CAR1 - 1957 Indy 500 Winner - Hanks #9
One of the most popular and romantic eras at Indianapolis Motor Speedway® is the "Roadster Era" from 1953 through 1964, when the Brickyard® was ruled by drivers from the American melting pot in front-engine roadsters. Although virtually all roadsters used Four-cylinder "Offy" power, a great deal of ingenuity went into design. The most successful radical roadster design was the Belond Special, which won the Indianapolis 500® in 1957 and 1958. The Belond Special was a "laydown" roadster with its engine 18° from horizontal, providing an impossibly low hood profile. Following Carousel 1 models of the roadsters that won the Indianapolis 500® in 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, ad 1964, we are happy to offer you our model of the 1957 Belond Special driven by Sam Hanks to victory in the 1957 Indianapolis 500®, fifty years ago.
Now Carousel 1 brings this historic race car back to life with their limited edition, BIG 1:18 SCALE die-cast model. This Carousel 1 model is licensed by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum.
Many of Carousel 1's Roadsters have sold-out, not to be produced again, so, we encourage you to order now!
With this model you'll see Carousel 1's dedication to authenticity and detail. The model is BIG, 1:18 SCALE and has:
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Detailed cockpit
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Clear-faced gauges
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Die-cast engine
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Full chassis detail
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Imprinted marking
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Positionable front wheel
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Hinged Hood
Serialized Limited Edition - ONLY 2400 pieces
Model is nearly 10 inches long
