Model Factory Hiro K653 1/12 Fulldetail Kit - Ferrari 250LM Ver.A: 1965 24h Race Winner (NART) #21 MG/JR

K653 Ver.A : 1965 LM 24 Hours Race Winner [ North American Racing Team ] #21 M.Gregory / J.Rindt
- based on the 1965 Le Mans winner Car number 21 enter by N.A.R.T.. Features a distinct long nose body not found in other versions.

[ About the Ferrari 250LM ]
In 1962, the World Sportscar Championship series that started in the 1950s was replaced with the International Championship for GT Manufacturers, changing its regulations to focus on production based GT cars. In order to secure the championship, Ferrari entered the 250GTO which would conquer Class GT-III up until 1964. However with rival Shelby Daytona becoming a threat, Ferrari needed a successor model. Using the 250P prototype model as a base, the 250LM was introduced in 1963. However having only built 32 out of the required 100 units, FIA turned down the 250LM's entry into the GT class and the car had to be runned as a prototype. Ferrari continued to use the 275/330P series, and the 250LMs were instead used by private teams. While Works Ferrari struggled with a series of retires in the 1965 Le Mans, N.A.R.T.'s 250LM entry Car no. 21 managed to win the championship. Two other 250LM entries (Car no. 26 and Car no. 27) also managed to take 3rd and 6th place respectively in the same race. The victory gave Ferrari 6th consecutive and 9 overall victories in Le Mans, and till this day (April of 2018) remains the last victory achieved by Ferrari in the series.

[Kit Details] - a full detailed, multi-material kit featuring white metal, resin, etching, metal turned parts, rubber tires, decals and various cords allowing for maximum representation of the original vehicle.
- aluminum turned parts used for wheel rim, center lock, wheel shaft, engine funnel and doornob. Precut pipes used for muffler ends and a part of the frame.
- wheel spokes built from individual metal wires allowing for a realistic representation.
- front bonnet cover, door and rear cowl can be open/closed allowing full view of the detailed interior after completion.
- engine broken down into more detail, with piston and interior separated into own unique parts.
- rubber parts used for window edges and cockpit flooring allowing for a realistic representation.
- pre-printed sponsor logos featured on tires (for Ver. A and D).