Authentic Models Bantam Midget Racing Car Model, Red

Surprisingly sophisticated racing cars on a scale of 1:8 raced tied to a pole or to a chain track on a wooden racetrack with embankments and reached speeds of over 150 miles per hour ... Imagine a corner of the 1939 New York World's Fair. A crowd of thousands crowding around a mini-car drome where race cars are being prepared for a big race. The screech of the engines fills the air. A Mini-NASCAR, Le Mans, Nürburgring ... An American pastime; Technology, cars, excitement! Spindizzies, named for the dizzying speeds they reached, were inspired by full-size racing cars. Handmade, large-scale miniatures were made by experienced owners who often spent hundreds of hours on each car. They were true pieces of combined art and contemporary technology. Appreciated by their owners, they are now sought after by collectors and car enthusiasts around the world. With a length of almost 20 inches and 50 cm, the Bantam is an imposing presence in any study, library, office or reception area. Genuine hand-crafted, traditionally stamped body parts made of aluminum, brass and polished mahogany wood. Lift the hood; Admire the replica engine. Rotate the cockpit wheel and tilt the front wheels. Smell the luxurious leather of the driver's seat. This is a touch of automotive history. High-tech nostalgia at its best. Colour: Red Material: aluminium, imitation leather & wood Dimensions: LxWxH: 48 x 22 x 18 cm