Exoto 1/18 Louis Rosier #15 Ecurie Rosier Exoto Tipo 50

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Exoto Grand Prix Classics 1/18 Louis Rosier #15 Ecurie Rosier Exoto Tipo 500/625 - 1954 British Grand Prix Manufacturer Part Number: GPC97197UPC/EAN: 646268971975GoMotorBids Item #1270864 Manufacturer: Exoto Year Produced: Unknown Scale or Size: 1/18 Production Run: Limited Edition Product Condition: Excellent Package Condition: Excellent Description: When the FIA restored Formula 1 as the playing field for deciding the World Championship in 1954, the 2-liter Formula 2 cars that battled for the 1952 and 1953 Championships were at a disadvantage. While the factory raced new 625 F1s, several of the customer 500 F2s were returned to the factory for the upgrade and returned to compete in the 1954 Championship! The Type 500/625 was a lovely car to drive, with well sorted handling and an extra helping of power. Exoto's Type 500/625 is a work of art and needs to be held to be appreciated. Years of work have gone into recreating the imperfections of 1950s engineering and the perfection of 1950s styling. The process of continual refinement resulted in the most expansive use of machined, photo-etch, die-cast, pressed, stamped, and molded metal parts. Springs like the five tiny ones that hold the bonnet tight to the chassis, rubber hoses, metal braided hoses, wire mesh, and velour-covered seat. Tiny rivets, miniature machined domed nuts, brass steering column. Working steering. Gloriously rich, glossy blue paint. All of these elements come together to form the best replica of a Grand Prix Classic. - Courtesy of Here's a little more info on this car, also provided by : For 1952, Louis Rosier switched from his aging Talbot Lago to a brand new Type 500 F2. The son of a French wine merchant, he had earned some impressive results including winning the 1950 Le Mans 24 Hours and back-to-back victories at the Dutch Grand Prix in 1950 and 1951. The Type 500 F2 was just the machine to keep him competitive, and he stretched it's career through 1952 and 1953, and right into the 1954 season by upgrading the motor to the new 625 unit. Exoto has captured the famous blue Type 500/625 as it raced at the British Grand Prix in 1954. This lovely Ecurie Rosier racer deserves a place in most any collection. Features Include: Opening Hood Steerable Wheels Engine Wiring Engine Hoses & Belts Working Suspension Detailed Gauges Manual Transmission Tampo Printed Graphics Photoetched Details Diecast Body Diecast Chassis Condition: This item is considered to be in excellent condition. This generally means that the item is in "factory-mint" or like-new condition. It may have very slight flaws, which were present from the factory. It was probably never displayed. While nothing is 100% perfect, this is the best condition possible.The packaging for this item is considered to be in excellent condition. This usually means that the package is in the same condition as it was when it first shipped out from the factory. There are no tears, wrinkles, fading, or shelf-wear on any part of the package. The GoMotorBids Store is a great place to grow your prized collection! GoMotorBids is dedicated to great deals on automotive, racing, and other transportation diecast collectibles and memorabilia. Our no fraud guarantee and autograph verification procedures have helped to make us the most trusted source on the internet for collectors and race fans who are looking for authentic diecast collectibles and race-used items. Find other great deals in the GoMotorBids Store ! To ensure delivery of your items by Christmas, please complete payment by December 17th.Those outside the continental USA need to complete payment by December 14th. Thank you and Happy Holidays! We want you to be 100% satisfied and have a 5 STAR experience with GoMotorBids... 5 Smooth ride. Transaction was just as expected. 4 There were a few problems and potholes in the road, but all worked out OK. 3 Several problems. Might be time to put up orange barrels and construction signs. 2 Transaction did not ... read more

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