/files\/M5502-L57-24JaguarXKD1957Lemans1-8marketingphoto_69.jpg?v=1729871622"},{"product_id":"mclaren-f1-gtr-harrods","title":"McLaren F1 GTR - 1995 Le Mans - Harrods Livery - Third Place - 1:8 scale","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited to just 99 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBased on the #51 Harrods sponsored car of the Mach One Racing team that took the final podium place at the 24 Hours of Le Mans on the 13th and 14th of June 1995\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:8 scale model, over 53 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\u003eComplete with opening engine cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 4000 hours to develop the model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 400 hours to build each model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\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 McLaren Automotive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficially licensed 24 Hours of Le Mans product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was perhaps inevitable, given not just McLaren’s raison d’être but also Gordon Murray’s professional background and expertise, that the McLaren F1 road car would eventually take to the racetrack, even though Ron Dennis had specifically denied such a possibility when the car was launched. Murray had no such plans either. He merely dreamed of building what was quickly and widely to become recognised as the 20th century’s most exotic road car, and at the conclusion of a three-year design-and-build process he had achieved exactly that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore long, however, customers were asking for a racing version, and as the 1995 GT season drew nearer the number of requests began to climb. After much persuasion, Murray agreed to produce nine chassis, some in time for the 1995 edition of Le Mans. As the F1 was based directly on McLaren’s racing experience, little in the way of track modifications needed to be carried out. The F1 GTR was, in fact, slightly less powerful than the road going variant due to regulations limiting cars to 600bhp. The F1 GTRs also had to be fitted with steel roll-cages, the steering rack ratios were quicker, and the rubber bushing in the suspension was removed. Development of downforce was limited to a single day in the wind-tunnel under Murray’s direction, while the OZ Racing wheels concealed even larger discs and callipers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe F1 GTR quickly wrote its name into the record books, with victory at the 1995 edition 24 Hours of Le Mans against faster, purpose-built prototypes. Seven F1 GTRs entered the race, and five finished: taking first, third, fourth, fifth and thirteenth places, an incredible showing for what was essentially a road car. The victory marked some highly significant motorsport firsts: McLaren had won Le Mans at its first attempt; the F1 GTR had won the event in its first year of production, and not even Ferrari had managed that; it was also the first Le Mans win for a Finnish driver, and for a Japanese one, as well as being a first for BMW power. As if that wasn’t enough, the F1 GTR also went on to win the 1995 Global GT Championship. The cars were not only fast, but consistent. The championship-winning car of Thomas Bscher and John Nielsen won only two races that year but was nevertheless sufficiently reliable throughout the season to amass the necessary points to take the title. The greatest supercar of its generation had been transformed into the most successful British sports racing car of modern times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:8 scale model of the McLaren F1 GTR is of the #51 Harrods sponsored car of the Mach One Racing team that took the final podium place at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1995. Chassis 06R was sold new to Moody Fayed, the nephew of British-domiciled Egyptian billionaire Mohamed Al-Fayed. Sponsorship came from the world-famous Harrods department store that Al-Fayed owned and the car was painted in a distinctive yellow and green livery. Chassis 06R had already been racing in the 1995 BPR Series when it was entered into Le Mans in the capable hands of Andy Wallace, Derek Bell and his son Justin Bell. By any standards, the 1995 race was an epic. Despite the appalling weather – it rained for 16 of the 24 hours – and transmission issues, which struck the car with only two hours to go, the trio finished in an incredible third position, one lap behind the faster, purpose-built Courage C34 prototype of Mario Andretti, and two behind the surprise winners Kokusai Kaihatsu Racing in a fellow F1 GTR. This fantastic result spurred on some more success, as Andy Wallace would proceed to win three races in a row in the BPR Series behind the wheel of 06R before the year was out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of McLaren Automotive 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 McLaren's engineering and design teams to ensure complete accuracy of representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe McLaren F1 GTR is limited to just 99 pieces.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your 1:8 scale collection with one of our elegant, harmonious and handcrafted display cabinets, stands or plinths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/display-cabinets?ref=IbYmpMy4O7M8\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView Display Cabinets for this model \u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe offer a tailor-made service, customising your 1:8 scale model to perfectly match the specification of a real car, enhancing the already stunning features of the limited edition model.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/pages\/bespoke-one-off-models\" title=\"Bespoke Models at Amalgam Collection\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDiscover more about our Bespoke Models \u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model is represented in the curated Porter Press Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"The Porter Press Collection\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/porter-press\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore More: The Porter Press Book Collection \u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249565413458,"sku":"M5249-GTH","price":17995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/products\/M5249-GTH_Mclaren_F1_GTR_Harrods_1995_website_photos_2019.07.31_DSCF9519.jpg?v=1601653905"},{"product_id":"mclaren-f1-gtr-ueno-clinic","title":"McLaren F1 GTR - 1995 Le Mans Winner - Ueno Clinic Livery - 1:8 scale","description":"\u003cli\u003eLimited to just 199 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUeno Clinic sponsored #59 car that emerged victorious at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1995\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:8 scale model, over 53 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\u003eComplete with opening engine cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 4000 hours to develop the model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 400 hours to build each model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\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 McLaren Automotive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficially licensed 24 Hours of Le Mans product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was perhaps inevitable, given not just McLaren’s raison d’être but also Gordon Murray’s professional background and expertise, that the McLaren F1 road car would eventually take to the racetrack, even though Ron Dennis had specifically denied such a possibility when the car was launched. Murray had no such plans either. He merely dreamed of building what was quickly and widely to become recognised as the 20th century’s most exotic road car, and at the conclusion of a three-year design-and-build process he had achieved exactly that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore long, however, customers were asking for a racing version, and as the 1995 GT season drew nearer the number of requests began to climb. After much persuasion, Murray agreed to produce nine chassis, some in time for the 1995 edition of Le Mans. As the F1 was based directly on McLaren’s racing experience, little in the way of track modifications needed to be carried out. The F1 GTR was, in fact, slightly less powerful than the road going variant due to regulations limiting cars to 600bhp. The F1 GTRs also had to be fitted with steel roll-cages, the steering rack ratios were quicker, and the rubber bushing in the suspension was removed. Development of downforce was limited to a single day in the wind-tunnel under Murray’s direction, while the OZ Racing wheels concealed even larger discs and callipers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe F1 GTR quickly wrote its name into the record books, with victory at the 1995 edition 24 Hours of Le Mans against faster, purpose-built prototypes. Seven F1 GTRs entered the race, and five finished: taking first, third, fourth, fifth and thirteenth places, an incredible showing for what was essentially a road car. The victory marked some highly significant motorsport firsts: McLaren had won Le Mans at its first attempt; the F1 GTR had won the event in its first year of production, and not even Ferrari had managed that; it was also the first Le Mans win for a Finnish driver, and for a Japanese one, as well as being a first for BMW power. As if that wasn’t enough, the F1 GTR also went on to win the 1995 Global GT Championship. The cars were not only fast, but consistent. The championship-winning car of Thomas Bscher and John Nielsen won only two races that year but was nevertheless sufficiently reliable throughout the season to amass the necessary points to take the title. The greatest supercar of its generation had been transformed into the most successful British sports racing car of modern times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:8 scale model of the McLaren F1 GTR is of the Ueno Clinic sponsored #59 car that emerged victorious at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1995; it was a legendary and shocking victory against the purpose-built and much faster prototypes. The car itself was a development chassis, named 01R, entered at the last minute for the Kokusai Kaihatsu Racing team, who needed a car after originally being allocated 08R, which was instead used to replace a Gulf that had been crashed heavily in an accident at the 4 Hours of Jarama. By any standards, the 1995 race was an epic. The weather was appalling – it rained for 16 of the 24 hours – but the trio of Yannick Dalmas, Masanori Sekiya and JJ Lehto impressed, particularly the latter whose relentless pace saw him posting lap-times up to 20 seconds faster than his rivals. The #59 car crossed the finish line one whole lap ahead of the Courage C34 prototype of Mario Andretti, going down in folklores of Le Mans history as one of the greatest stories. 01R has remained in the ownership of McLaren ever since and is proudly displayed on the Boulevard at the McLaren Technology Centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of McLaren Automotive 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 McLaren's engineering and design teams to ensure complete accuracy of representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe McLaren F1 GTR is limited to just 199 pieces. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your 1:8 scale collection with one of our elegant, harmonious and handcrafted display cabinets, stands or plinths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/display-cabinets?ref=IbYmpMy4O7M8\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView Display Cabinets for this model \u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe offer a tailor-made service, customising your 1:8 scale model to perfectly match the specification of a real car, enhancing the already stunning features of the limited edition model.