The latest Spark National list features a selection of mid-1960s Ford and Porsche entries from the 12 hours of Sebring and the Nurburgring 1000km, including the Hansgen/Donohue Ford Mk2 that finished second at Sebring in 1966 (above) and the Neerpasch/Elford Porsche 910 that finished 3rd at the Nurburgring in 1967 (below).
Along with the classic endurance racers featured on this month’s list are some more modern racing sports and GT cars. All will be produced in limited runs of 300 to 500 pieces each.
A unique compilation of stories about these most iconic cars.
by John Allen, Colin Graham Endeacott
Ford GT40 Anthology is a new and unique compilation of feature articles about the iconic GT40, all accompanied by a host of old and new photographs. While not a history of the GT40, each individual story will give the reader new insights into the car’s design and development, as well as some fascinating racing tales and previously well-kept secrets.
Chapters include an explanation of the mysteries of Appendix J and its impact on the design of the Mirage and MkIV GT40; a detailed scrutineering report on GT40P/1075 at Le Mans; some untold truths behind the 2005 name controversy; and the unrecorded engine swap which enabled a GT40 to race – and finish – at the Le Mans 24 hours. The book contains information which at last shows that Ford did really install the Indy 4-cam engine in a development of the GT40. It explains in detail how GT40-builder JWAE was structured, and what its accounts looked like: the fascinating facts concerning the financial aspects of the GT40-building business are revealed.
These two highly knowledgeable and experienced authors have collaborated to bring you this great collection of GT40 stories, some of which had previously been published in magazines many years ago, but have now been reworked, and some of which are totally new. None are currently available in any other book.
A must have for any GT40 enthusiast to keep at their bedside or on the coffee table to dip in and out of as they please.
We’ve just been informed that Spark Model has changed the specifications for the set of 1/18 scale Historic F1 models announced last summer.
In recent new product announcements, the company has added an acrylic cover to their 1/18 scale lines, effectively delivering each model in a custom display case. Yesterday we were informed that the Historic F1 list has been “Re-Announced” to include the new display case.
Spark has adjusted the price for this Series to $230.00.
The new Dealer Deadline is May 18. You can reserve HERE.
Today, we’re featuring a sneak peek at Spark’s latest 1/43 scale National Series list which includes no less than 18 different US Series offerings from the 2021 24 Hours of Daytona and 12 Hours of Sebring. Check out the lists HERE. All will be produced in limited quantities, so early reservations are important. Dealer Deadline is May 20.
Over 40 new models from last week’s Shipment are now available at our home base here in (not so) sunny Downers Grove. We’re open 10-5 weekdays and 10-3 the next 3 Saturdays before Indy kicks off our summer of race weekends the end of the month.
