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Sometimes new model cars are released which, when you hold them in your hands, amaze you regarding detailling and make you think, this cannot be matched. Such a model car is the Aston Martin DBR1, winner LeMans 1959 by Shelby Collectibles. This perfect litte model car and as far as I’m aware, it is their first non Shelby. Buth the Aston was driven during the LeMans race in 1959 by Carroll Shelby.

What makes this model so special? Frist, it is in true 1/64 scale (not a tid larger, or 3 Inch, no spot on). Second, both doors open and these doors are so extremely small! Also the hood opens to reveal a tiny engine block. Third, the paint is above average. Color is ok and even the gloss is perfect. I can go on like this, mentioning the tonneau cover (the cover over the passenger seat during racing) is removable. The wheels are nice imitations of the originals. And all this for E 6,35 (E 5,34 ex TAX) at Tiny Toy Cars. Next to the Citroen Mehari by Norev, this is my nomination for 3 Inch model of 2009!

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