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/pages\/bespoke-one-off-models\" title=\"Bespoke Models at Amalgam Collection\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDiscover more about our Bespoke Models \u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model is represented in the curated Porter Press Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"The Porter Press Collection\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/porter-press\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore More: The Porter Press Book Collection \u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249565446226,"sku":"M5249-GTU","price":17995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/products\/M5249-GTU-SN33_6.jpg?v=1657109037"},{"product_id":"mclaren-m8d","title":"McLaren M8D - 1970 Can-Am Season - Denny Hulme - 1:8 scale","description":"\u003cp\u003eDeveloped by McLaren for use in the 1970 Canadian-American Challenge Cup, the M8D was built for the 1970 season. It was the fourth iteration of the M8A and part of a succession of cars that dominated Can-Am for four seasons from 1968-1971. The M8D gave McLaren team one of its best years in Can-Am and one of its toughest moments. At Goodwood during the pre-season, Bruce McLaren was tragically killed testing the M8D on the Lavant Straight. Part of the tail section had lifted, causing the car to spin at 170mph, leaving the track and hitting a bunker used as a flag station. The man who felt life was measured in achievements, not years alone, left behind a strong legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRallying superbly after the tragedy, which came only two weeks before the season began, McLaren proceeded to take nine wins from 10 rounds. Drivers Dan Gurney and Denny Hulme, both behind the wheels of M8Ds, took eight of those victories, whilst Peter Gethin emerged victorious in the other still racing a M8B. Hulme’s six race wins saw him to his second title, despite driving with his hands still bandaged after a fire in the M15 at Indianapolis 500.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M8D differed visually from the M8B, despite being its direct successor. With new rules banning the strut-mounted wings that had flourished in 1969, the solution at McLaren comprised a pair of tail fins which acted as fences to channel airflow over a wide, low-mounted wing located eight inches above the rear bodywork. The distinctive appearance earned the car the nickname 'the Batmobile'. It was less efficient aerodynamically without the M8B's high wing, so to maintain performance the team sought even greater horsepower. A new deal with Reynolds Aluminium gave it access to that company’s new silicon-aluminium Chevrolet blocks, 8-litre versions of which were said to be capable of producing 700bhp. In the interest of reliability, a slightly smaller 7.6-litre was chosen, giving 670bhp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:8 scale model of the McLaren M8D has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of McLaren regarding original finishes, materials, archive imagery and drawings. The use of supremely accurate digital scanning of the original car has allowed us to perfectly recreate every detail at scale. Furthermore, it has undergone detailed scrutiny by both engineering and design teams to ensure complete accuracy of representation. Every Amalgam 1:8 scale model is supplied in a luxury black presentation box and mounted on a carbon fibre or leather base protected by a clear acrylic dust cover. The model title, original branding and edition number are displayed on polished stainless-steel plaques mounted at the front end of the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your 1:8 scale collection with one of our elegant, harmonious and handcrafted display cabinets, stands or plinths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/display-cabinets\"\u003eView Display Cabinets for this model \u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249565577298,"sku":"M5448","price":12495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/products\/M5448-13-McLarenM8D1.8Scale-Front3.4.jpg?v=1609958915"},{"product_id":"mercedes-benz-sskl-1931-mille-miglia","title":"Mercedes-Benz SSKL - 1931 Mille Miglia Winner - Rudolf Caracciola - Patinated - 1:8 scale","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited to just 99 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs raced to victory by Rudolf Caracciola in the Mille Miglia on the 12th and 13th of April 1931\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:8 scale model, over 53 cms\/20 inches long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach model hand-built and assembled by a small team of craftsmen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade using the finest quality materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 4500 hours to develop the model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 450 hours to build the model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThousands of precisely engineered parts: castings, photo-etchings and CNC machined metal components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt using original drawings and archive photographs supplied by Mercedes-Benz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mille Miglia, or thousand-mile race through Italy, was a notoriously difficult and prestigious road race, won to this point by Italians piloting Italian machinery. Rudolf Caracciola broke that mould with his 1931 Mercedes- Benz SSKL privateer entry, as Mercedes-Benz were unable to offer factory resources and backing at that time. Ably assisted by his co-driver, Wilhelm Sebastian, Caracciola won the 1000 mile extravaganza, achieving an average speed of 101.1 kilometres per hour in the race from Brecia to Rome and back. Caracciola described the Mille Miglia in his autobiography as ‘1,600km on dusty country roads, passing gorges and ravines … around horrible corkscrew bends and snake-like passages; through cities, towns and villages and again along dead-straight roads at an average of 150, 160, 170km … one night and then another day.\"*The SSKL (Super-Sport-Kurz-Leicht or super-sport-short-light) was the last version of the six-cylinder compressor sports car from Mercedes-Benz and was built solely as a two-seater racing car. It used a seven-litre six-cylinder engine that produced 300 brake horsepower with its compressor fitted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:8 scale model of the Mercedes-Benz SSKL precisely replicating the car a\u003cspan\u003es raced to victory by Rudolf Caracciola in the Mille Miglia on the 12th and 13th of April 1931,\u003c\/span\u003e has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of Mercedes-Benz regarding original finishes, materials, archive imagery and drawings. The use of supremely accurate digital scanning of the original car has allowed us to perfectly recreate every detail at scale. 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 Mercedes-Benz SSKL is limited to just 99 pieces.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249566429266,"sku":"M5546-MIL","price":19995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/files\/DSCF2139.jpg?v=1737998711"},{"product_id":"porsche-917k-1970-daytona","title":"Porsche 917 KH - 1970 Daytona Winner - Rodríguez \u0026 Kinnunen - 1:8 scale","description":"\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 Leo Kinnunen, with a single stint provided by Brian Redman, at the 24 Hours of Daytona in 1970. On the awesome 31-degree high bankings of the Daytona Speedway, ex-Aston Martin race team manager John Wyer's Gulf-sponsored team finished 1-2 in the race, with Jo Siffert and Redman (in his actual car) taking the second podium place. The #2 lead car annihilated its rivals, breaking the distance record by 190 miles, 48 laps ahead of the #28 works Ferrari in third. It was the first race in which the iconic Porsche 917K appeared, and this victory was effectively the start of 917K's domination of the WSC for the next two seasons.\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 is limited to just 199 pieces.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your 1:8 scale collection with one of our elegant, harmonious and handcrafted display cabinets, stands or plinths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/display-cabinets\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\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\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/porsche-917-collection\" title=\"Link to Porsche 917K Collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan 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":40249566888018,"sku":"M5288-D70","price":17995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/products\/M5288-D70-62_-_Porsche_917K_Gulf_Daytona_1970_1.8_Scale_-_Front_3.4.jpg?v=1601654701"},{"product_id":"porsche-917k-1970-le-mans","title":"Porsche 917 KH - 1970 Le Mans Winner - Herrman \u0026 Attwood - 1:8 scale","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited to just 199 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBased on the #23 car as raced to victory by Hans Herrman and Richard Attwood in the 24 Hours of Le Mans on the 13th and 14th of June 1970\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\u003eComplete with opening door and engine cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 4000 hours to develop the model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 400 hours to build each model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint codes, material specifications and archive imagery provided by Porsche\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficially licensed 24 Hours of Le Mans product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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 #23 car driven to victory by German veteran driver Hans Herrman and British racer Richard Attwood at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1970. Heavy rain produced a race of attrition in which only seven cars were classified as finishers, out of the 57 who began the race. Porsche's dominance was all encompassing, with a car on each step of the podium as well as taking every class win. Victory was intensely sweet for Herrman on his thirteenth attempt, particularly after missing out on victory in the previous year by just 120 metres.\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 Le Mans 1970 is limited to just 199 pieces.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your 1:8 scale collection with one of our elegant, harmonious and handcrafted display cabinets, stands or plinths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" href=\"https:\/\/amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/display-cabinets\"\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\u003ca title=\"Link to Porsche 917K Collection\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/porsche-917-collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan 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":40249566920786,"sku":"M5288-L70","price":17995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/products\/M5288-L70-26_-_Porsche_917_1970_Le_Mans_Winner_Red_1.8_Scale_-_Front_3.4.jpg?v=1601654740"},{"product_id":"porsche-917kh-1971-le-mans","title":"Porsche 917 KH - 1971 Le Mans Winner - Van Lennep \u0026 Marko - 1:8 scale","description":"\u003cli\u003eLimited to just 199 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\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 400 hours to build each model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThousands of precisely engineered parts: castings, photo-etchings and CNC machined metal components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\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\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 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 Porsche 917 KH Le Mans 1971 is limited to just 199 pieces.