Lotus 38 1965 500 Indy DNF Driver: Dan Gurney #17 in 1:18 scale
This is the Lotus 38 1965 500 Indy DNF Driver: Dan Gurney #17 in 1:18 scale by Tecnomodel.
The 1965 Lotus 38, driven by Dan Gurney and bearing the number 17, is a significant car in motorsport history, particularly for its groundbreaking design in the Indianapolis 500. Although it did not finish (DNF) the race, the Lotus 38 was revolutionary as one of the first rear-engine cars to compete at Indy, a stark contrast to the traditional front-engine roadsters of the time. This design shift, pioneered by Lotus, offered superior aerodynamics and better weight distribution, setting a new standard in IndyCar racing. The sleek, streamlined profile and innovative engineering of the Lotus 38 helped to usher in a new era of race car design, ultimately transforming the landscape of American open-wheel racing. Despite its DNF, the Lotus 38 driven by Gurney remains an iconic symbol of this pivotal moment in motorsport history.
This model is hand painted and polished to a beautiful finish and has a sealed body. Resin models are
exceptionally accurate of scale, shape and detail. Each model is created using a variety of production
processes, to achieve this precision. They are produced using a composite material referred to in the
industry as “resin”. Photo etched parts, die-cutting, tampo printing and waterslide decals are often used
for the most authentic replication.
The 1965 Lotus 38, driven by Dan Gurney and bearing the number 17, is a significant car in motorsport history, particularly for its groundbreaking design in the Indianapolis 500. Although it did not finish (DNF) the race, the Lotus 38 was revolutionary as one of the first rear-engine cars to compete at Indy, a stark contrast to the traditional front-engine roadsters of the time. This design shift, pioneered by Lotus, offered superior aerodynamics and better weight distribution, setting a new standard in IndyCar racing. The sleek, streamlined profile and innovative engineering of the Lotus 38 helped to usher in a new era of race car design, ultimately transforming the landscape of American open-wheel racing. Despite its DNF, the Lotus 38 driven by Gurney remains an iconic symbol of this pivotal moment in motorsport history.
This model is hand painted and polished to a beautiful finish and has a sealed body. Resin models are
exceptionally accurate of scale, shape and detail. Each model is created using a variety of production
processes, to achieve this precision. They are produced using a composite material referred to in the
industry as “resin”. Photo etched parts, die-cutting, tampo printing and waterslide decals are often used
for the most authentic replication.
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