(Rare) 67 Daytona 24Hr Winner #23 Ferrari 330P4 (JE) 1:18 Die Cast-In Box (READ)

Description: (Rare) '67 Rolex 24Hrs of Daytona Winner #23 Ferrari 330 P4 Spyder 1:18 scale Die Cast Race Car. (Made in Italy)Drivers: Chris Amon and Lorenzo Bandini A very rare collectible for the true 67 Ferrari 330 P4 fan. Please have a look at the pictures above to inspect this super detailed model. Thanks for your interest, and please email with any questions you may have.1967 Rolex 24Hrs of Daytona In the 1960s, Ford and Ferrari were involved in an endurance racing rivalry, which arose after the Italian manufacturer refused to be bought by the Americans. Thus, Ford decided to enter endurance racing in 1964, which eventually paid off in 1966 with victories at the 24 Hours of Daytona, the 12 Hours of Sebring and the 24 Hours of Le Mans, as well as the overall victory in the World Sportscar Championship. For the 24 Hours of Daytona in 1967, Ford entered as many cars as possible to maximize its chances of another victory. There were six factory cars at the start, three each from Shelby American and Holman & Moody, supplemented by a number of private entries. The factory teams used Mk.II Ford GT40s, while the private teams participated with Mk.I models. However, Ferrari had not stood still in the winter of 1966 either. Technical director Mauro Forghieri was given complete freedom by team boss Enzo Ferrari to design new cars and engines. As a result, the team introduced the new Ferrari 330 P4, of which two examples were entered into the race: an open-top "Spyder" numbered 23 and a closed-top "Berlinetta" numbered 24. The former was an ex-P3 chassis converted to P4 specifications (sometimes referred to as a P3/4), while the latter was a brand new P4. In addition to the two works entries, privateer teams entered two 412 P models, which was a less sophisticated version of the P4 intended for customers. Despite the high costs, Ferrari traveled to Daytona for a test session in December 1966. In qualifying, the Ford of Dan Gurney and A. J. Foyt took pole position, just two tenths ahead of the Chaparral 2F of Phil Hill and Mike Spence. Ferrari's first factory car, the No. 23 of Chris Amon and Lorenzo Bandini, started fourth, behind the private entry of Pedro Rodríguez and Jean Guichet. Immediately after the start, Hill took the lead, and after half an hour he had a twenty second lead over Gurney. Ford and Ferrari, meanwhile, focused on their own lap times and decided not to push hard for the lead unless the it increased to more than five laps. With half an hour remaining until the finish, three Ferraris occupied the first three positions. They reduced their speed so that they could cross the finish line side by side. This was in response to Ford's photo finish at the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans. Unlike in that race, where the two leading cars had completed the same distance and it was not initially clear who had won, the leading No. 23 Ferrari was three laps ahead of the second-placed No. 24 entry, while the NART-entered 412 P finished a further 26 laps behind in third. The photo taken of this finish was kept in Enzo Ferrari's office for a long time. The first Ford, the private J. W. Automotive entry of Dick Thompson and Jacky Ickx, finished sixth, behind two Porsches. The race is referred to as "Enzo's revenge" by various media outlets. Ferrari led for more than twenty hours during the entire race. Specifications: * Official licensed product * Scale: 1:18 * Length: 9.75 Inches (approximate) * Width: 4.25 Inches (approximate) * Height: 3.25 Inches (approximate) Features: * '67 Rolex 24Hrs of Daytona Winner #23 Ferrari 330 P4 Spyder in great condition. * Color: Red w/red interior. * In original discontinued Jouef Evolution box. Some very small paint chips on rear. (See photos 3 & 4) * Front "Dog House" is removable, doors open and rear section lifts up/forward to reveal engine and spare wheel & rubber tire. * Steering front wheels, all spoke knock-off wheels turn, super wide rubber racing tires. * Detailed interior & exterior, headlights, signal lights, and brake lights. AUCTION PROTOCOL: Payment must be received within 4 days via PayPal only after you win an auction or immediately when you complete a Buy It Now purchase. The winning bidder will be notified by eBay via email immediately following the close of the auction. The message will contain a link to the Paypal payment method where you will be able to quickly and conveniently pay for your purchase. $5.99 handling charge for Alaska, Hawaii & Puerto Rico. Use Calculator for International Shipping. Return & Exchange Policy: I am not liable for lost or damaged items if insurance is not purchased. 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