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your 1:8 scale collection with one of our elegant, harmonious and handcrafted display cabinets, stands or plinths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" href=\"https:\/\/amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/display-cabinets\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\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\u003ca 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\"\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":40249566953554,"sku":"M5288-L71","price":17995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/products\/M5288-L71-4-Porsche917LeMansMartini1.8Scale-Front3.4EDITED.jpg?v=1601654796"},{"product_id":"porsche-919-hybrid","title":"Porsche 919 Hybrid - 2014 Le Mans - LMP1-H #14 - 1:8 scale","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited to just 100 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs raced at Le Mans in 2014 by Romain Dumas, Marc Lieb and Neel Jani\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso available to order in the #20 car livery as raced by Timo Bernhard, Brendon Hartley and Mark Webber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach model hand-built and assembled by a small team of craftsmen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:8 scale model, over 58 cms\/22 inches long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade using the finest quality materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 4000 hours to develop the model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 400 hours to build each model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\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 Porsche AG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficially licensed 24 Hours of Le Mans product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine 1:8 large-scale collector’s model of the Porsche 919 Hybrid as raced at Le Mans in 2014 by Romain Dumas, Marc Lieb and Neel Jani.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model has been hand-crafted utilising the original CAD data supplied directly by Porsche AG and has undergone strict scrutiny by both the design and engineering teams to ensure complete accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model is also available to order in #20 car livery of Timo Bernhard, Brendon Hartley and Mark Webber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/display-cabinets\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView Display Cabinets for this model \u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249566986322,"sku":"M5798","price":15995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/products\/DSCF5153_0034ff34-a651-42d6-a384-a580e865adc7.jpg?v=1602261465"},{"product_id":"ferrari-333-sp-1997-le-mans-1-18","title":"Ferrari 333 SP - 1997 Le Mans - 1:18","description":"\u003cli\u003eBased on the Moretti Racing Inc. 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Built by Italian motor racing manufacturer, Dallara (and later Michelotto) to compete in the World Sports Car Championship during the 1994 season, the 333 SP was to join IMSA’s new WSC class. Dallara worked its magic by supplying the transmission and the suspension along with the aerodynamic development and bodywork. The engine and chassis were, however, developed solely by Ferrari in-house. The power unit was a modified version of the V12 engine used in the 1990 Ferrari 641 Formula One car, which was duly enlarged to 4 litres, capable of producing 641 brake horsepower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 333 SP showed its potential in the second half of the 1994 season, debuting at Road Atlanta and taking the first and second place, along with further wins at Lime Rock and others. The 1995 season started badly at the 24 Hours of Daytona, but this was quickly followed by a win at the formidable 12 Hours of Sebring and another four wins throughout the course of the year. Ferrari went on to take the Manufacturer’s Championship and driver Fermin Velez scooped up the Driver’s prize. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 333 SP continued to challenge for the top spot in race series around the world until the late 1990s. It was undoubtedly the inspirational car of this era of sports car racing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis model of the Ferrari 333 SP is a perfect 1:18 scale recreation of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoretti Racing Inc. LMP class racing car as driven in the 1997 24 Hours of Le Mans by Gianpiero Moretti, Max Papis and Didier Theys. They finished third in their class and sixth overall, the best result ever achieved by a 333 SP at Le Mans. \u003c\/span\u003eThis exact car, with the number 010 chassis, was victorious at the Sebring 2 Hours and Lime Rock in 1997 and also achieved several second place finishes in the Road Atlanta 3 Hours, the Watkins Glen 3 Hours and the Sebring 12 Hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Amalgam 1:18 scale model is supplied in a luxury black box with a protective outer carrying sleeve. Each model is mounted on a polished black acrylic base protected by a clear acrylic dust cover. The base holds a booklet containing the certificate of authenticity along with information and collateral material about the car. The model title and original branding is displayed on a polished stainless steel plaque mounted at the front end of the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: This is a 'Kerbside' model and does not feature any moving parts.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249567772754,"sku":"M5934","price":1050.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/files\/M5934FerrariF333SP1-18marketingphoto_8_EDIT.jpg?v=1724863333"},{"product_id":"ferrari-330-p4-1-18","title":"Ferrari 330 P4 - 1967 Le Mans - Second Place - 1:18 scale","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:18 scale model, over 23 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\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\u003c\/ul\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 1:18 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\u003eNote: This is a 'Kerbside' model and does not feature any moving parts.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249567838290,"sku":"M5933","price":1050.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/products\/M5933-127_-_Ferrari_330_P4_0858GT_1.18_Scale_-_Front_3.4.jpg?v=1601655233"},{"product_id":"ferrari-250tr-1-18","title":"Ferrari 250 TR - 1958 Le Mans Winner - 1:18 scale","description":"\u003cul\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\u003e1:18 scale model, over 21 cms\/8 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 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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 250 Testa Rossa is now one of the world’s most sought after Ferraris. The TR was designed with existing Ferrari customers in mind, many of whom were currently racing with the 500 TRC model. The 500 TRC was known for its sublime handling and the 250TR built on this quality, using a similar chassis as platform in which to incorporate a much more powerful V12 engine with six twin-choke carburettors. The 250 Testa Rossa won the Manufacturers’ World Championship for Ferrari in 1958.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo 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. The Scuderia Ferrari, who had a bumper entry of 11 cars in the race, made up of both Works entries and privateer teams, eventually won the race with this car.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis fine 1:18 scale model of the Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of the historians at both the Automotive Club de L'Quest and Ferrari Classiche 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\u003eEvery Amalgam 1:18 scale model is supplied in a luxury black box with a protective outer carrying sleeve. Each model is mounted on a polished black acrylic base protected by a clear acrylic dust cover. The base holds a booklet containing the certificate of authenticity along with information and collateral material about the car. The model title and original branding is displayed on a polished stainless steel plaque mounted at the front end of the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: This is a 'Kerbside' model and does not feature any moving parts.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249567871058,"sku":"M5908","price":1050.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/files\/DSCF5558.jpg?v=1714135395"},{"product_id":"1967-porsche-911-r-monza-1-18","title":"Porsche 911 R - 1967 BP World Record Attempt Specification - 1:18 scale","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBased on chassis 001R as driven by Rico Steinemann, Dieter Spoerry, Jo Siffert and Charles Vögele during Porsche’s World Endurance Speed Record attempts at Monza, from the 31st October to the 3rd November 1967\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:18 scale model, over 31cm\/12in 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 using original CAD designs developed from a scan of an original car\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecisely engineered parts: castings, photo-etchings and CNC machined metl components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal archive drawings and material specifications supplied by the Porsche Museum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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. Each model is mounted on a polished black acrylic base protected by a clear acrylic dust cover. The base holds a booklet containing the certificate of authenticity along with information and collateral material about the car. The model title and original branding is displayed on a polished stainless steel plaque mounted at the front end of the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: This is a 'Kerbside' model and does not feature any moving parts. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249567936594,"sku":"M5915","price":1050.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/files\/M5915Porsche911R1967BPWorldRecord1-18marketingphoto_10_EDIT.jpg?v=1723119646"},{"product_id":"ferrari-bb-lm-1979-le-mans","title":"Ferrari 512 BB LM - 1979 Le Mans","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis fine scale model has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of the manufacturer regarding original finishes, materials, archive imagery and drawings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe use of original CAD and supremely accurate digital scanning of the original car has allowed us to perfectly recreate every detail at scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurthermore, the prototype model has undergone detailed scrutiny by the manufacturer’s engineering and design teams to ensure complete accuracy of representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/display-cabinets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eView Display Cabinets for this model \u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249569542226,"sku":"M5877-L79","price":17995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/products\/5_res_c4b38a93-d1f0-4eb5-a2c7-cebe9030fe54.jpg?v=1601656331"},{"product_id":"ferrari-bb-lm-1979-daytona","title":"Ferrari 512 BB LM - 1979 Daytona - 1:8 scale","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 1978 Ferrari had begun to develop a racing variant of the 512 BB, a car which had a lot of competitive potential. Ferrari extensively modified four 512s in 1978, termed BB LM by Ferrari. Following a disappointing first attempt at the 1978 Le Mans, the bodywork of the BB LMs was replaced by a new design developed by Pininfarina which was 16 in (41 cm) longer and carried over none of the original styling cues. The pop-up headlights were now replaced by fixed units integrated into the fascia, while the tail was lengthened to the maximum allowed by regulations. The 512 BB LM became a powerful blend of refined Italian engineering and American muscle body styling. Nine of these revised BB LMs were built by Ferrari in 1979.