Juan Manuel Fangio, five-time World Champion, owes much of his success to the factory Alfa Romeo team. His career was going well, but not until he joined Alfa Romeo did he become the most sought after driver. Though designed for the pre-war voiturette formula, the 'Alfetta' dominated the first two seasons of the Formula One World Championship! Now Exoto brings this heroic four-wheel drifting Alfa back in grand 1:18 scale, set to take on the diecast world... and win!
Features of the Grand Prix Classics 1:18 Alfa Romeo Alfetta 159 replicas include:
• Ultra-High-Precision cast body panels with sophisticated variable thickness casting technology• Multiple body panel design featuring Razor Sharp inward and outward bent-open louvers• Fully wired and plumbed 425 bhp Supercharged Alfetta engine• A wealth of photo-etch and machined parts• Advanced design tube chassis construction• Opening engine cover with period secure/locking hardware• Petrol lid with hinged cap• Fully functional and lovingly designed De Dion type rear suspension• Fully functional front suspension, steering system with correct gearing• Fully functional Clutch, Brake, and Accelerator pedals• Superbly simulated aluminum components• All metal design brakes featuring machined parts and sculpted metal components• Removable genuine metal wire wheels featuring clockwise and anti-clockwise functional spinners• Semi-pneumatic tires designed with correct period tread pattern• Photo-etch metal radiators, nickel plated• Hexagon head machined bolts over engine valve covers• Genuine rivet pins throughout• Realistic period finish and feel throughout• And much more...
