--The first Lotus to challenge Indy in 1963
[About the actual vehicle]
――The Indy 500 is an American race with a tradition and history that is one of the three major races in the world along with the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the Monaco Grand Prix.
――In the long history, many drivers and makeup who are active in Europe have also challenged Indy.
――Among them, Lotus led by Colin Chapman has made a great mark on the oval course.
――The Lotus first appeared in Indy in 1963.
――It was the Lotus 29 that was developed based on the Lotus 25 that adopted the first monocoque chassis and showed its power at the F1 Grand Prix.
-The engine is equipped with Ford's V8 cylinder in the midship.
――In 1963, American, Dan Gurney and Lotus ace Jim Clark, who were also active in the F1 Grand Prix, drove.
――Clark was in 2nd place and Gurney was in 7th place.
[About the model]
--A plastic model assembly kit that reproduces Dan Gurney's machine, which finished 7th in the 1963 Indianapolis 500, on a 1/25 scale.
-The single-seat chassis, front and rear double wishbone suspension, and Ford's V8 engine mounted on the midship are reproduced in detail.
-The engine is firmly modeled up to auxiliary equipment. It reproduces the Ford that first appeared in the Indy 500 this year.
――The frame is a realistic reproduction of the Lotus monocoque that revolutionized the racing world, giving it a rich atmosphere.
――The markings are blue stripes, car number 93, and detailed sponsor marks are reproduced with decals.
――This is a must-see for American motorsport fans and race fans of the 1960s.
[Major features]
--Reproduce the machine driven by Dan Gurney on the 1963 Indianapolis 500 on 1/25 scale
--The Ford V8 engine is also modeled in detail
--The cockpit, suspension, and other mechanisms are also reproduced.
--Marking prepares 1963 Dan Gurney car number 93 with decals
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