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1:8 scale Ferrari 512 BB LM model is of the NART #68 car as raced at the 24 Hours of Daytona in 1979 and displays an incredible depth of engineering detail under the opening rear engine cover with an exact replica of the 4.9 litre V12 Ferrari engine. The spartan racing interior is visible through opening doors and displays all the fine details, including the interior wiring and the emergency fire extinguisher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine scale model has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of the manufacturer regarding original finishes, materials, archive imagery and drawings. The use of original CAD and supremely accurate digital scanning of the original car has allowed us to perfectly recreate every detail at scale. 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Built for the new ’750 kg’ regulations that would come into effect in 1934, its enlarged 3.3 litre straight-eight engine was dual purpose: to not only power the Type 59 race car but the upcoming Type 57 grand tourer. The car was noticeably lower than its predecessor due to its underslung rear suspension and dry-sump engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Type 59 was outgunned by its rivals, the Italian Alfa Romeo and the German ‘Silver Arrows’ Mercedes-Benz and Auto Union who were both financially backed by their respective governments. Bugatti, however, were using their own money to race. It is a testament of Ettore Bugatti's talent that his 'old fashioned' Grand Prix cars were still relatively competitive. The Type 59 did manage to score a 1-2 victory in the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa, with cars in the hands of René Dreyfus and Antonio Brivio, after all of the top runners crashed out. 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Dimensions: 1360mm x 680mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: We have included an image of the assembled model in the gallery for reference. This offer is for the parts board only.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eOne of the most important cars in Ferrari’s illustrious history, the Ferrari 375 Plus was built to extend the success of the 375 MM that powered Ferrari to success in the inaugural FIA World Sportscar Championship in 1953. Facing the threat of being unable to match the sophisticated new 8-cylinder Formula 1 designs from Mercedes-Benz and Lancia, nor even the 6-cylinder 250Fs from Maserati, Enzo Ferrari instead focused his attention upon perfecting a line of large capacity sportscars. The result would become known by the French racing community as 'Le Monstre' and by the British as 'The Fearsome Four-Nine'. The 375 Plus competed and was victorious at the most prestigious international races, earning Ferrari its first works victory at Le Mans and cementing itself into sportscar legend in the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing the 375 MM as a starting point, and the 375 Formula 1 car as inspiration, Aurelio Lampredi developed a truly powerful 4.9 litre V12 engine, rated at nearly 350 horsepower. The engine came with a single spark plug per cylinder configuration with twin magnets and was fed by three Weber-46 DCF\/3 carburettors. As a result, the 375 Plus was able to fire up to speeds of around 174mph (280km\/h), an incredible feat for a car produced in the 1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinin Farina and Carrozzeria Vignale fashioned the aluminium body, which featured flush fenders and a pronounced trunk bulge to accommodate the car’s spare tire and long-distance 190 litre (47.6 gallon) fuel tank. The 375 Plus’s new, strengthened chassis was made from steel tubes and, though it retained the same front suspension as its predecessors, the rear suspension came with a new de Dion axle, twin radius arms with transverse leaf springs and Houdaille shock absorbers. The 375 Plus’s new setup offered improved stability, balance and road handling at higher speeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ferrari 375 Plus took a stunning win in its debut race at Agadir, Morocco, in the hands of Giuseppe ‘Nino’ Farina in February 1954. Though the same driver and car would retire from the following week’s Dakar GP, they set a record fastest lap before doing so. In April, Umberto Maglioli and Nino Cassani ran a single 375 Plus in the Giro di Sicilia and, after just four hours of racing, held a three-and-a-half-minute lead, before the usually reliable Maglioli overturned the car, ending any hopes of victory. Ferrari entered four cars into the Mille Miglia in May, though sadly no car reached the chequered flag. Maglioli came the closest to victory as he chased down the leading Lancia of Alberto Ascari, before a single split pin fell out, causing the gearbox to stop functioning. This disappointment would only fuel Ferrari as, two weeks later, José Froilán González earned a dominant triumph in the Formula 1-supporting sports car race at Silverstone, leading virtually from start to finish and sensationally lapping the last-placed of the 27 starters three times. The 1954 Le Mans 24-Hour race followed. González, now partnered with Maurice Trintignant, emerged victorious in a heavily weather-affected race. It was a thriller duel with the Jaguar D-Type of Duncan Hamilton and Tony Rolt right to the end, producing the closest finish at Circuit de la Sarthe since 1933: less than 5km (just half a lap). Ultimately, it was Ferrari who would win sports car racing’s most prestigious prize for the second time. The fearsome 'Four-Nines' would not be run again by the Ferrari factory, but a series of entries came from Mexico and the United States for the five-day Carrera Panamericana in Mexico. Maglioli took a dominating victory, 25 minutes ahead of a 375 MM and nearly two hours ahead of a Porsche in third position, ensuring maximum points in the World Sportscar Championship for the Italian marque.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust five examples were constructed by Ferrari, chassis numbers 0384, 0386, 0392, 0396 and 0398 all with the AM (America) suffix, making the 375 Plus far less common than the revered Ferrari 250 GTO. In June of 2014, 0384 AM sold at a Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction for £10,753,450 (then $18.3 million), though this particular example had a contested ownership history and was eventually sold in a private settlement after a two year legal case.\u003cem\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note that, due to the large size of this piece and complexities of shipping, additional costs will be calculated and billed separately based on delivery location.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249572098130,"sku":"M6106","price":17495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/products\/375_Parts_Boad_Gallery.jpg?v=1601657711"},{"product_id":"porsche-917k-1970-daytona-1-18","title":"Porsche 917 KH - 1970 Daytona Winner - Rodríguez \u0026 Kinnunen - 1:18 scale","description":"\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.\u003cbr\u003e\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 #2 car driven to victory by Pedro Rodríguez, Leo Kinnunen and Brian Redman at the 24 Hours of Daytona in 1970. On the awesome 31-degree high bankings of the Daytona Speedway, ex-Aston Martin race team manager John Wyer's Gulf-sponsored team finished 1-2 in the race, with Jo Siffert and Brian Redman taking the second podium place. The #2 lead car annihilated its rivals, breaking the distance record by 190 miles, 48 laps ahead of the #28 works Ferrari in third. It was the first race in which the iconic Porsche 917K appeared, and this victory was effectively the start of the 917K's domination of the WSC for the next two seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Amalgam 1:18 scale model is supplied in a luxury black box with a protective outer carrying sleeve. Each model is mounted on a polished black acrylic base protected by a clear acrylic dust cover. The base holds a booklet containing the certificate of authenticity along with information and collateral material about the car. The model title and original branding is displayed on a polished stainless steel plaque mounted at the front end of the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: This is a 'Kerbside' model and does not feature any moving parts.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model 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 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\"\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":40249572425810,"sku":"M6012","price":1050.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/products\/M6012-075-Porsche917GulfNo2WinnerDaytona19701.18Scale-Front3.4.jpg?v=1624279502"},{"product_id":"ferrari-330-p4-le-mans","title":"Ferrari 330 P4 - 1967 Le Mans - Second Place - 1:8 scale","description":"\u003cli\u003eLimited to just 199 pieces\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\u003eComplete with opening doors and engine cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 4500 hours to develop the model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 400 hours to build each model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThousands of precisely engineered parts: castings, photo-etchings and CNC machined metal components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal CAD designs created after 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\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\u003eThe Ferrari 330 P4 is limited to just 199 pieces at 1:8 scale.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249575047250,"sku":"M5964","price":17995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/products\/M5964-1_-_Ferrari_330_P4_Le_Mans_1967_1.8_Scale_-_Front_3.4.jpg?v=1621336905"},{"product_id":"alfa-romeo-8c-2900-mille-miglia","title":"Alfa Romeo 8C 2900 - 1938 Mille Miglia Winner","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 8C 2900 was always destined for greatness, being designed for the fearsome Italian Mille Miglia and the formidable 24 Hours of Le Mans, and being engineered by the legendary Vittorio Jano. It sported the 2.9 litre version of Alfa’s established 8C engine, said to boast 225bhp, aided and abetted by two superchargers and double updraught Weber carburettors. Bodywork for the model was largely provided by period coachwork maestro Carrozzeria Touring, who crafted the 2900’s stunning teardrop-shaped mudguards to the tapered rear. Over the course of five years of production, five examples, all made in 1938, stood out alone, from the 40 or so 2900s made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:8 scale model is based on one of only five cars built especially for the Mille Miglia, chassis 412031. The No. 143 car, driven by Clemente Biondetti, emerged victorious in the 1938 edition of the legendary Italian race, two minutes ahead of another 8c 2900 driven by Carlo Pintacuda. Pintacuda was on course to win the fabled race after setting incredible average speeds in the early stages, leading from the Italian town of Piacenza to Terni but, unfortunately for him, locked his brakes and lost position to Biondetti whilst undertaking repairs. After a gruelling twelve hours at the wheel, Biondetti was a worthy winner. The Alfa Romeo 8C 2900 Mille Miglia remains one of the most sought-after pre-war cars of all time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of the manufacturer regarding original finishes, materials, archive imagery and drawings. The use of original CAD and supremely accurate digital scanning of the original car has allowed us to perfectly recreate every detail at scale. 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--------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your 1:8 scale collection with one of our elegant, harmonious and handcrafted display cabinets, stands or plinths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/display-cabinets\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView Display Cabinets for this model \u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe offer a tailor-made service, customising your 1:8 scale model to perfectly match the specification of a real car, enhancing the already stunning features of the limited edition model. