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AFX Racing offers 1966 Ford GT40 MKIV #1 Red Mega G+ slot cars! The origins of the full-size car is marred by tragedy. It began in 1966 with the J-Car just after LeMans. Ken Miles was test driving the car when it crashed on an embankment, bursting into flames. The rest is heavy-hearted history. There were only 10 made, only half of which ever actually raced. However, the MKIV is known for breaking records both at home and abroad. It only ran in two races: the Sebring 12 Hours and the 24 Hours of Le Mans—the most prestigious race events in all of motorsport. It won both. These victories were no accident. Ford made sure of that. The car was specifically, painstakingly designed for endurance, designed for speed … designed to win. Each element of the MKIV was totally different from other GT40s, starting with where it was made. The MKIV was built from scratch in the United States, unlike its predecessors the MKI and ll cars which were built entirely or partly in Europe. A little "skunk works" company called Kar Kraft built the all-new J series chassis and newly designed long, streamlined bodywork for Ford's Special Vehicles Activity. The MKIV was easily the most radical variant of all the GT40s. Other modifications were made as well. A NASCAR-style, steel-tube roll cage was added as a direct result of beloved racer Ken Miles' tragic death while testing the first J Car. Though it was significantly safer, the roll cage was incredibly heavy which hurt the car's performance. This particular beauty, the red MKIV #1, was on the J5 Chassis. Despite its skilled drivers Dan Gurney and A.J. Foyt, the red #1 was written off and thought to be least likely to win. To top it off, driver Dan Gurney was 6′ 4"—too tall to fit in the standard GT40. So, the team built the car body around him, lowering the position of the driver's seat and making a "bubble" shaped piece for the roof of the car. This would become forever known as the "Gurney Bubble." Dan Gurney often complained about its weight. It was a massive 600 lbs. heavier than their archrival, the Ferrari 330 P4. During practice at Le Mans in 1967, Gurney developed a strategy in an effort to preserve the brakes—highly stressed under the additional weight of the car. He backed completely off the throttle several hundred yards before the approach to the Mulsanne hairpin (a well-known high-crash zone), virtually coasting into the braking area. This technique (also adopted by his co-driver A.J. Foyt) saved the brakes but increased the car's recorded lap times. Looking on, the Ford team feared that Gurney and Foyt, in their efforts to compromise on chassis settings, had hopelessly "dialed out" their car. However, thanks in part to the car's incredible aerodynamics, it became the fastest in a straight line that year, topping out at an exceptional 212 mph on the 3.6-mile Mulsanne Straight. With drivers A.J. Foyt and Dan Gurney at the helm, the red MKIV #1 took the lead within the first 90 minutes and finished an entire four laps ahead of the second-place Ferarri 330 P4. The overwhelming victory sent the entire team into joyful hysterics. So much so that the pit crew members climbed onto the race-winning car, consequently cracking the bodywork on the nose of the car. That damage to the car's nose can still be seen on the beautifully preserved car today. This epic race on Sunday, June 11, 1967 is still considered to be the race of the century—and this car's win remains the only all-American victory in Le Mans history.
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By 1967, nearly every American car manufacturer had a competitor to Pontiac's GTO in their lineup. The 'Tiger' became the 'Great One' for 1967. This 1:25 scale replica model kit features a 400 cu. in. V8 with a 4-speed transmission, separate rear suspension and exhaust detail, bucket seats, floor shifter with console, along with an optional supercharger, headers, black vinyl tires, custom wheels, and racing bucket seats. The stunning muscle car model has over 85 parts to be glued together. Skill Level 2: ages 10 and up. Add a Pontiac GTO to your hobby collection.
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Part of Chevrolet's SS ("Super Sporting") line of automobiles, the 1971 Chevelle was loaded with a long list of impressive performance features. Sporting a black-accented grille with the SS emblem, this 1:18 scale version of the popular coupe is equipped with all of the stylistic details, both inside and out. Wide sport stripes lining the hood and trunk lids (both of which can be opened) and four rubber tires emblazoned with the Goodyear logo add to the car's authentic look. Along with a detailed dashboard and two functional doors, the Chevelle comes with a working steering wheel that will move the two front tires, and realistic-looking bucket seats. Additional features of the 1971 Chevelle SS454 Sport Coupe model: * Diecast metal with plastic components * Measures appx. 10 in. long * Plastic display stand included * 4-wheel suspension * Detailed chassis with separate exhaust system
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This 1:18 scale 2021 Ford Bronco Badlands diecast model is a Special Edition of the popular off-road machine. It's a highly detailed replica that comes with a plastic stand for mounting—a beautiful showcase addition to your collectables. Features include: * Appx. 9.5 in. long * Diecast metal body with plastic parts * Opening doors, tailgate, and engine compartment * Full function steering * 4-wheel spring suspension * Adjustable seat backs on some models * Detailed chassis with separate exhaust system * Detailed interior
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