Hot Wheels – Ford GT-40
Scale model of a race car, the Ford GT-40 , made by Hot Wheels . This example is reference 2 ¹ , included in the " 2007 All Stars " series. It is made in Thailand in 2007. Metal body painted in dark red, with printed details, including the race number " 22 ". Black plastic base. Glazing represented in transparent plastic, with molded details. Interior details in black plastic. Plastic wheels ( 5SP ), "chrome" rims. No suspension. The nominal scale seems to be 1:58 and the overall length is approximately 2.8 in. About 1.3 oz. This model represents a race car, the Ford GT40 Mark I, possibly one of 87 semi-monocoque chassis, P/1000–1086, completed in 1965–1969. These race cars were normally equipped with the 4736 cm³ 289 Cobra "small block" V8 engine, with power outputs around 380 bhp. Optionally, some were delivered to customers without an engine and transmission. The Ford GT40 is one of my ten favorite cars – of all time. I have several reprodu...