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/pages\/bespoke-one-off-models\" title=\"Bespoke Models at Amalgam Collection\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDiscover more about our Bespoke Models \u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249575080018,"sku":"M5545-MIL","price":19995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/products\/M5545-MIL-2_-_Alfa_Romeo_8C_2900_1.8_Scale_-_Front_3.4_Higher_52aa4680-0abb-45a0-8edc-e4806da98ecc.jpg?v=1601658917"},{"product_id":"ferrari-250-gto-3943gt","title":"Ferrari 250 GTO - 3943GT - 1963 Nürburgring 1000km Class Winner - 1:8 scale","description":"\u003cli\u003eLimited Edition of 199 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExactly as raced by Pierre Noblet and Jean Guichet at the Nürburgring 1000KM on the 19\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e of May 1963\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBespoke Models can be built to the owner's specification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach model hand-built and assembled by a small team of craftsmen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:8 scale model, over 56 cms\/22 inches long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade using the finest quality materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 4000 hours to develop the model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 400 hours to build each model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThousands of precisely engineered parts: castings, photo-etchings and CNC machined metal components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt using our own CAD data developed after scanning original chassis 3987GT and with the assistance of the historians at Ferrari Classiche\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\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\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3943GT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced in late 1962, Ferrari 250GTO 3943GT was purchased by French steel industrialist and renowned racer Pierre Noblet. Finished in red with a French tricolore stripe, 3943GT contested with some success, at times partnered by close friend and future Le Mans winner Jean Guichet. 3943GT’s race debut occurred at the Paris 1000km towards the end of the year, where Noblet and Guichet took fourth position. The duo wouldn’t race 3943GT for another six months but would score a strong victory at the Dakar 6 Hours, finishing eight laps ahead of their closest rivals. A close battle at the 1963 Spa-Francorchamps 500km, in which the top four all finished within a lap of each other, saw Noblet take second spot racing solo. One week later, in the car’s first appearance at the Nürburgring 1000km, Noblet and Guichet drove the 250GTO to second overall, finishing on the same lap as the winning Ferrari 250 P and defeating their own class rivals by three laps. Noblet would continue to race 3943GT in 1964 with less success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3943GT was sold on to fellow Frenchman and semi-professional rally driver Robert Neyret, who continued to race the Ferrari to more success. Neyret emerged best in class in the 1966 Paris 1000km, co-driven by compatriot Jacques Terramorsi, the 1967 Mont Ventoux Hill Climb and the 1967 Rallye Pétrole-Provence, with Jean-Claude Syda alongside him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe car remained in French ownership after Neyret, until was acquired by American Tom Price in 1983. During the following years, Price regularly raced and exhibited the 250GTO until he sold it to the current owner Charles E. Nearburg for $26million in 2010. Nearburg had 3943GT completely restored and it has since been shown at events on both sides of the Atlantic, winning multiple awards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis perfect 1:8 scale model of the Ferrari 250GTO 3943GT Chassis is modelled on the #46 car as raced at the 1963 Nürburgring 1000km with Noblet and Guichet at the wheel. 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 Ferrari 250GTO #3943GT Chassis is limited to only 199 pieces.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your 1:8 scale collection with one of our elegant, harmonious and handcrafted display cabinets, stands or plinths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/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\n\u003cp\u003eThis model is part of our very exclusive 250 GTO Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Link to Ferrari 250GTO Collection\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/ferrari-250-gto-collection\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover more about our Ferarri 250 GTO Collection \u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe offer a tailor-made service, customising your 1:8 scale model to perfectly match the specification of a real car, enhancing the already stunning features of the limited edition model.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Bespoke Models at Amalgam Collection\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/pages\/bespoke-one-off-models\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/pages\/bespoke-one-off-models\"\u003eDiscover more about our Bespoke Models \u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model is represented in the curated Porter Press Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/porter-press\" title=\"The Porter Press Collection\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/porter-press\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore More: The Porter Press Book Collection \u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249576390738,"sku":"M5376-3943GT","price":17995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/products\/M5376-3943GT-2_-_Ferrari_250_GTO_Nurburgring_No46_1963_1.8_Scale_-_Front_3.4.jpg?v=1601659612"},{"product_id":"ford-gt40-1969-le-mans-winner","title":"Ford GT40 - 1969 Le Mans Winner - 1:8 scale","description":"\u003cli\u003eLimited to just 199 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs raced in 1969 at Le Mans by Jacky Ickx and Jackie Oliver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach model hand-built and assembled by a small team of craftsmen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:8 scale model, over 50 cms\/20 inches long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade using the finest quality materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 4000 hours to develop the model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 400 hours to build each model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\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\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/z11w9YTfF_c\" height=\"315\" width=\"100%\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFollowing 24 months of deep research and intense development work, with the assistance and cooperation of the Ford Archive and Heritage department, and Gulf Oil International, Amalgam Collection today revealed the first images of their extraordinarily detailed model of the Ford GT40. Based on chassis #1075, the model depicts this most famous of Ford’s race cars, exactly as it was raced to victory at Le Mans in 1969 by Jacky Ickx and Jackie Oliver. Measuring nearly 51cm (20in) long, this model is limited to just 199 pieces.\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 first 50 models ordered will be accompanied by a Giclée art print of a beautiful Rainer Schlegelmilch photograph shot in the early stages of 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 Ford GT40 1969 Le Mans Winner is limited to just 199 pieces. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your 1:8 scale collection with one of our elegant, harmonious and handcrafted display cabinets, stands or plinths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" href=\"https:\/\/amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/display-cabinets?ref=IbYmpMy4O7M8\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView Display Cabinets for this model \u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe offer a tailor-made service, customising your 1:8 scale model to perfectly match the specification of a real car, enhancing the already stunning features of the limited edition model.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" title=\"Bespoke Models at Amalgam Collection\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/pages\/bespoke-one-off-models\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDiscover more about our Bespoke Models \u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249577177170,"sku":"M5768-L69","price":17995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/products\/DSCF9860.jpg?v=1625842642"},{"product_id":"bugatti-eb110-lm-1994-le-mans","title":"BUGATTI EB110 LM - 1994 Le Mans - 1:8 scale","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited to just 199 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBased on the car as raced by Alain Cudini, Éric Hélary and Jean-Christophe Bouillon in the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on 18 and 19 June 1994\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:8 scale model, over 55 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\u003eOver 3000 hours to develop the model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 300 hours to build each model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThousands of precisely engineered parts: castings, photo-etchings and CNC machined metal components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt using original CAD designs, paint codes and material specifications provided by Bugatti\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficially licensed 24 Hours of Le Mans product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith plans being put in place from 1989, the EB110GT was presented to the public in Paris in 1991 on the day that would have marked Ettore Bugatti’s 110th birthday, hence the car’s name. The car was originally designed by Marcello Gandini but his designed angular design was considered too radical and Giampaolo Benedini was tasked to soften the design into what we now know as the EB110.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mid-engine sports car housed a technologically advanced 3.5 litre mid-mounted 12-cylinder engine, further enhanced by four turbochargers. Two camshafts per bank and 60 valves – five per cylinder – ensured an extraordinarily fast throttle response. Depending on the exact model, the engine generated between 560 and 610HP, permanently transmitted to all four wheels, giving a 0-100km\/h sprint time of as little as 3.26 seconds. This made it the fastest series-production car of its era, and gave it a top speed of 351km\/h. Bugatti set four world records with the EB110: fastest acceleration, fastest series-production sports car, fastest gas-powered sports car and fastest series-production car on ice. Even today, almost 30 years later, the EB110 is still among the world’s fastest cars. The aluminium body panels are bonded to a carbon fibre monocoque chassis; the EB110 was the first road car to feature this technique. Aluminium, carbon fibre and aramid fibre-reinforced plastic were used for the body, the wheels were cast from magnesium and each screw was made of titanium. The car also possessed active aerodynamics and an all-wheel drive system, also scarcely used in the automotive industry at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 96 EB110 GT and 32 EB110 Supersport production cars were produced up until 1995, a total of around 128 vehicles, two of which were official factory racing cars with an output of 670HP. These raced at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, at Suzuka and in the American IMSA series, including the 24 Hours of Daytona. They were the last cars to leave the factory gates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine model of the Bugatti EB110 is a 1:8 scale replica of the car that entered the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1994, Bugatti’s first foray at Le Mans after a lengthy 55-year absence from the legendary track. Next to the ‘Dauer’ Porsche, the Bugatti proved fastest in practice and entered the race with drivers Alain Cudini, Le Mans winner Éric Hélary and Jean-Christophe Bouillon. Despite an impressive performance, the EB110 needed all four of its turbos replaced during the morning session and dropped well down the rankings. The team’s race came to an end during the dying laps when a tyre blowout threw the Bouillon into the barriers on the Mulsanne Straight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Bugatti EB 110 model has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of Bugatti regarding original finishes, materials, archive imagery and drawings. The use of supremely accurate digital scanning of the original car has allowed us to perfectly recreate every detail at scale. Furthermore, it has undergone detailed scrutiny by both the Bugatti engineering and design teams to ensure complete accuracy of representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: This is a 'Kerbside' model and does not feature any moving parts.