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Brumm – Bugatti "Brescia"

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Scale model of a race car, the Bugatti "Brescia" , made by Brumm . This example is reference r39, included in the "Serie Oro". It is made in Italy. This is an early 1980s example. Metal body painted in light greenish blue. Racing number "7" printed on the radiator grille and applied as a decal to the sides of the hood. Metal base replicating the chassis, also painted light greenish blue. On the chassis, partial reproduction, in gray plastic, of the engine and gearbox. Spare tire mounted at the rear, attached to the fuel tank. Details of the cockpit in black plastic, including the steering wheel and the seats and floor. Dashboard molded in metal. Tires in yellowish white plastic, detailed with thread and shoulder blocks, black plastic spoked rims. No suspension. The nominal scale is 1:43 and the overall length is approximately 2.8 in, or 3 in, including the spare tire. About 1.2 oz. This model represents a race car, presumably the Bugatti Type 22 ¹ numbe...

Matchbox – 1936 Jaguar SS100

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Scale model of an automobile, the 1936 Jaguar SS100 , made by  Matchbox . This example is reference Y-1  ¹ , included in the "Models of Yesteryear" series. It is made in England from 1977 to 1991. This is an early 1980s example. Metal body painted in dark green. Metal base also in dark green, comprising in a single element the fenders, running boards and a reproduction of the chassis. Rear-mounted spare tire. No glazing in the "chrome" plastic windscreen, kept in a folded position. Interior details in black plastic, including the steering wheel, seats and floor. Rubber tires detailed with thread and shoulder blocks, plastic spoked rims in "chrome" plastic. No suspension. License plate "DLB 185". The nominal scale is 1:38 and the overall length is approximately 4.1 in. About 3.2 oz. This model represents an automobile, a  SS Jaguar 100  from 1936, equipped with a 6-cylinder in-line engine with 162.5 cu in (2663 cm³) and 102 bhp (76 kW). Top speed ...