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Nissan Deltawing Le Mans 2012

The Deltawing is the 21st century`s most daring race car designed by Ben Bowlby. The basic idea was: half the weight, half the fuel, half the power, half the drag, all the speed. And Bowlby could convincingly demonstrate the advantage of the delta form: he put a hammer head on the floor and said: “Pretend the head is the back of the car and now move it and look how easily it turns.” Dan Gurney, Duncan Dayton and Don Panoz and finaly Nissan were convinced. They built the car and began to test it but it didn`t worked perfectly. The elder Gurney had the realization that the DeltaWing had a very similar shape to the innovative 1981 Eagle Indy car. So they copied the floor design and the vortex generators and suddenly the DeltaWing was working in the wind tunnel as expected. More over the development driver said: „within three laps, the balance felt right, and the corners were flat. It were great.” Despite its name, the car lacks any front or rear wings – downforce comes from the underbody. The engine was a four-cylinder turbocharged direct injection one producing 300 bhp. In 2012 Le Mans 24h the car arrived laptimes between LMP1 and LMP2 level.  But after six hours of the race, a Toyota LMP1 car knocked him off the track and into a concrete wall. The DeltaWing was the most original race car to run Le Mans since Jim Hall’s 1967 Chaparral 2F.

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Delahaye 165 Figoni&Falaschi 1938

The Delahaye 165 Figoni&Falaschi Cabriolet is one of the world’s most sexy supercars, with its sweeping design was first released at the 1938 Paris Motor Show. Than in 1939 it was loaded onto an ocean liner before its high-performance V-12 engine could be installed. While the car was in New York on the World Fair show stand, World War II was escalating in Europe, keeping the engine in France and the car in America. Following its show stint, the Delahaye was impounded by US Customs for the duration of the war and was then sold at public auction. The new owner put a Cadillac engine in place and sold the car for $12,000. The car somehow washed up on a used car lot in Honolulu. It was bought by an enlisted man, who then abandoned it at a garage in Fresno, California where the dramatic fenders were serving as a slide for neighborhood kids. There, Jim Hull and new owners Merle and Peter Mullin found the weathered survivor in 1985. Mullin soon received a call from Europe. Count Hubertus von Doenhoff  informed Mullin that he had the car’s original V-12 engine. The collectors arranged for the Delahaye to be made whole more than four decades after the motor and car were separated. There was built only 10 of this design. A 1939 Delahaye 165 Figoni & Falaschi Cabriolet was a best-in-class winner at the 2023 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.

The model made of wood in 1:75 scale. The windscreen can be lowered, but not all the way down, because then it would not be possible to lift it up again.(pull it out)

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On 11/17/2023 at 5:47 PM, caapa said:

Delahaye 165 Figoni&Falaschi 1938

 

The Delahaye 165 Figoni&Falaschi Cabriolet is one of the world’s most sexy supercars, with its sweeping design was first released at the 1938 Paris Motor Show. Than in 1939 it was loaded onto an ocean liner before its high-performance V-12 engine could be installed. While the car was in New York on the World Fair show stand, World War II was escalating in Europe, keeping the engine in France and the car in America. Following its show stint, the Delahaye was impounded by US Customs for the duration of the war and was then sold at public auction. The new owner put a Cadillac engine in place and sold the car for $12,000. The car somehow washed up on a used car lot in Honolulu. It was bought by an enlisted man, who then abandoned it at a garage in Fresno, California where the dramatic fenders were serving as a slide for neighborhood kids. There, Jim Hull and new owners Merle and Peter Mullin found the weathered survivor in 1985. Mullin soon received a call from Europe. Count Hubertus von Doenhoff  informed Mullin that he had the car’s original V-12 engine. The collectors arranged for the Delahaye to be made whole more than four decades after the motor and car were separated. There was built only 10 of this design. A 1939 Delahaye 165 Figoni & Falaschi Cabriolet was a best-in-class winner at the 2023 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.