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your 1:8 scale collection with one of our elegant, harmonious and handcrafted display cabinets, stands or plinths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/display-cabinets\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView Display Cabinets for this model \u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249577668690,"sku":"M5742-LM","price":12495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/products\/M5742-LM-BugattiEB110LM_2_e1ee97c6-ad84-43ae-881a-e5943dff5572.jpg?v=1604337185"},{"product_id":"ferrari-250-tr-1958-le-mans-winner","title":"Ferrari 250 TR - 1958 Le Mans Winner - 1:8 scale","description":"\u003cli\u003eLimited to just 199 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\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 model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 400 hours to build each model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThousands of precisely engineered parts: castings, photo-etchings and CNC machined metal components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt using extraordinarily precise digital data, 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 of 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. 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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":"jaguar-d-type-the-autobiography-of-xkd-504","title":"Jaguar D-type: The Autobiography of XKD 504 (Limited Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis book will be delivered from the UK. Local duties and taxes may be applicable on import to regions outside the UK. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eBy purchasing this title, you agree and consent to your information being shared with Porter Press International for use in the fulfilment of your order.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Porter Press – fine books curated by Amalgam - the full collection\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/porter-press\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003ePorter Press – fine books curated by Amalgam - the full collection \u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/products\/jaguar-xkd-1957-le-mans\" title=\"Link to Jaguar D-Type at 1:8 scale\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore more: the 1957 Le Mans winning Jaguar D-type at 1:8 scale \u0026gt;\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis superb book tells the story of one of the most historically interesting of all Jaguar D-types – a car that has raced more than any other D-type. The long and varied life of XKD 504 is recounted in full, from its role as a works car used extensively for testing fuel injection, to two seasons of racing throughout Europe with Ecurie Ecosse, to four busy years of national competition in the hands of first Mike Salmon and then Peter Sutcliffe. This book provides fascinating insight into every aspect of this D-type’s history, supported by a fine collection of period photographs. Any Jaguar enthusiast will enjoy this addition to the ‘Great Cars’ series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey content\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLife as a works car, including its important testing role and two races in 1956.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo seasons with Ecurie Ecosse, including sixth place in the 1957 ‘Monzanapolis’, fifth place in the 1958 Goodwood Tourist Trophy and a trip to Sebring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the period 1959–61 Mike Salmon raced XKD 504 45 times, culminating in victory in the Autosport Three Hours at Snetterton.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaced through 1962 by Peter Sutcliffe, who crashed heavily in XKD 504’s first outing of 1963.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis D-type’s active life in historic racing is also covered, including its long period in the ownership of Neil Corner, connoisseur collector and enthusiastic historic racer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNearly 300 period photographs, many previously unpublished, supported by a portfolio of specially commissioned location photography.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLimited Edition\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stunning limited edition bound in leather with gilt edges and cased in a grey cloth slipcase. As a special touch, there is an embossed reproduction of the chassis number on the front of the book. Limited to just 100 copies and signed by Chas Parker, Norman Dewis and Philip Porter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Author\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhilip Porter is a Jaguar authority best known for his award-winning E-type books, notably The Definitive History and Ultimate E-type, as well as for running two successful Jaguar clubs, the XK Club and the E-type Club. His co-author, Chas Parker, swapped a career in astronomy for writing about motor sport, and his five books include comprehensive histories of Brands Hatch and Silverstone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTitle Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthor: Philip Porter \u0026amp; Chas Parker \u003cbr\u003ePublication: September 2015\u003cbr\u003eSpecifications: 285x235mm, jacketed hardback, page extent 320pp \u003cbr\u003eIllustrations: over 300 photographs, including colour\u003cbr\u003eLanguage: English\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Porter Press International \u003cbr\u003eISBN: 978-1-907085-26-0\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Porter Press International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249579438162,"sku":"M6154","price":350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/products\/JaguarXKD504MainWebImage.jpg?v=1601661222"},{"product_id":"jaguar-lightweight-e-type-the-autobiography-of-4-wpd","title":"Jaguar Lightweight E-type: The Autobiography of 4 WPD (Limited Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis book will be delivered from the UK. Local duties and taxes may be applicable on import to regions outside the UK. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eBy purchasing this title, you agree and consent to your information being shared with Porter Press International for use in the fulfilment of your order.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/porter-press\" title=\"Porter Press – fine books curated by Amalgam - the full collection\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/porter-press\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003ePorter Press – fine books curated by Amalgam - the full collection \u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Jaguar Lightweight E-Type (LWE) - 'Car Zero' (2014)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/products\/jaguar-lwe-car-zero\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/products\/jaguar-lwe-car-zero\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore more: the Jaguar Lightweight E-type \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" color=\"#ff2a00\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eas recreated by Jaguar in 2014 at 1:8 scale \u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Great Cars book outlines in exhaustive detail the history of the most important competition Jaguar E-type. Run by John Coombs with factory support and driven by some of the best racing drivers of the day, this car took part in the E-type’s first motor race and later became the prototype all-aluminium Lightweight E-type.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe car’s post-Coombs racing life is also fully covered, embracing up-and-coming Brian Redman’s exploits with it in 1965 and its modern-day successes at the Goodwood Revival, where it has twice won the TT Celebration race and has been raced by numerous fine drivers, including Dario Franchitti and Emanuele Pirro.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this book expert author Philip Porter covers this famous E-type’s active life in every detail, using a wide variety of source material – including factory documentation – to explore not only the car’s race-by-race performances but also the trials and tribulations of its development and evolution. A fine array of period photographs – every competition appearance is shown – and a gallery of magnificent modern images support the meticulously researched text. This is the complete record of a most significant racing car and the first in the exciting new Great Cars series – next title is Porsche 917 written by Ian Wagstaff.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Points\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautifully designed and presented\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst in the new Great Cars Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked with stunning period material, most never seen before\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStory of the prototype Lightweight E-type told in full\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 WPD raced by great drivers, including Graham Hill, Roy Salvadori, Dan Gurney, Jackie Stewart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLimited Edition\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stunning limited edition, bound in grey leather with gilt edges, and cased in a grey cloth slipcase. As a special touch, there is an embossed reproduction of the number plates BUY 1 and 4 WPD, on the front and back covers. Limited to 100 copies and signed by Philip Porter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Author\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhilip Porter is the author of more than 30 motoring books. He started competing in hill climbs and sprints while still at school and was later bitten by the classic car bug. He has written motor racing books with Sir Stirling Moss, Murray Walker and Martin Brundle. In 2005, he created Porter Press International, which is now one of the world’s leading motoring publishers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTitle Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthor: Philip Porter \u003cbr\u003ePublication: September 2014\u003cbr\u003eSpecifications: HB, 320 Pages, \u003cbr\u003e283mm x 235mm (portrait) \u003cbr\u003eIllustrations: over 320 photographs, including colour\u003cbr\u003eLanguage: English\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Porter Press International \u003cbr\u003eISBN: 978-1-907085-18-5\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Porter Press International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249579470930,"sku":"M6155","price":350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/products\/Jaguar4WPDMainWebImage.jpg?v=1601661249"},{"product_id":"ford-gt40-1969-le-mans-winner-1-18","title":"Ford GT40 - 1969 Le Mans Winner - 1:18 scale","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs raced in 1969 at Le Mans by Jacky Ickx and Jackie Oliver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach model hand-built and assembled by a small team of craftsmen\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 24 Hours of Le Mans product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\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\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\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: This is a 'Kerbside' model and does not feature any moving parts.