Replicarz R18004 1967 Paxton STP Turbine Indy 500 Parnelli Jones 1/18 Scale
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:40451927 | Brand: Replicarz |
| MPN: R18004 | Scale: 1:18 |
| UPC: Does Not Apply |
The STP-Paxton turbine car that produced a heartbreaking near miss at the 1967 Indy 500 is the brainchild of Italian American Andy Granatelli, a racing nut who combined engineering vision with great business acumen. Granatelli had always been a speed addict, having set over 400 land speed records. As an engineering enthusiast, having already brought Ferguson Formula four-wheel drive to Indy, Granatelli was quick to see the unfair advantage of a turbine engine matched with 4WD. Thus th...e STP-Paxton turbine car was born, with an FF 4WD system coupled to a reduction gear system supplied by STP’s Paxton division. It was built completely in-house by the Granatelli brothers, keeping it a secret from a competition as long as they could. As Granatelli told during an Indianapolis Legends interview in 2000: 'Every single thing on the car except the wheels and the turbine engine was built in-house. Everything. And the reason we built everything in-house was because we didn't want to go to any outside vendor to have them know that we were building a special race car. And when we built the car, it was built completely in the rules, completely in specifications.' This incredible 1:18 scale replica produced by Replicarz will break new ground for the classic Indy collector. This scale means a higher level detail and accuracy to the next level and satisfy those collectors that prefer 1:18 scale. The model features a lift off side panel to show the turbine engine and all wiring, fully detailed cockpit , and a beautiful high luster paint finish with accurate race day STP markings. The nose is also removable to show suspension, wiring, and chassis detail.1/18 Scale - 11 inches long.Limited Edition - Scale diecast collectible model car.True-to-scale detail.Real rubber tires.Diecast metal construction.Not suitable for children under 14 years old.Each model is meticulously finished for unsurpassed quality.This scaled model was produced is accurately painted and professionally detailed.
