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Scale model of a race car, the Renault 8 Gordini "Tour de Corse 1965" , made by Norev. This example is reference 423397, included in the "Les P'tites Legendes Sportives" series. It is made in China, I don't know its production period. Metal body painted in blue, with printed details, including racing number "116". Black plastic base. Glazing represented in transparent plastic with details molded in the windshield. Interior details in black plastic. Detailed plastic rims with metallic gray finish, plastic tires with molded details. No suspension. The nominal scale is 1:54 and the overall length is approximately 2.9 in. About 1.4 oz. This model represents a race car, the  Renault 8   Gordini  1100 of the Régie Renault team, driven by the duo  Pierre Orsini – Jean-Baptiste Canonici  to victory in the " X Tour de Corse 1965 ". Given my passion for the formidable Alpine A110 , it's natural that I'm interested in the Renault Dauphine an...

Scale model of a race car, the '71 AMC Javelin AMX , made by Hot Wheels . This example is reference 2, included in the "2018 50th Anniversary Favorites" series. It is made in Thailand. Metal body painted in red and white, with printed details, including "50 Hot Wheels" anniversary signatures on the sides and hood. Metal base, unpainted, but apparently sealed with lacquer. Glazing represented in transparent plastic with details molded in the rear window. Interior details in silver-colored plastic. Gray plastic rims ( RR8SP ), rubber tires. No suspension. The nominal scale is 1:64 and the overall length is approximately 3 in. About 1.8 oz. This model, celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Hot Wheels, is based on a race car, the Sunoco Javelin, an AMC Javelin AMX (or SST?)  prepared by Roger Penske Racing Enterprises for the 1971 " Trans-Am Championship ", driven by Mark Donohue. In that season, Mark Donohue wins the Driver's Championship and AMC the m...

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...

Scale model of a race car, the Locomobile "Old 16"   ¹ , made by Brumm . This example is reference r20, included in the " Serie Oro ". It is made in Italy. This is an early 1980s example. Metal body painted in grayish blue. Racing number " 16 " printed on the radiator grille and applied as a decal to the sides of the hood and fuel tank. Metal base painted in grayish blue, replicating the chassis. 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 plastic, including the steering wheel in black (metal column) and the seats in black and grayish blue. Firewall (with reproduction of the dashboard) and floor in textured brown plastic suggesting wood. Detailed rubber tires, brown plastic spoked wheels with axle nuts in " brass ". No suspension. Hood safety straps detailed in plastic. The nominal scale is 1:43 and the overall length is appr...

Scale model of a race car, the Alpine A110 "Monte-Carlo 1973" , made by Norev . This example is reference 319251  ¹ , included in the " Multigam Classic " series. It is made in China in 2018. Metal body painted in metallic blue, with printed details, including racing number " 15 ". Black plastic base. Glazing represented in transparent plastic, with details molded in the windshield. Interior details in black plastic. Rubber tires, silver plastic rims. Without suspension. The nominal scale is 1:54 and the overall length is approximately 2.8 in. About 1.1 oz. This model represents a race car, the  Alpine A110 1800 S berlinette , 2nd place on the 1973 " Rallye Automobile de Monte-Carlo " , driven by Ove Andersson – Jean Todt . This race car, the Alpine A110 "Monte-Carlo 1973" , is in my collection under the themes "French Vehicles" and "Race Cars". ● Modelo à escala de um carro de corrida, o Alpine A110 "Monte-Car...