 

The model made of wood in 1:75 scale. The windscreen can be lowered, but not all the way down, because then it would not be possible to lift it up again.(pull it out)

 

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Nissan GT-R Le Mans Nismo 2016

October 1, 2015, Yokohama - Nissan announced that the innovative Nissan GT-R LM NISMO will return to race in the FIA World Endurance Championship in the LM P1 class in 2016. The same team of contrarians who developed the equally provocative DeltaWing worked on the new project, but now they made a seemingly obsolete front-engine layout and relying on front-wheel drive. The basic idea was that the engine puts weight on the front wheels, meaning more traction for the tires to harness the twin-turbo V-6's power. An off-the-shelf energy recovery system (ERS) should have boosted total output to well past 1,000 hp, but it didn't work as advertised and Nissan raced with a deficit of several hundred horsepower. In Le Mans practice and qualifying  Nissan's three prototypes were 20 seconds off the pace of the class-leading Porsches. A critic asked "If I had a car as slow as that, I wouldn't go racing; I'd go testing." Amazingly, on race day the GT-R LMs lapped faster even after 20 hours than they did during qualifying.  Only one of the three cars reached the checkered flag, though it was 153 laps behind the race-winning Porsche 919 Hybrid.

The model made by Spark in 1:64 scale.

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Pagani Huayra Roadster 2017

This is the first roadster lighter than the coupe version. A twin-turbocharged Mercedes-AMG V12 engine is installed in the opened body, the same as in the coupé. But it now has a total power output of 764 PS. The new car incorporates active aerodynamics by flaps in front and rear . This is intended to achieve minimal drag coefficient or maximum downforce depending on the situation. (car's speed, lateral acceleration, steering angle and throttle position) Pagani states that the car produces 816 kg of downforce or 1.8 lateral G-force. However, this figure is unproven, but if true, Pagani sets a new record. Only 100 will be made, all of which have already been sold before the production start.

The model is made by Motormax in 1:24 scale.

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Mirage Gulf Group7  1974

John Wyer was back on his own in 1972 after the successes with Ford GT 40, Mirage 1 and Porsche 917 . The team was renamed Gulf Research Racing Company and began to build a new Mirage the 6. The Formula 1 sourced Cosworth engine and Hewland gearbox served as fully stressed members of the chassis. The V8 was de-tuned for reliability reasons but still produced well over 400 bhp. The car was not competitive enought so the M6s were rebuilt as the Gulf Mirage GR7s for the season 1974. Much of the work concentrated on getting the weight down to the Le Mans winning Matras. This was mostly achieved by using titanium for many parts. The aero package was also tweaked by lengthening the nose and moving the wing further back. Derek Bell set the fastest lap in the season opening Monza 1000 km race, grabbed the pole at Spa and finished third in the final three rounds of the World Championship. At Le Mans, the Mirage also survived and claimed fourth. Unfortunately the pace and reliability could not be converted in victories.

The model made by Polistil in 1:55 scale. I repainted and decaled the livery of the car .

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Pagani Huayra Dinastia 2019

Pagani Huayra Dinastia was built exclusively for China. The story began in Beijing’s Forbidden City where Pagani boss Horacio saw the ‘Nine Dragons Wall’. He was smitten with the dragons and at home he sketched a dancing dragon across the sides of the Huayra supercar’s body. They built only 3, the first is a blue carbon Huayra, the second in purple and the third in gold. It’s only a trim special, and Pagani tells all three are mechanically identical to the ‘standard’ Pagani Huayra – if such a thing can be called standard.

The model is made by Double Horses/China 1:24 scale. The gold one has a privat owner and it seems that a 100% modeling was not allowed. So for example the dragon is missing from the side of the car.

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Citroen Survolt Concept 2010

Citroën’s vision with Survolt is entirely consistent with the company’s 90-years of history as an innovative brand, focused on creativity and technology. The Survolt’s aerodynamic, flowing lines convey agility, precision and vitality – with a powerful, muscular character.  The car is a full electric vehicle powered by a pair of electric motors, total  299 hp. The acceleration to 100 km/h is less than 5 seconds, the heavy litium-ion battery pack allowed 200 km range. The only one built car was tested in Le Mans.  There were rumors that Citroën wants to create a limited-production of a compact-sized racecar based on this car, and start a one-make racing series. Nothing came of it.

