| The 1965 Mexican Grand Prix was the last Formula One race competed by normally aspirated 1.5 liter displacement engines. The car winning this memorable event was Honda's highly competitive RA272 racing machine, piloted by skilled driver Richie Ginther. Honda was the first Japanese car manufacturer ever to participate in the F-1 Grand Prix, and this was their first victory. After the 1964 season, Honda thoroughly improved their RA271 machine, and redesignated it RA272. Its high precision and powerful V-12 engine was said to produce an amazing 220 horsepower.
Features
This is a factory assembled, highly detailed static display model of the Honda RA272 Formula One racing machine that won the 1965 Mexican Grand Prix.
The diecast metal body cowling is hand crafted and finished. The car is cream-colored with a red circle and black number 11 on the nose and Ginther, Honda and number 11 on each side.
The unique, transversely mounted V-12 powerplant is realistically reproduced using precisely molded plastic parts.
The intricate layout of the twelve exhaust pipes is perfectly rendered.
Fuel tubing and electrical wiring is duplicated using thin vinyl tubing.
Removable engine cowling allows the detailed engine compartment to be viewed.
Double wishbone suspension arms are reproduced using tough ABS plastic, for durability and scale authenticity.
Real working springs.
Detailed cockpit.
Semi-pneumatic synthetic rubber racing tires.
Clear plastic windscreen.
Includes a small screwdriver for removing/installing the rear cowling.
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