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EP0016 Fly Ford GT40 Le Mans 1966 Innes Ireland/Jochen Rindt Kit Car 1:32 Slot Car
Here's a unique Ford GT40 that Innes Ireland and Jochen Rindt drove in the 1966 Le Mans race. It's the Fly EP0016 edition and has a light blue color with white stripes. The UK flag is also visible on the hood with the number 12. Initially, this car was released as a complete vehicle for Poly in Spain, and approximately 100 were sold. These vehicles came with a base and crystal top. Additionally, 400 kits were available, as indicated in the last picture. Each kit has a motor, gears, body, interior, magnet, wheels, and more. However, it's important to note that the kit does not include a black base or crystal top. This particular car comes with a neodymium magnet.
- Driven by: Jochen Rindt (A)/Innes Ireland (GB); listed, never drove: Craig Fisher (CDN), Eppie Wietzes (CDN)
- Car: Ford GT40 #1017 - Ford 289 V8/90° 2v OHV 4727 cc N/A
- Entrant: Comstock Racing Team/F. R. English Ltd. (CDN)
- Event: 24 Heures du Mans / Le Mans 24 Hours
- Date: 19.6.1966
- Track: Circuit de la Sarthe, Le Mans (F), 13.461 kms
- Distance: 24 hours
- Attendance: 350000
- Result: did not finish (Engine)
- Grid: 17th (3:45.600)
- Tires: Goodyear
- Sponsors: FORD
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- Light blue in color, #12