The model made by Norev in 1:64 scale.

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Peugeot 4002 Concept 2004

The Peugeot 4002 concept supercoupe was, without question, the most fabulous concept at this year's Frankfurt show.  In 2003 the winner of Peugeot's second design competition was a 32-years old graphic artist from Germany named Stephan Schulze. He used design elements of classic Peugeot models as the gorgeous 402 of 1936 and he was awarded with 5000 €. Next year Peugeot built the winner design in 1:1 scale for the Frankfurt Auto Show. As merely a show car, it was not powered and not road-legal

The model made by Norev in 1:64 scale.

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Rolls Royce Dawn Silver Bullet Speedster 2022

It is based on the standard Dawn convertible. However, the Silver Bullet’s rear seats have been removed, and in their place is a set of aero cowlings covered in cowhide. Under the elongated hood lies the same twin-turbocharged 6.6-litre V12 found in the standard Dawn, with a herculean 563 HP. Despite its hefty 2630 kilogram weight, the roadster can sprint from 0-100km/h in just 5.1 seconds. It’ll certainly feel like a bullet. Just 50 examples of the Rolls Royce Dawn Silver Bullet have been produced with a price of $893,000. The vehicle has created a new reputation for the sporty models of Rolls-Royce, traveling at high speed with precision.

The model made by Newao Toys in 1:24 scale.

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Peugeot Onyx Concept 2012

The Peugeot Onyx Concept is a V8-powered supercar that features a unique use of materials, with a bodywork in carbon fiber and copper and an interior with recyclable felt and wood produced from used newspapers.

The exterior design features a distinctive treatment with tight surfaces and sharp lines giving form to a sculptural, elegant body. The most striking features is the unique mix of materials, with contrast between the polished copper metal panels and the matte black carbon fiber surfaceses. The copper parts do not have additional surface protection, so they are intended to “age” and change their appearance with time similarly to architectural elements.

The interior is minimalist, and continues the use of alternative materials: all soft surfaces, including the four seats, are made from boiled wool felt with interlocking fibres. The hard surfaces of the dashboard, door panels and center tunnels are made with the so-called „Newspaper Wood”, a material produced from used newspapers, assembled and compressed to create the illusion of wood veins through the print type. All are fully recyclable.

The model made by Norev in 1:64 scale.

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22 minutes ago, caapa said:

The Peugeot Onyx Concept is a V8-powered supercar that features a unique use of materials, with a bodywork in carbon fiber and copper and an interior with recyclable felt and wood produced from used newspapers.

I saw that one in real life at RetroMobile in Paris a few years back in a display of Peugeot and Citroen Concept cars. It look absolutely stunning, but I hate to think how long it took every week to keep the copper looking as good as that...

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M.

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On 1/18/2024 at 9:19 PM, Matt Bacon said:

I saw that one in real life at RetroMobile in Paris a few years back in a display of Peugeot and Citroen Concept cars. It look absolutely stunning, but I hate to think how long it took every week to keep the copper looking as good as that...

best,

M.

Hi Matt,

Yes, these copper panels are not very practical for all days car use. By the other hand who will wait decades till the copper gets its typical patina similar to architectural elements ? If somebody prefer that colour can paint it.

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Mercedes AMG One 2022

Built to become a legend: the Mercedes-AMG ONE. Inspired by Formula 1, peppered with superlatives, made for the road – as announced by Mercedes. It is a limited-production plug-in hybrid sports car with mid-engine and all wheel-drive. The engine is a 1.6 L V6 Hybrid E-turbo with 1 MGU-H turbocharger, 1 MGU-K E-motor and 2 front-axle E-motors. The combined output is 1,063 PS, top-speed 352 km/h, 0-100 km/h 2.9 sec, 0-300 km/h 15.6 sec. The interieur is mostly minimalist and driver-focused, continuing the F1 theme. Just 275 will be built, and each cost somewhere around £2.3 million.  Nico Rosberg was one of the first owners and he went straight to the factory to take delivery and enjoy it as soon as possible.

