Product Code: 18511
Brand: Classic Carlectables
Scale: 1:18
Release Date: 1/09/2013
Limited Edition Quantity: 1000
Type: Race Cars
Before the dust had settled on the 1971 Bathurst race, both Ford and General Motors Holden were well into development of their new model programs for 1972. But after an explosive article in the Sydney Herald newspaper stating that the two manufacture’s were building
160 mph ‘supercars’, the Federal Parliament put pressure on CAMS to change the regulations. With the new racecars shelved, the main competitors cars for the 1972 Bathurst were very similar to the cars that lined up for the 1971 race.
Practice for the 1972 Bathurst started in the rain, with tyre choice being extremely important and many teams experimenting with different tyre tread. John Goss driving a Ford Falcon blew an engine in practice, but not before setting a time of 2m36.7s which was the second fastest time. Allan Moffat secured pole position with a time of 2m35.8s, which was over 3 seconds faster than the previous years pole time. The Goss Falcon was trailered to Bathurst for an overnight engine change.
The rain showed no signs of stopping for the start of the race on Sunday morning, Bathurst had previously never been run in the wet. Moffat got off to a good start, with the Toranas of Peter Brock and Colin Bond in hot pursuit, weaving their way through the traffic on their hand cut Dunlop tyres. The big Falcons on the other hand were not suited to the wet weather and were unable to find any grip.
By lap 20 the rain had eased and a dry line was starting to appear, enabling Goss to drive the Falcon to the limit, closing the gap to the cars ahead. But on lap 24, Goss’ car failed for the second time with another blown engine. Peter Brock would go on to take the victory, 1 lap ahead of Ford driver John French.
Features
Beautifully modelled front end with finely finished grille and badge detail.
The Shaker airscoop protruding from the bonnet is finely detailed and realistic.
The five-spoke Globe alloy rims, such a feature of this Bathurst car with Goodyear printed on the tyre side wall.
The boot mat is finely moulded soft rubber and has been made removable, showing the fuel tank beneath.
Highly detailed steering wheel and dash featuring full instrumentation and components.
Unique air cooling hose providing fresh air to the driver.
Interior featuring roll cage, note the driver’s harness stretching to the rear parcel shelf.
The working spring bonnet hinges allow positioning and smooth operation.
The engine has an outstanding level of detail including finely moulded hoses and tubing and fine graphics.
Just as detailed as the rest of the car, the chassis features working suspension and steering. The customised sump with wings for additional oil capacity.
The steering arm, gearbox, extractor tubing and side exhaust system are well decorated and detailed.
The rear of the chassis includes working leaf spring suspension and a detailed fuel tank.
Item includes certificate with individual production number.