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1979 Ferrari 312T4 1:18 Scale: Winner,U.S. Grand Prix at Long Beach |
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| By early 1979, the Ferrari Flat-12 F1 cars had already secured the world title twice; in 1975 and 1976. The 312 T4 was Enzo's difficult answer to the winning ground effect racing cars pioneered by Lotus in 1978. Even though the Williams FW07 gripped the track better, and the Renault Turbos were faster, the evolution of the Ferrari Flat-12 (515 bhp at 12,300 rpm) gave it the championship edge.Incredible detail! Our precise 1:18 scale model is an accurate reproduction of this classic Ferrari monoposto.Special features include a removable cowling to showcase an unprecedented level of furious detail: fully wired and plumbed flat-12 engine, real wire mesh over 12 velocity stacks, water and oil cooling radiators in photo-etch, fully detailed cockpit, all simulated aluminum tub with auxiliary fuel tank, pipes, hydraulic hoses, electrical wires and much more.Functioning features include: true-to-the-original suspension system with genuine coil springs and mechanical links, sophisticated steering mechanism, and rotating disc brakes. With this new miniature, Exoto brings you more than a replica: we bring you a reproduction of the real thing! |
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1979 Ferrari 312T4 50th Anniversary 1:18 Scale |
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| In 1979 Ferrari contested the Formula One World Championship with their 312T4. Though not the last, the 312T4 was without a doubt the ultimate evolution of the 3-litre Ferrari flat-12 motor.The 312T4 is rarely referred to as a thing of beauty but the shape of this Championship winning racer is unquestionably functional and purposeful. Inspired by the Lotus 79, the entire chassis and body is designed to act as a giant wing with a vast undertray, sliding skirts, and a broad flat upper surface.Ferrari's greatest challenge was placing their wide engine into the new chassis. Up until then the flat-12 engine had an advantage because of it's ultra-low center of gravity. Now, however, the entire engine would have to be raised to permit sufficient airflow beneath the car, unlike the Ford-Cosworth competition with their V-8 engines. No longer was the low center of gravity an advantage for the Scuderia.In it's first outing at Kyalami, South Africa, drivers Jody Scheckter and Gilles Villeneuve led the field home in a 1-2 finish. By the end of the 1979 season the 312T4 propelled the dynamic duo to six overall victories, good enough to earn Scheckter and Ferrari the World Drivers and Constructors Championships! The 1979 Ferrari 312T4 goes down in history as one of the great achievements in Formula One engineering: a 3-liter winner amidst turbo-charged competition. |
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Ferrari Opera Omnia 1946-2002 -3 Volume Set in Slip Case |
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| Ferrari Opera Omnia 1946-2002 -3 Volume Set in Slip Case |
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JANE FT SHIP 00-01 |
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| . This up-to-date reference source is the authority on the world_s navies. Jane_s independent naval encyclopedia is the globally renowned guide to the changing capabilities of modern navies, their ships and weapon systems. This reference is filled with over 4,000 photographs and detailed scale drawings to help you easily identify the world_s warships, auxiliaries and paramilitary vessels in service and under construction. You can evaluate each entry_s displacement and dimensions, main machinery, speed and range, weapon systems, construction and modernisation programs, design, latest operational status, and strength of fleets including sales to other navies. Also included are flags, ensigns, ranks and insignia, senior appointments and personnel numbers, and comprehensive indices. Hardbound, 8 1/2' x 13', 907 pages, 4,000 b&w & color ill. |
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JANE'S FT SHIP 99-00 |
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| For over 100 years, Janes Fighting Ships has been providing detailed, accurate data on the worlds navies and their in-service warships. This 102nd edition aids in identifying warships operated by over 150 countries and brings you up-to-date with current information on performance, weapons and electronics systems. Country-by-country youll get consistent, comparable data on main machinery, speed, range, weapons systems, design and sales potential, plus new construction and modernization programs, and the latest operational status of virtually all warship classes of frigate size and larger. Janes, the foremost authority on the worlds navies and warships. 102nd ed. Hdbd., 8 1/2 x 13, 912 pgs., 4,000+ b&w and color ill., plus scale line drawings. |
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Lotus Gift Set -(138371,138391,138384,138377) |
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| Shopping made easy and inexpensive! Four of our hottest Lotus products come together for a BIG savings to you. Lotus Elise, The Lotus Book: Series 3, Lotus: The Early Years and the Lotus Seven & the Independents are must-haves for the Lotus enthusiast. Buy the Gift Set for someone you know or yourself. Total price if sold individually: $254.80. |
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Mercedes-Benz Opera Omnia 1886-2001-3 Volume Set |
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| Complete Mercedes Benz history in a beautiful three volume set. Over 1000 pages of information make this a must-have for the Mercedes enthusiast. |
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MODL SO-CA BELLY TANK1/24 |
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| Alex Xydias first ran a V8-60-powered 'Belly Tank' Lakester in 1948 and he went on to set several records at the Dry Lakes. The car reached its peak at Bonneville in 1952, running in three different engine classes. The Belly Tank won six awards: three for First Place, two for New Records and a Best Appearing Car and Crew trophy. Top speed for this bullet was 198.34 mph. This detailed 1:24 scale model is a limited edition of 750 worldwide. Each replica will come mounted on a base of simulated salt flats, and includes a numbered plaque, signed by Alex Xydias. |
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Porsche: Excellance Was Expected: 3 Volume Set |
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| When the first edition of Porsche: Excellence Was Expected was published in 1977, reviewers sang high praises for author Karl Ludvigsen and his monumental book. Now Ludvigsen surpasses these achievements with this fully updated edition of Porsche: Excellence Was Expected. This new edition includes augmented and edited versions of the 32 chapters from the 1977 book, as well as an additional 29 chapters that cover Porsche's history through 2002. This three-volume, 1,566-page set contains the photos and artwork from the original version, enhanced by over 742 new black and white photos and 50 new color drawings of Porsche production and racing cars which were commissioned specifically for this updated edition. Author Ludvigsen has outdone himself in presenting the inner workings, masterpieces and failures of an independent automaker that has exerted a disproportionately powerful influence on the automotive industry. If the first edition of Excellence Was Expected was 'the definitive archetypal marque history, ' (Michael Scarlett, Autocar) this revision and update is much more so. Ludvigsen's masterwork is once again set to achieve new milestones, just as the company it chronicles continues to shape our very definition of the term 'sports car.' |
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Shadow of Greatness Print |
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| '...The Shadow Of Greatness!'To reveal a subject's personality, mood or story with a light touch, artists sometimes bring together the opposing forces of shadow and color. Such blending of contrasts is used to profound effect in '...The Shadow Of Greatness!' - a painting that speaks volumes about the legacy left to Dale Earnhardt Jr. featuring four different interplays between subject and reflection. |
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