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1907 Fiat 130 HP "Grand Prix de France" (1/8) Pocher Mint
At the International Toy Fair of Milan in 1966, the Pocher stand
astonished the world with its wonderfully detailed 1:8 scale model of
the Fiat F2 130HP, the car which won the 1907 French Grand Prix driven by Felice Navarro.
The model contained 144 high-resistance plastic parts, 173 in brass and
506 in steel, copper, leather, rubber and aluminum. The Company went
on to produce ever more detailed models of motoring classics including
the 1931–34 Alfa Romeo 2300 Ac Monza, the 1932 Rolls Royce Phantom II
Drophead Sedanca Coupe, the 1932 Alfa Romeo Touring, the Mercedes-Benz
500K/AK containing 2,378 part and then the Rolls Royce Torpedo Phantom
II Convertible with 2,905 parts.
These kits were based on original plans from the manufacturer. Two
features present on some models were spoked wire wheels that were
assembled spoke by spoke, and engines with working crankshaft and piston assemblies. Assembly was mostly accomplished with threaded fasteners
(screws, bolts, nuts) and very little glue. This created finished
products that could theoretically be disassembled and repaired or
modified. Kits came molded in color and ready painted. Pocher car model kits are considered the ultimate ever produced with
amazing detail: opening doors via operating handles, windows operate up
and down, engine details include operating pistons and valves when the
crankshaft is operated, true wire wheels you assemble spoke by spoke,
working suspension, operating steering and functional brakes when the
brake pedal is depressed. Bolts together just like the real car. This
model can become a true museum quality finished product. Assembly is a
commitment of time and patience and therefore not recommended for young
children or the weak of heart.
This stunning historic Fiat F2 came to us from the Estate of a close friend's Father in Law. He kept this heirloom kit in meticulous condition. The parts bags that were sealed from the factory are still sealed, and the original import documents that add so much provenance to original Pocher kits are present and included. The box is perfect and the instruction booklet is immaculate. Please take a moment to go through the picture rotation for more details on this unique model kit.
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