Meng Model CS-004 1/24 Ford GT40 Mk. II '66 (Scale model, not pre-painted)
Meng Model CS-004 1/24 Ford GT40 Mk. II '66 (Scale model, not pre-painted)
Scale: 1/24
Kit Info: This Meng products officially licensed by Ford Motor company. With accurately reproduce engine bay and the key parts of the quick-changing braking systems. The model engine hood is openable and its front wheels steerable. This kit includes clear light parts grilles replicated by precision stainless steel PE parts. The safety belts made of special fabric material are not only realistic, but also easy to assemble. Tires of this model are made of quality vinyl material. They greatly reduce the difficulty and masking. This kit provides decals of three liveries.
Length: 172mm width: 77mm Height: 45mm
History facts:
On June 18, 1966, the 24 Hours of Le Mans started in the rain. The race between Ford and Ferrari attracted the most attention of car enthusiasts. At the start of the race, Ford cars were in the lead.In the heavy rain, Ferrari cars overtook Ford ones.During the night, Ferrari cars retired one after another.When the sun rose, the Ford cars were still running.At the end of the race, three Ford cars crossed the finish line together and took the first three places.This victory made Ford the first American car manufacturer to win at Le Mans and ended Ferrari's five-year dominance in Le Mans.The car that achieved this historic victory isFord GT40 Mk.II