Review by CoMod martinmm on the Carrera DIGITAL 124 Ford GT40 "No.8", 1966
(Art. No. 23779)
The sixth Ford GT 40 MKII, based on a real-life model, is again a vehicle from the 1966 Le Mans race. However, the car of the Alan Mann Racing team, driven by John Whitmore and Frank Gardner, retired early due to clutch problems.
The yellow paintwork is very refreshing compared to the rather muted colors of the GT40s released so far. Without any sponsor stickers, it's almost reminiscent of a road car with a starting number—compared to the mobile advertising columns of more recent times. The attractive shape stands out very well. The Carrera model is equipped with the chassis of the external magnets. The tires have the current soft compound that all new cars are equipped with. The build quality of the test car is impeccable. Even the "problem area" at the rear is flawlessly finished.
We'll be curious to see if another version of this beautifully designed racing classic follows. Perhaps the fourth-place finisher with starting number 6?
(Art. No. 23779)
The sixth Ford GT 40 MKII, based on a real-life model, is again a vehicle from the 1966 Le Mans race. However, the car of the Alan Mann Racing team, driven by John Whitmore and Frank Gardner, retired early due to clutch problems.
The yellow paintwork is very refreshing compared to the rather muted colors of the GT40s released so far. Without any sponsor stickers, it's almost reminiscent of a road car with a starting number—compared to the mobile advertising columns of more recent times. The attractive shape stands out very well. The Carrera model is equipped with the chassis of the external magnets. The tires have the current soft compound that all new cars are equipped with. The build quality of the test car is impeccable. Even the "problem area" at the rear is flawlessly finished.
We'll be curious to see if another version of this beautifully designed racing classic follows. Perhaps the fourth-place finisher with starting number 6?
