CMC has recreated an unmatchable replica in 1/18 scale. This particular model is that of Phil Hill's winning car from the Italian Grand Prix and is limited to just 6,000 pieces worldwide. Each model is hand assembled from 1,450 individual parts, with an extraordinary level of detail having been acheived.
By January 1st, 1961 many rules in Formula 1 had changed. According to the new rules, only naturally aspirated engines with a maximum displacement of 1,500 CCs were allowed to compete. These drastic rule changes put an end to the front engine F1 era, and the age to mid-mounted engines had begun.
With the new rules in mind, Ferrari developed the Dino 156 F1. What they created was a masterful workmanship with the V6 mid-engine design. One of the most remarkable highlights of this new race car was its aerodynamic aluminium body with the prominent "sharknose" front air inlets that made it unforgettable and famous all around the world.
The 1961 season became known as the great duel between two Ferrari stable mate: Wolfgang Graf Berghe von Trips and the American Phil Hill. Beside their incredible driving skills, both race drivers owe their successes to the predominent performances of the Dino 156. At the season's end, Phil Hill had finally become the first American Formula 1 World Champion.
Model details:
- Body and space frame are made of metal in a never-before-seen richness of details
- Removable engine cover and front panels reveal remarkable engine detail
- Oil tank (dry sump lubrication), lateral gasoline tanks and extra gasoline tank are made of stainless steel plate including an exact-detailed rivet arrangement
- Highly detailed replication of the 6-cyclinder V-engine with gearbox and exterior clutch, complete with pipes and cabling
- Outer velocity stack covers made of fine wire netting and velocity stack funnels in stainless steel
- Detailed cockpit including a leather framed seat shell that is covered in textile and a dashboard with all the instruments
- Authentic three-part windshield made of high-class plastic glass
- Perfectly spoked wheels with aluminium rims and hand installed stainless steel spokes and nipples
- Removable 3-winged Borrani central locking wheel nuts
- Movable tank - and air inlet flap on the front cover
- Routing of all brake, gasoline, air separator vent pipes as well as the accelerator regulation
- Complex pipe routing (water and oil) between engine and water/oil cooler
- Functional independent suspension with metal transverse control arms including coil springs and interior tubular damper
- Precisely folded exhaust pipes with metal manifolds
- Brilliant high gloss finish with starting number and Ferrari logos by use of the Tampo printing method