The model made by Jinglifang/China 1:24 scale. A little titbit: there is a flap section on the rear wing which can positioned separately from the wing. This is the two-part extendable rear wing with DRS in a modelled form.

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Panther 6 1977

Robert Jankel  was the owner and founder of small British sports car maker Panther Westwinds and was strongly influenced by Ken Tyrrells  Formula One six wheeler the P34 In 1976. He began to build a car in secret at Jankel’s home,even  not all the Panther employees saw it until six weeks before the unveiling. The Panter 6 was powered by a mid-mounted 8.2 L Cadillac V8 engine with twin turbochargers paired to a three-speed automatic transmission.  The rear wheels are with Pirelli 265/50VR16 tyres, and the two pairs of smaller steerable front wheels are with Pirelli 205/40VR13 tyres . The car featured a tonne of luxuries: the suede interior featured a handheld telephone in each door pocket, a television and even a combination lock for the storage compartments.  There was built 2 cars only. The price was   close to 40,000 GBP – too much for a supercar with nearly unknown name. Claims for the top speed of this vehicle suggested it was capable of over 200 mph (322 km/h) Nobody tested it.

The model made by Tonica 1:67 scale. The painting is identical to that of one of the cars, the other one is black. I dislike the black colour for so little cars.

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Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 30th Anniversary Edition Convertible 1999

Pontiac released a limited run of 1,600 pc 30th Pontiac Firebird Trans AM Anniversary Special Edition models, 1,165 coupes and 535 convertibles.  The power plant is GM’s new-generation, all-aluminum 5.7 LS1 engine with sequential fuel injection, functional Ram Air induction and low-restriction dual exhaust, good for 320 HP—greater than the famed 455 Super Duty of the 1970s. Pontiac used the festivities of the Daytona 500 and selected thirty of their best Pontiac dealers to attend this event and to drive one of these 30th Anniversary Trans Am Convertibles with special  livery in the pre-race parade lap and enjoy activities of the the day, as their guest. At the conclusion of the day, the car became assigned to their dealership, as part of the Pontiac Division Dealer Drive-Away program. The special  decal package could be purchased with the car under $500 for  general  consumer.

The model made by Greenlight in 1:64 scale.  I didn`t purchased the decal set for $500 with my „car” but I made myself.  I had just finished the decoration  as I saw that Greenlight  prepared a  decorated  variant too.

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Mercedes 500K Spezial Roadster 1936

This Spezial Roadster, , is one of the most beautiful examples of the type 500K. Only 25 of these luxuriously finished roadsters were manufactured out of a total of 350 type 500Ks. The car is equipped with a five-litre, supercharged eight-cylinder engine, generating 160 hp; even without the compressor it could produce 100 hp. There was a black 500k Roadster in the UK the first delivered one with right-hand drive.  The first owner sold it to a butcher  who regularly drive the car 2 years long. After than he stored in his barn and no more drove it but nor want to sell it. It was rediscovered some 30 years later. . At the end of the eighties the car was sold at a Christie’s auction at Beaulieu in 1988 for an astonishing record amount of 1,585,000 Pound sterling (3.6 million euros)! At the time it was the most expensive Mercedes that had ever been auctioned and the second most valuable car in the world.  As far as is known ‘the butcher’s car is one of only 2 right-hand drive ‘Spezial Roadsters’. The car is now in the Louwman Museum in  The Hague.

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Mc Laren GT 2019

It is the company's first dedicated grand tourer with more comfort and luxory but Mc Laren like great performance. The engine is 4.0 L twinturbocharged V8 with 620 PS. The top speed is 326.7 km/h, accelerate from 0–97 km/h in 3.1 seconds, and 0–200 km/h in 9 seconds. The interieur has new, more comfortable seats and  standard Napa leather upholstery. A 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system mounted in the center controls and a 12.3 inch driver information display which changes in layout depending on whether Comfort, Sport or Track mode is selected. Officially, the boot has a 420-litre laguage capacity, but it’s a slightly awkward shape with two decent-sized compartments. An additional cargo area between the front wheels offers a further 150 litres, in fact meaning an impressive 570 litres in total. The price is about $200,000 or more depending on extras.