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249579831378,"sku":"M6148","price":1050.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/files\/DSCF0518_96b4cd78-a9f0-428f-a7f2-663b805b1765.jpg?v=1705942354"},{"product_id":"mclaren-f1-gtr-the-definitive-history","title":"McLaren F1 GTR - The Definitive History","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis book will be delivered from the UK. Local duties and taxes may be applicable on import to regions outside the UK. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eBy purchasing this title, you agree and consent to your information being shared with Porter Press International for use in the fulfilment of your order.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/porter-press\" title=\"Porter Press – fine books curated by Amalgam - the full collection\"\u003ePorter Press – fine books curated by Amalgam - the full collection \u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"McLaren F1 GTR - 1995 Le Mans\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/products\/mclaren-f1-gtr-ueno-clinic\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover the 1995 Le Mans winning McLaren F1 GTR, replicated at 1:8 scale \u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"McLaren F1 GTR - 1995 Le Mans - 3rd Place\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/products\/mclaren-f1-gtr-harrods\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView the Harrods-sponsored 1995 Le Mans Competitor at 1:8 scale \u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwenty-five years on from its famous début victory in the 1995 Le Mans  24 Hours, the wonderful McLaren F1 GTR is the subject of this major two-volume history. Derived from the BMW V12-powered three-seat McLaren F1 road car, the F1 GTR only came into existence because of customer pressure on designer Gordon Murray to produce a racing version. With 28 examples built over three seasons, the F1 GTR was fabulously successful, winning 41 of its 131 races and taking two international championship titles. This sumptuous book outlines the life of the McLaren F1 GTR in exhaustive depth, with Volume 1 devoted to race-by-race narrative and Volume 2 to individual car histories and the stories of the people who raced them, all supported by over 775 colour photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey content\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign and development of the F1 GTR, including thoughts from Gordon Murray, the car’s designer and also writer of this book’s foreword.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRacing in 1995: besides the celebrated McLaren victory at Le Mans, F1 GTRs dominated the BPR Global GT Endurance Series, winning 10 of its 12 rounds, with John Nielsen and Thomas Bscher narrowly emerging as champions in Bscher’s West-sponsored car.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRacing in 1996: a second all-conquering BPR season delivered the championship title to Ray Bellm in his Gulf-sponsored car, partnered by James Weaver, while a campaign in Japan’s national championship saw John Nielsen and David Brabham crowned champions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRacing in 1997: the F1 GTR evolved into Long Tail form and a BMW-funded team arrived to join the action, taking all five McLaren victories in the new FIA GT Championship, although the Schnitzer-run team’s quickest drivers, JJ Lehto and Steve Soper, narrowly missed out on the title.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRacing in 1998: Steve O’Rourke’s privateer F1 GTR Long Tail achieved a remarkable fourth overall and the GT class win at Le Mans, but by now the FIA GT Championship had become a Mercedes benefit and the two participating McLarens were outclassed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwilight years in Japan: two F1 GTRs soldiered on in Japan from 1999 to 2005, achieving one more victory, at Miné in 2001.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCar histories: all 28 F1 GTRs receive detailed resumés of their lifetimes, complete with period and modern photographs showing them in their myriad guises, often with various changes of colour and livery over the years, plus conversions to road use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe people: key McLaren and team personnel provide first-hand recollections, followed by views of the men who raced F1 GTRs successfully, from Le Mans achievers Yannick Dalmas and Derek Bell to multiple winners Ray Bellm, Thomas Bscher, John Nielsen, Andy Wallace, James Weaver, JJ Lehto and Steve Soper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited to only 1,000 copies, numbered and signed by the author.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMark Cole is a journalist and TV commentator who covered the BPR GT series and FIA GT Championship during the four-year period in which the McLaren F1 GTRs competed, attending all the races in 1995, 1996 and 1997, plus most of those in 1998. His career also includes spells as club editor of \u003cem\u003eAutosport\u003c\/em\u003e magazine, press officer at Thruxton and Silverstone circuits, and press attaché for the FIA World Sports Car Championship. He has been a commentator on Eurosport TV for 28 years. His previous books have been about Brands Hatch, GT racing, the Ford GT40 and John Fitzpatrick Racing. He lives in Buckingham.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTitle Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthor: Mark Cole\u003cbr\u003ePublication: November 2020\u003cbr\u003eSpecifications: 340x245mm portrait hardback, page extent 648pp over two volumes. 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Local duties and taxes may be applicable on import to regions outside the UK. By purchasing this title, you agree and consent to your information being shared with Porter Press International for use in the fulfilment of your order.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/porter-press\" title=\"Porter Press – fine books curated by Amalgam - the full collection\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePorter Press – fine books curated by Amalgam - the full collection \u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/ferrari-250-gto-collection\" title=\"Ferrari 250 GTO Collection by Amalgam\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover the full collection of Amalgam Ferrari 250 GTO models \u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUltimate Ferrari 250 GTO\u003c\/em\u003e explores the story of this iconic family of cars in more detail and with more authority than ever before. Introduced in 1962 as the final evolutionary step in the long-running 250 GT series, the GTO was the last and best GT racer of the front-engine era. It remained at the forefront for three seasons, winning a hat-trick of World Championship titles for Ferrari. Ever since, GTOs have retained their exalted status not just because of their racing achievements but also their exquisite beauty, undoubted charisma and — for those lucky enough to have experienced this — peerless driveability. Indeed, the GTO’s illustrious reputation has made it the world’s most desirable car, as confirmed by the record-breaking prices repeatedly paid for the finest examples. Packed with superb photographs, many not previously published, this lavish two-volume production does true justice to this ultimate car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Content\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe build-up: the first volume begins with a close look at the GTO’s forebears, followed by study of its design and development along with a full technical description.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 1962 season: between wins both on debut in the Sebring 12 Hours and in the year’s last race in The Bahamas, the GTO’s activities are covered in full, not just in the World Championship but also in other competition all over the world, including tortuous European hillclimbs and even adventures in Africa.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 1963 season: despite the endeavours of the opposition, the GTO’s supremacy intensified during its second season, with more entrants running in more events, from endurance classics such as the Le Mans 24 Hours to sprints at obscure British venues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 1964 season: Ferrari beat off a strong challenge from Shelby American’s Cobras to take its third title, helped in part by an upgrade that included a revamped body design for new GTOs, and also for a few existing ones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLater life: this section explains how GTOs continued to compete internationally and with occasional success far beyond their heyday.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChassis histories: the second volume is devoted to comprehensive individual histories of the 36 GTOs, all of which have survived to the present day. Packed with new research and fresh insights, these accounts include interviews with owners and racers past and present, information about restorations and participation in events, and much more, plus a wide array of photographs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUltimate Ferrari 250 GTO is limited to just 600 copies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames Page grew up around motorsport thanks to his father’s involvement in sprints and hillclimbs, and spent his childhood devouring the many car-related books and magazines around the house. After studying journalism at Falmouth University, during which he contributed race reports to \u003cem\u003eMotoring News\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eAutosport\u003c\/em\u003e, he had a brief diversion into the world of professional golf before joining Future Publishing in 2005 as a production assistant. He was deputy editor of \u003cem\u003eClassics Monthly\u003c\/em\u003e (2007–11) before moving to \u003cem\u003eClassic \u0026amp; Sports Car\u003c\/em\u003e, first as deputy editor (2011–14), then editor (2014–16). Now freelance, his activities include writing books, one of which is \u003cem\u003eFerrari 250 LM\u003c\/em\u003e in Porter Press’s ‘Exceptional Cars’ series. He lives in Gloucestershire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProject consultant\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eKeith Bluemel is a Ferrari expert of world-wide renown whose body of work includes co-authorship with Jess G. 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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":"aston-martin-db4-gt-zagato-1961-goodwood","title":"Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato - 1961 Goodwood TT - Salvadori - 1:8 scale","description":"\u003cli\u003eLimited Edition of 199 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBespoke Models can be built to the owner's specification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach model hand-built and assembled by a small team of craftsmen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:8 scale model, over 53 cms\/21 inches long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade using the finest quality materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 5000 hours to develop the model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 500 hours to build each model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThousands of precisely engineered parts: castings, photo-etchings and CNC machined metal components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt using extraordinarily precise digital data from scanning the original car, 1 VEV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Y8uDM3YVPtg\" height=\"315\" width=\"100%\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBritish Aston Martin engineering, combined with Italian Zagato body design: a powerful partnership that has given birth to many extraordinary cars since the 1960s, but none more beautiful and valuable than the Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato. There is good reason for the current valuation of 1 VEV between $10 and $15 million USD. Discipline is the father of creativity, and the beautiful form of the DB4 GT Zagato was moulded and forged by the demanding brief handed to Ercole Spada to take every aspect of the already exceptional DB4 GT’s performance, and push it to a new level.  