Ford GT40 1969 Le Mans Winner Race Weathered Version in 1:18 scale
This is the Ford GT40 1969 Le Mans Winner Race Weathered Version in 1:18 scale by Amalgam.
The 1969 Ford GT40, famously known as the Le Mans Winner, secured its place in automotive history with a remarkable victory at the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans race. Piloted by Jacky Ickx and Jackie Oliver, this iconic car not only dominated the competition but also showcased Ford's engineering prowess and racing pedigree. What sets this race apart is the extraordinary finish, where Jacky Ickx's protest against Le Mans' traditional "Le Mans start" led to a legendary moment. Instead of sprinting to their cars, drivers were required to walk across the track, strap in, and then start their engines. Ickx's deliberate walk to his GT40 and his refusal to rush underscored the dangers of the chaotic start, highlighting the need for safety improvements. Despite starting at the back, Ickx and Oliver's skillful driving and the GT40's reliability led them to a thrilling victory, solidifying its status as one of the greatest race cars of all time.
The 1969 Ford GT40, famously known as the Le Mans Winner, secured its place in automotive history with a remarkable victory at the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans race. Piloted by Jacky Ickx and Jackie Oliver, this iconic car not only dominated the competition but also showcased Ford's engineering prowess and racing pedigree. What sets this race apart is the extraordinary finish, where Jacky Ickx's protest against Le Mans' traditional "Le Mans start" led to a legendary moment. Instead of sprinting to their cars, drivers were required to walk across the track, strap in, and then start their engines. Ickx's deliberate walk to his GT40 and his refusal to rush underscored the dangers of the chaotic start, highlighting the need for safety improvements. Despite starting at the back, Ickx and Oliver's skillful driving and the GT40's reliability led them to a thrilling victory, solidifying its status as one of the greatest race cars of all time.
- Limited to just 250 pieces
- Based on chassis #1075 as raced to victory by Jacky Ickx and Jackie Oliver in the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on the 14th and 15th of June 1969
- Model accompanied by an A2 archive quality Giclée print of the car cruising down the pit lane after its victory on track
- Weathering details precisely applied by artisans in Bristol using archival imagery
- 1:18 scale model, over 22 cms/8.8 inches long
- Made using the finest quality materials
- Over 800 hours to develop the model
- Precisely engineered parts: castings, photo-etchings and CNC machined metal components
- Built with the assistance and cooperation of the Ford Archive and Heritage department, and Gulf Oil International
- Officially licensed Ford, Gulf Oil and 24 Hours of Le Mans product
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