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[TerryS]

For Interest a classic race car.

 

Racecarsdirect.com - 1958 Vanwall VW7

 

I remember having a model of this and a Lotus 16 many moons ago in my first Scalextric set. Goodness knows where that is now?

 

This car has the "Monaco short nose body. I definitely prefer the normal nose which is more in keeping with the lines of the rest of the car i believe.

[E1pix]

Wow, that’s a stunning set.

[Porsche718]

Wow, that’s a stunning set.

 

Terry is right though. Why wouldn't they make the replica with the sleek nose that is much more identifiable as a Vanwall?

 

The inference in the ad is that they have made a "replica" of VW7. This chassis number ran at many European circuits, not just Monaco.

 

That being said, I love the transporter.

 

Edit: Probably worthwhile reposting the Racecarsdirect ad in the transporter thread!

Edited by Porsche718, 13 November 2023 - 04:34.

[GreenMachine]

That nose is ... ugly.  

 

4/10, could do better.

[B Squared]

Whoever purchases the car can surely have a long nose piece made if desired. If this Vanwall is on your radar to buy, I wouldn't think it would be a deal breaker.

Edited by B Squared, 13 November 2023 - 14:53.

[D-Type]

Perhaps the 'Monaco' nose is original.

[GreenMachine]

Perhaps the original car did race with that nose, but if there is a choice of noses, why pick the runt of the litter?

 

Let's not get hung up on 'originality' here, this is obviously not an original car.

[E1pix]

Whoever purchases the car can surely have a long nose piece made if desired. If this Vanwall is on your radar to buy, I wouldn't think it would be a deal breaker.

Anyone witnessing the **horror** Jimmy Durante had to live through would *never* suggest having a larger nose.

It’s bad enough that a car made him *kick the bucket*.
(WARNING: Non-racing reference)

[TerryS]

 

Edit: Probably worthwhile reposting the Racecarsdirect ad in the transporter thread!

 

Now done