Ford Gt40 Mk.1 Dark Blue & Orange 1968

Product Dimensions: 8.89 x 3.89 x 2.22 in.

Model History and Information: Ford's GT40 program progressed from early unreliability to Le Mans dominance, taking a 1-2-3 finish in 1966 with the larger-engined Mk II. For 1968, new rules capped Sports-class engines at 5.0 litres, which excluded the Mk II and Mk IV but left the smaller-engined Mk I eligible; John Wyer's Gulf-backed team won that year's 24 Hours of Le Mans with a Mk I driven by Pedro Rodriguez and Lucien Bianchi, and the same chassis, P/1075, repeated the win in 1969. Road-going Mk I cars, softer-sprung and better trimmed than the racers, were also built in limited numbers. This model represents a 1968-specification GT40 Mk I finished in dark blue and orange.

Model Features & Details:

• 1:18 scale Solido collector model.
• Dark blue bodywork with orange nose, orange center stripe and white number roundel with race number 5.
• Small Gulf logo on the nose and door.
• Sponsor decals including Girling, Ferodo, Firestone, Autolite, Koni and S.E.V. Marchal.
• Orange-centered wheels with Avon-lettered tires.
• Opening doors, shown open in the photos, with cockpit visible inside.
• Rear engine deck with mesh vents.

Packaging: Pending manufacturer confirmation.