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Spark Model’s 1/43 scale commemorative model of Max Verstappen’s 2022 Japanese Grand Prix winning Red Bull RB18 is here. It includes two extra items: A Pit Board celebrating the clinching of the 2022 Formula One World Championship and the #1 Park Fermé Board honoring his victory. Still at the old $80.00 price. Order HERE!
LookSmart will produce the 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans Winning Ferrari 499P #51 and the 2023 Le Mans Hyperpole winning Ferrari 499P #50 in both 1/18 and 1/43 scale.
In addition, they will produce the 7 Ferrari 488 EVO GTEs entered in the 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans GTE AM class in 1/43 scale.
Advance order deadline is Wednesday, July 7. Delivery expected in Q1 2024. You will not be charged until the models become available.
With the publicity surrounding the Le Mans Centenary and the historical significance of Ferrari’s return to the top class in Sports Car racing after 50 years, then taking their first overall victory in the 24 Hours of Le Mans since 1965, demand will be high.
But I don’t have to tell you that, do I?
Please reserve early!
Highlight of the latest 1/43 scale announcement from TSM Model is the winner of the 2023 12 Hours of Sebring, the #31 Whelen Cadillac V-Series.R from Action Express. Check out the entire list HERE.
Each year, we import copies of the excellent 24 Hours of Le Mans Annual Book from our European sources. We usually start taking advance orders in the fall but with the excitement surrounding this race – and the added complications of Brexit – we want to get our reservation in early to make sure we have sufficient copies reserved before they sell out. If you would like to reserve a copy, click HERE or on the image above. We expect a price around $90.00 but will confirm as soon as possible. You will not be charged until the Annual becomes available.
By Kevin Guthrie
Foreword by Bob Fernley
The mention of Jim Crawford’s name instantly produces a smile from those who knew the courageous Scot, with an abundance of natural ability and a laconic wit. Twenty years on from his death he is still fondly remembered by those who followed his tumultuous, and eclectic, career. Jim was a star of the sport on both sides of the Atlantic, easily garnering new fans wherever his racing took him. From his beloved Oulton Park in England, to Trinidad, India and eventually the hallowed grounds of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Jim’s gentle nature and dry wit drew people to him. What also attracted them were his on track performances. Amid the disappointments and bad luck that punctuated his career Jim enjoyed some truly memorable days. These events – and most importantly the man himself – are fondly recalled by those who knew him best in this authorised biography of one of motor racing’s great characters.
Featuring contributions from such racing luminaries as Kenny Bernstein, Roberto Guerrero, Bobby Rahal and Willy T Ribbs, in addition to memories from friends, family members and rivals, this is a tale of triumph over adversity. Illustrated throughout with many photographs never published before, Jim Crawford’s story is a high-speed tale, often fluctuating between joy, sadness, despair and laughter.
Softbound | 134 pages
Just In! – $49.95 – Order HERE
Two more 1/18 scale announcements from Tecnomodel. Four versions of the Lola T70 Mk3B GT, including the 1969 Daytona winning Sunoco Lola, driving by Mark Donohue, Chuck Parsons and Ronnie Bucknum (above).
Also, 4 versions of the Ferrari 126C including 2 race winners in the hands of the legendary Tazio Nuvolari.
Please order by Wednesday, May 31 to guarantee a confirmed reservation.
We’ve added the latest Future Release information from Spark, TSM and TopSpeed to our 2023 New Model Announcements section.
Highlights include a 1/12 scale First National City Traveller’s Checks Tyrrell Project 34 as driven by Ronnie Peterson in the 1977 Monaco Grand Prix from TSM Model, the 2023 Super GT lineup in both GT500 and GT300 classes in 1/43 from Spark and a selection of 1/18 TopSpeed and 1/43 TSM Model.
Advance Order deadlines for the above are either Monday, May 22 or Tuesday, May 23. In most situations these days, they are becoming hard deadlines. Not many extra to be had.
Available Early June 2023.
$75.00 – Reserve your copy HERE !
Check out the 30+ new models that arrived this week HERE!
A flurry of future release information from Spark Model hit our in-box yesterday. More than 100 new models across a wide range of subjects. Here’s a breakdown: