SPA Modeler

SPECIFICATION

• 2-door coupe body type
  RWD, manual 5-speed gearbox
  engine with displacement: 4177 cm3 / 254.9 cui, advertised power: 261 kW / 350 hp / 355 PS ( SAE ), torque: Nm / lb-ft
  characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4040 mm / 159.1 in, width: 1778 mm / 70 in, wheelbase: 2413 mm / 95 in
  reference weights: estimated curb weight: 1000 kg / 2200 lbs
  top speed: 265 km/h (165 mph) (declared by factory)
  accelerations: 0- 60 mph 5 s, 0- 100 km/h 5.2 s (declared by factory)
  1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 13.8 s (declared by factory)

THE KIT

Popcorn!

Are you going to see “Solo,” Carlos?

THE STREET CAR

Back in the 1960s, if you wanted to race in the GT class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, you had to build at least 25 road-going versions of your race car. That was a pretty great rule because it gave the world cars like this, the Ford GT40 Mk I street car.

Ford built 31 GT40 Mk I street cars, seven of which were used as dealer promotional cars. This 1966 example was one of those dealer cars until it was sold to a man in Texas in 1967. From there, it changed hands many times and underwent many repaints, though it was only driven sparsely. It was fully restored in 2009 and returned to its stunning original color of Azure Blue.





FRONT/REAR VIEWS




SPECIFICATION

• 289 CID OHV Hi-Po V-8 Engine
  Four Weber Twin-Choke Carburetors
  390 BHP at 6,800 RPM
  5-Speed ZF Manual Transaxle
  4-Wheel Disc Brakes

The high-performance version of the Ford Windsor 289 engine was introduced late in the 1963 model year as a special order for Ford Fairlanes. The engine is informally known as the HiPo or the K-code (after the engine letter used in the VIN of cars so equipped).

Starting in June 1964, the 289 HiPo became an option for the Mustang. I checked a photo review of the AMT 1964-1/2 Mustang in 1/16. Maybe I should post a few photos.

AMT 1/16 REGULAR 289


Review by FocusOne, FSM, November 29, 2013

IN SEARCH OF... AZURE BLUE.



I think it may be "Silver Blue Poly."



1966 Ford Fairlane in "Silver Blue Poly."



Bingo. FSM reply by "Zoom Zoom." Tamiya not Gunze.

Maybe there is a Gunze equivalent that is solvent based?



Maybe I "bingo-ed" too early, but those examples look very nice.

speedgraflex wrote:Popcorn!

Are you going to see “Solo,” Carlos?

I already did. Saw it this past Thursday... with popcorn of course... I enjoyed it far more than “Last Jedi”
It was good... not great... but good enough for the most part... and a very interesting twist towards the end. I won’t give it away. And I will say that Donald Glover nails the Lando role.

I do like that blue color.

Wouh Bruce,

that is a fantastic subject of a fantastic car!
And a fantastic kit with fantastic reference pictures!

GT 40 is one of the most beautiful cars ever built! Period.

Reminds me of one of my favorite comics books for years and years ago..
Michel Vaillant !

- Kari

KSaarni wrote:Wouh Bruce,

that is a fantastic subject of a fantastic car!
And a fantastic kit with fantastic reference pictures!

GT 40 is one of the most beautiful cars ever built! Period.

Reminds me of one of my favorite comics books for years and years ago..
Michel Vaillant !

- Kari

Thanks so much, Kari!!!!!!!!

I pulled these for the clarity of details—and these are just really really really beautiful shots!!

Marc Tyler of Immense Miniatures is an artist. His sculptures breathe air! Full-blown realism!