Lot #716: Vintage 1907 Fiat Model Car

- Category: Model Car - Type / Style: Vintage race car replica - Color: Red, Yellow, Black - Condition: Excellent This model car is a 1:8 scale replica of the 1907 Fiat 130 HP Grand Prix de France racer. The kit for this highly detailed model was originally produced by the Italian company Pocher. Model Details: Model Name: Fiat 130 HP (also referred to as Fiat F-2). Manufacturer: Pocher (often branded with Tyco for later releases). Scale: 1:8, measuring approximately 18.5 inches (47 cm) long. Materials: These kits are famous for their complexity and "mixed media" construction, utilizing plastic, metal, fabric, and leather parts. Features: The model typically includes an opening bonnet with intricate engine details and functional steering. Historical Significance: The full-scale Fiat 130 HP was a Grand Prix racing car designed by Giovanni Enrico. It reached its peak in 1907 when driver Felice Nazzaro won the French Grand Prix (Grand Prix de France) in it. The real car was powered by a massive 16.2-liter four-cylinder engine. Pickup category timeslot {A}