With a raised top speed of 154 mph, the Zagato bodied car added three miles per hour to the top speed, with 0-60 in only 6.1 seconds. This was truly a race car made legal for the road, and anyone who has seen one of these cars up close will have experienced the impression of aircraft quality engineering they exude. In a nutshell, this car is automotive art at its most refined, and with only 19 cars created it is no surprise that the value is so very high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead more about the Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato here:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e \u003ca style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" data-emb-href-display=\"petrolicious.com\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/petrolicious.com\/articles\/ercole-spada-became-a-legend-at-23\" href=\"https:\/\/petrolicious.com\/articles\/ercole-spada-became-a-legend-at-23\"\u003ePetrolicious\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" data-emb-href-display=\"www.astonmartin.com\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.astonmartin.com\/en-gb\/models\/past-models\/db4gt-db4gt-zagato\" href=\"https:\/\/www.astonmartin.com\/en-gb\/models\/past-models\/db4gt-db4gt-zagato\"\u003eAston Martin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" data-emb-href-display=\"drivetribe.com\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/drivetribe.com\/p\/the-story-of-zagato-for-the-love-Y_10p00BQvCAHcLv6HDHRw?iid=GzX0kPxFSHenbWe3kseR5g\" href=\"https:\/\/drivetribe.com\/p\/the-story-of-zagato-for-the-love-Y_10p00BQvCAHcLv6HDHRw?iid=GzX0kPxFSHenbWe3kseR5g\"\u003eDrive Tribe\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" data-emb-href-display=\"www.hagerty.com\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.hagerty.com\/media\/market-trends\/celebrating-100-years-of-zagato\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hagerty.com\/media\/market-trends\/celebrating-100-years-of-zagato\/\"\u003eHagerty\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" data-emb-href-display=\"www.classicdriver.com\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.classicdriver.com\/en\/article\/cars\/could-aston-martin-become-most-expensive-british-car-sold-auction\" href=\"https:\/\/www.classicdriver.com\/en\/article\/cars\/could-aston-martin-become-most-expensive-british-car-sold-auction\"\u003eClassic Driver\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo faithfully recreate 1 VEV, we were honoured to be given access to the original car to capture every detail with a very precise digital scan, and make a photoshoot of around 1000 high resolution images. Primary references have been taken from photographs shot at the 1961 Goodwood TT, with secondary references from other races of the period, and from the car today which was carefully restored to its original specification in 2007.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered by many as the most desirable Aston Martin road car of all time, the DB4 GT Zagato is easily one of the most exciting and beautiful sports cars to ever emerge from the UK. It was unveiled at the London Motor Show at Earl’s Court in October 1960, clothed in a stunningly beautiful and lightweight body from the famous Italian coachbuilder Zagato. As pre-cursors to perhaps the most famous Aston Martin, DB5, DB4GT and DB4GT Zagato played a crucial role in defining some of the iconic design cues still used in by Aston Martin today. Only 19 examples of this car were ever produced, and this rarity is reflected in their high value today: an original could be expected to be achieve over five million pounds at auction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DB4 itself was released to universal acclaim in 1958, whilst the GT variant was introduced just a year later, with Aston Martin eager to take it to the track. For this reason, the GT model had distinct modifications which prepared the DB4 for racing endurance. A shortened wheelbase, a much sparser interior and lighter bodywork contributed to its 85kg weight loss over the standard car, whilst the hood concealed a potent version of the 3.7 litre, straight six-cylinder engine that used triple Weber carburetors, twin-spark ignition, high lift camshafts and a 9:1 compression ratio raise power output to 302 bhp. Furthermore, the model had a dual-plate clutch, close-ratio transmission, Salisbury Power-Lok differential and larger Girling disc brakes. The GT’s maximum speed was 151 mph (243 km\/h) and could sprint to 60 mph (97 km\/h) in just 6.1 seconds. It was the fastest road legal production car at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a large factory backing, the DB4 GT was raced extensively with success by many famous drivers of the day. Despite this, Aston Martin felt they could achieve more, having emerged victorious at the 1959 edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans with the purpose built DBR1. Enter Milan-based coachbuilder Zagato. Styling of the car was enlisted to Ercole Spada who was a newcomer to the Zagato firm and only 23 years old. In less than a week, Spada had transformed the DB4 GT, combining the essence of the Aston Martin’s shape with Zagato’s free flowing lines into a smaller, even more lightweight car. Many steel components were replaced by aluminium counterparts. Nearly every non-essential element disappeared such as the bumpers. With the help of Perspex and aluminium components, a further 45kgs were shed from the GT’s weight. The front incorporated the curved profile of Aston’s signature grill and the front was low enough to warrant twin bulges on the hood for valve cover clearance. In the trunk was a huge fuel tank and spare tire which left room for little else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Zagato did race, earning a podium on its first competitive appearance in the hands of Stirling Moss. Three Zagatos competed at Le Mans in 1961, including the most well-known 1 VEV and 2 VEV of John Ogier's Essex Racing Stable. A repeat of the 1959 Le Mans victory was not to be, with all three cars retiring. Success would follow for the first time just a month later at Aintree in a British Grand Prix Support race, as Lex Davison, behind the wheel of 2 VEV, took a last lap lead from a Jaguar E-Type. Further success followed at several British circuits such as Silverstone, Oulton Park and Brands Hatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:8 scale model of the Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato replicates chassis DB4GT\/1082\/R, more commonly known as ‘1 VEV’, exactly as raced at the 1961 RAC Goodwood Tourist Trophy in the hands of Roy Salvadori for John Ogier’s Essex Race Stable. Arguably one of the car’s finest moments, Salvadori qualified third fastest after practice with a time of 1 minute 36.6 seconds, ahead of his teammates Jim Clark and Innes Ireland, but behind Stirling Moss and Mike Parkes in their Ferrari 250 GT SWBs. A slightly slower start dropped 1 VEV to fourth behind Clark at the end of the first lap, though Salvadori regained this place soon after as the trunk of Clark’s Aston had opened itself and had to pull into the pits to fix the issue. Around halfway through the race, Parkes was black-flagged when part of his undertray began to drag on the road after an off-course excursion behind the bushes at Woodcote, allowing Salvadori and 1 VEV up into second place. This was not to last, as Parkes made a tactical surprise on his fourth and final pit stop, managing to undercut both Salvadori and Ireland to regain second place. Although Salvadori tried hard in the last 15 minutes to pull back the seven second deficit, the heavier Aston Martin just did not have the steam to make up any ground and he brought the car home to claim the final podium position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 VEV was originally built and raced together with sister car ‘2 VEV’ (DB4GT\/0183\/R) by John Ogier’s Essex Race Stable. Both cars were lightweight track focused versions of the Zagato derivative. 1 VEV was originally purchased and raced in the ‘green’ shade of Aqua Verde Caliente “1 VEV” and appears to have been sold by Ogier around early 1968, by which time it appears to have undergone at least 3 colour changes – ‘white’ around April 1965, ‘maroon’ around April 1966 and ironically ‘Ferrari red’ in October 1967. The car remained with Mr. Gregory up to 1990, in which it appeared to have undergone several bodywork changes to trim and arches, as well as minor interior modifications such as a radio, before being restored around 1990 and bought at auction. Despite these changes, given the lengths of ownerships and that the car had no major accidents, it remained very original. In 2007, under the watchful guidance of 1 VEV’s owner, the car was faithfully and extensively restored again, this time as accurately as possible, ensuring a return to its original 1961 specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of Aston Martin 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 Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato is limited to just 199 pieces. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your 1:8 scale collection with one of our elegant, harmonious and handcrafted display cabinets, stands or plinths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/display-cabinets\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView Display Cabinets for this model \u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe offer a tailor-made service, customising your 1:8 scale model to perfectly match the specification of a real car, enhancing the already stunning features of the limited edition model.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Bespoke Models at Amalgam Collection\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/pages\/bespoke-one-off-models\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDiscover more about our Bespoke Models \u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249581895762,"sku":"M5750-SC1","price":19995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/files\/DSCF8131-1.jpg?v=1701705776"},{"product_id":"porsche-917kh-1971-le-mans-1-18","title":"Porsche 917 KH - 1971 Le Mans Winner - Van Lennep \u0026 Marko - 1:18 scale","description":"\u003cul\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\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 base model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecisely engineered parts: castings, photo-etchings and CNC machined metal components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase model built using a digital scan of the original 917 chassis and paint codes supplied by Porsche\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficially licensed 24 Hours of Le Mans product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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 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 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\u003eNote: This is a 'Kerbside' model and does not feature any moving parts.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model 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":40249582026834,"sku":"M6015","price":1050.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/files\/DSCF9360_1fe0d8a7-a37c-4326-b800-bbc47572158e.jpg?v=1705942084"},{"product_id":"porsche-917kh-1971-le-mans-weathered","title":"Porsche 917 KH - 1971 Le Mans Winner - Van Lennep \u0026 Marko - Race Weathered - 1:8 scale","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 - 1:18 scale","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. 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