Test report by CoMod JoergW for the Carrera DIGITAL DIGITAL 124 Ferrari GTO 'No.77', Roßfeldrennen 1963 (Art.No. 23784)
Yes, it’s true…
There will be a red GTO again in 2013! Ferraris are mostly red and
Honestly, I like them best this way, too. So now, in addition to the other colors, we have the choice—if we already have them or they're still available in stores—between three red GTOs.
The new model found its inspiration at the Rossfeld race in 1963. I had to
I did some Googling, as I hadn't heard of it until then. It was a hill climb similar to the Gaisberg Race, and the 1963 race was the first round of the European Hill Climb Championship and even counted as a World Championship race for GT cars. Today, the route is a toll-paying panoramic road in the German Alps, which I might want to include in my vacation plans sometime.
Here I found a 8mm film documentary of the race:
Alpine Mountain Prize at Roßfeld 1963 (Hillclimb)
The new model can be seen briefly at approximately 7 minutes 50 seconds. The film is worth watching for fans
historic races definitely. Lots of information about the race with classic
Charm of 60s amateur films.
But now to the Carrera model:
The handling is familiar... but in short: a safe drifter with a high fun factor, not a time-killer; that's more reserved for wider, lower-slung cars. The tires and suspension are well-suited to the car, and the axles are perfectly centered. The tire edges could be sanded, as with virtually any car.
The paint is top-notch, decals and hardware are flawless. The front tires spin for a long time (although a drop of oil could reduce the friction noise a bit).
All in all, a successful model for lovers of classic GT vehicles.
Yes, it’s true…
There will be a red GTO again in 2013! Ferraris are mostly red and
Honestly, I like them best this way, too. So now, in addition to the other colors, we have the choice—if we already have them or they're still available in stores—between three red GTOs.
The new model found its inspiration at the Rossfeld race in 1963. I had to
I did some Googling, as I hadn't heard of it until then. It was a hill climb similar to the Gaisberg Race, and the 1963 race was the first round of the European Hill Climb Championship and even counted as a World Championship race for GT cars. Today, the route is a toll-paying panoramic road in the German Alps, which I might want to include in my vacation plans sometime.
Here I found a 8mm film documentary of the race:
Alpine Mountain Prize at Roßfeld 1963 (Hillclimb)
The new model can be seen briefly at approximately 7 minutes 50 seconds. The film is worth watching for fans
historic races definitely. Lots of information about the race with classic
Charm of 60s amateur films.
But now to the Carrera model:
The handling is familiar... but in short: a safe drifter with a high fun factor, not a time-killer; that's more reserved for wider, lower-slung cars. The tires and suspension are well-suited to the car, and the axles are perfectly centered. The tire edges could be sanded, as with virtually any car.
The paint is top-notch, decals and hardware are flawless. The front tires spin for a long time (although a drop of oil could reduce the friction noise a bit).
All in all, a successful model for lovers of classic GT vehicles.
