Re-releasing an existing mould by giving new clothing for previously well accepted
models, such as the red-black "works" Africa Safari and Monte rally cars, half success
even before they are out. And of course seemingly much more cost efficient in these days, than undertaking the development cost of the missing generations (such as 280ZX or 300ZX - Z31) that were never produced in scale 1:18 before.
The timing of the re-release at the same time provides with an unwittingly courteous
gesture toward to those who would never forget to commemorate the fortieths birthday
of "Our Fair Lady".
The original car, however was re-fabricated by Peter Brock, one of the well acknowledged
American car designer/racing driver and "racing stable" runner of the sixties and
seventies - who's team transformed the six cylinder's city car into a shooting beast
and won great number of SCCA competitions by John Morton in the driver's seat.
• Let us see more details about the model as the designer
of the original BRE 240Z praises the replica:
"If you look up the "word detail" in the dictionary you liable to find a photo of
this new 1:18 scale BRE 240Z racer by world reknown model maker, Kyosho. John Morton's
famous #46, '70-'71 SCCA National Champ is so beautifully finished we didn't figure
out that the shut lines for the doors, hood, and rear hatch weren't just cast-in
lines but actually opened until we'd had it in-hand for several minutes! In fact,
a special tool is provided to open the doors, as the fit is so precise your fingernails
are too thick!
All these panels open to reveal wonderfully intricate, fabulous detail that only true
racing enthusiasts could have persevered to replicate. Under the forward opening hood,
in the engine compartment, you'll find Stainless Aeroquip hoses, complete with red/blue
anodized end-fittings, custom-spun black-alloy air horns on the triple Mikuni dual-chokes
and BRE' carefully crafted, gold-anodized heat-shield to keep those triple side drafts
cool. The remote oil filter and Harrison military-spec chopper oil-cooler just add to
the fascination.
The weight of this model gives it a quality feel you will just love. Flip it over and you'll
see the headers and complete exhaust system Sperexed in bright yellow VHT paint, just
like the real car...even the megaphones out the back are right to scale. You can almost
hear the distinctive sound of this BRE L series engine with Morton, his foot hard-down
on the back straight at Road Atlanta, on his way to winning his second straight National
Championship!
The interior's details are impressive with cloth seat belts, the quilted interior just
like the cars had back then, the wooden gear shift knob, not a detail has been missed.
BRE's custom red, white and blue race livery sets this piece off as something really
special in any collection. Even the American Racing Le Mans mags with polished rims
are perfect in every detail. If there's going to be any BRE racer in your collection,
THIS is the one.
Thank you Kyosho for making racing history available to all of us!"
Citation Source: Brock Racing Enterprise
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