Carrera Digital 132 Ferrari 365 P2 "No. 10"
Item No. 30959
5th Canadian Grand Prix for The Pepsi-Cola Trophy
from 1965 at Mosport Park in Canada. The original of this model started in this race and finished third behind the winning
Chaparral 2A and a McLaren Elva.
Even though the model is slightly larger than the original in all dimensions, the ratio between length and width is particularly accurate, and the vehicle appears authentic and harmonious.
The rims are true to the original, but they would have benefited from a slightly deeper imprint. There are obvious reasons why the sponsor, Goodyear, doesn't appear on the model car, and I find this quite bearable, especially for a slot car, but less so for a static model.
The driver figure and other add-on parts are true to the original and perfectly executed. Due to the shallow depth—the slot car technology needs space underneath the body—the steering wheel and driver figure are not fully formed.
The colors and decals of the NART (North American Racing Team) are designed to match the original and are cleanly executed.
The low weight of 83 grams is very noticeable in operation. It's really fun to drive this little racer around the track, although you shouldn't overdo it. The front wheels have independent suspension, they spin freely and easily. The tires have good grip; all in all, it's a fun car that can be driven historically accurately against the Shelby Cobra and the Porsche 904 GTS. Perhaps we'll see a continuation of this racing era in the mid-1960s, and the winning cars mentioned above will arrive someday.
JoergW
Item No. 30959
5th Canadian Grand Prix for The Pepsi-Cola Trophy
from 1965 at Mosport Park in Canada. The original of this model started in this race and finished third behind the winning
Chaparral 2A and a McLaren Elva.
Even though the model is slightly larger than the original in all dimensions, the ratio between length and width is particularly accurate, and the vehicle appears authentic and harmonious.
The rims are true to the original, but they would have benefited from a slightly deeper imprint. There are obvious reasons why the sponsor, Goodyear, doesn't appear on the model car, and I find this quite bearable, especially for a slot car, but less so for a static model.
The driver figure and other add-on parts are true to the original and perfectly executed. Due to the shallow depth—the slot car technology needs space underneath the body—the steering wheel and driver figure are not fully formed.
The colors and decals of the NART (North American Racing Team) are designed to match the original and are cleanly executed.
The low weight of 83 grams is very noticeable in operation. It's really fun to drive this little racer around the track, although you shouldn't overdo it. The front wheels have independent suspension, they spin freely and easily. The tires have good grip; all in all, it's a fun car that can be driven historically accurately against the Shelby Cobra and the Porsche 904 GTS. Perhaps we'll see a continuation of this racing era in the mid-1960s, and the winning cars mentioned above will arrive someday.
JoergW