The model made by Welly 1:60.

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Rolls Royce Phantom III. 1936

The Phantom III was the last car that Henry Royce worked on – he died, aged 70, a year into the Phantom III's development.  The 727 V12 chassis was produced from 1936 to 1939. The engine was 7300 cc great and 180 HP, the car weight 2,6 t. Approximately 650 have survived.  In 1964, 25 years after the end of production, one of the survivors, a black and yellow one, was driven by the  chauffeur of  Auric Goldfinger in the James Bond film, knowing that its great strength would be able to hold the weight of the vast amounts of gold that he smuggled around Europe. The Rolls-Royce Phantom III used in Goldfinger also still exists and has appeared at some recent events and exhibitions.

The model is made by Corgi in 1:64 scale. I painted the tyres whitewall but only newly found picture of the movie car and the spare wheels should be painted too.

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Porsche Carrera GT 2004

Its debut appearance was in prototype form at the Paris Motor Show 2000 – an event itself which caused such an explosion of interest that Porsche knew their dream needed to be made a reality.  The car was initially intended to use a turbocharged flat-six engine, but was later redesigned to use a 5,7 L V10 engine with 612 PS. The V10 was a unit secretly built by Porsche for the Footwork Formula One team in 1992, but later shelved. The only modifications were those to meet worldwide emissions and noise regulations for road legal cars. In typical Porsche fashion, the ignition is present to the left of the steering wheel. This placement dates back to the early days of Le Mans racing when drivers made a running start, hoped into their cars and started them and began the race. The placement of the ignition enabled the driver to start the car with the left hand and put it in gear with the right. During the first year of GT production was the gear shift knob made out of beech wood to enable the transfer of heat from gearbox to shift knob. A road test in June 2004 by Car and Driver showed that the car can accelerate from 0–60 mph in 3.5 seconds, 0–100 mph in 6.8 seconds and 0–130 mph in 10.8 seconds. The official top speed is 330 km/h. „It’s the kind of car that will deliver the goods all day, every day, for the rest of its lifetime without hiccup or complaint”writen by CAR magazine.

The model made by Motormax in 1:24 scale.

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On 7/27/2023 at 8:55 PM, caapa said:

Maserati MC 20 Coupe 2020

 

In 2020 it was high time Maserati made a real sports car. The MC20 is everything a Maserati supercar should be—thrilling, characterful, and lust-worthy. The engine is a 90-degree V6, 2992 cc, 621 hp twin-turbo with a cacophony of wild engine sounds to its butt-kicking performance. The accelerating just 3,2 sec to 100 km/h and shot through the quarter-mile in 11.0 seconds at 211 km/h. Maserati claimed the engine is "100% Maserati" but in fact there are a lot of similarities to Ferrari and Alfa Romeo V6`s in that time. The MC name refers to Maserati Corse—a signal that the brand will soon re-enter racing events with a track-only variant of the car.

 

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Bizzarrini Manta Giugiaro Concept 1968

The Manta was one of Giorgetto Giugiaro’s first independent designs as an independent consultant. He used it to promote and launch Ital Design in Turin. Italdesign was founded on Febr 13.1968  and Giugiaro can't miss the date with Turin Motor Show in April. So the car must be ready in only 40 days. Built from Bizzarrini parts with a Corvette V8 355 bhp engine inserted mid-longitudinal. The design was rather extreme for that time: the windscreen raked 15°, this solution will impose the use of a „venetian blind” window immediately under the windscreen, manoeuvrable from the inside, that permits to the driver to increase the visibility in city drive, the driver seats in the middle of the interior with a passenger on either side. The original colour was acid green with orange ornament, later was repainted to metalic grey.

The model made by Corgi in 1:64 scale. I repainted to the original colour combo, gave new wheels with rubber tyres and detailed the interior.

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