EXOTO 1967 FORD GT40 Mk IV YELLOW #1 RLG18051 RETIRED
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Exoto 1967 Ford GT40 Mk IV RetiredCarroll Shelby Race Team 1966 Le MansIssued in 2001 and retired by Exoto. RLG18051 Model: 1967 Exoto Ford GT40 Mk IV Yellow #1. Serial Number A1646 with the typical Exoto detail and craftsmanship. The model is in excellent condition (see the many photos). There are no boxes, it’s just the model.From Exoto’s website describing this model:The Mk IV was a completely new car, not just an evolution of the Mk II. Developed from the J-Car, which was in itself a disappointment, Ford committed to make the Mk IV competitive after Ferrari scored a decisive 1-2-3 victory at Daytona in February, 1967.On April 1 of that year the Mk IV made its race debut in the hands of the very capable pair of Mario Andretti and Bruce McLaren. Ferrari decided not to participate, but a very strong Chaparral team presented Ford with plenty of competition. The smart money was on Ford. Andretti gave the first indication that the racers from Dearborn would live up to expectations by being the fastest qualifier, setting a new track record in the process!McLaren started the race in the Shelby American – entered Mk IV and engaged into an early battle with the Chaparral 2F of Hall/Spence. At the end of hours 1 and 2, Andretti/McLaren held the lead, losing it to the Hall/Spence car at the end of hour 3, before the Chaparral retired with
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