Kyosho KSD08438F 1/18 Ferrari 250 GTO 1963 Daytona 3H Red No.18

The Ferrari 250 GTO, considered one of the ultimate classic Ferraris, now joins the Kyosho Original Mini Car Series in three different variations. Each model has been meticulously researched to capture the unique characteristics and subtle details of the individual cars, all faithfully reproduced in 1/18 scale.

First is the blue No. 24 Ferrari 250 GTO (chassis number 3387GT), driven by Phil Hill and Olivier Gendebien in the 12 Hours of Sebring, the third round of the 1962 World Sportscar Championship, held on March 24, 1962. In the final race, this car finished 1st in its class and achieved an impressive overall 2nd place, behind the more powerful pure racing prototype Ferrari 250 TRI/61.

The second model is the No. 15 Ferrari 250 GTO, with chassis number 3505GT, featuring an eye-catching pale green body. This car won the 11th round of the World Sportscar Championship, the Goodwood Tourist Trophy, on August 18, 1962. Notably, it was the first right-hand-drive 250 GTO, a detail faithfully replicated in this mini car model. The car was originally ordered by none other than Sir Stirling Moss, though it was driven to victory in the final race by Innes Ireland.

Lastly, No. 18. This classic Ferrari red 250 GTO, with chassis number 4219GT, was driven to victory by Pedro Rodríguez in the Daytona 3-Hour Race on February 17, 1963. The race marked the opening round of the World Sportscar Championship, and the 250 GTO’s win on debut was a strong indicator of the car’s continued dominance throughout the season. This magnificent 1/18 scale miniature brings the iconic Ferrari 250 GTO to life. As a true symbol of Ferrari’s racing heritage, this model is a must-have not only for Ferrari enthusiasts but for all motorsport fans.

When you open the engine hood, which is secured with leather hood straps just like the real car, you'll find a precisely recreated dry-sump V12 3-liter SOHC engine. Also noteworthy are the high-resolution details of the engine ancillaries, such as the various wiring and the six-barrel Weber 38DCN downdraft carburetors.

The model accurately reproduces the interior features of the 250GTO, which is free of frills, such as the base of the shift lever with the traditional Ferrari shift gate cut off, and the tachometer seen through the large-diameter steering wheel with a slender wooden rim. The actual car is available in both left-hand drive and right-hand drive versions depending on the chassis number, and the research into these is also accurate.

The trunk lid can be opened and closed. Inside the trunk, a spare Borrani wire wheel is secured with a leather belt, and even the fuel tank behind it is reproduced. The 250GTO's fuel tank holds 133 liters, a large capacity only found in a racing car, and being able to visually confirm this fact is one of the joys of this high-resolution miniature car.

Not only can the doors, engine hood, and trunk lid be opened and closed, but upon closer inspection, even the quick fuel filler cap at the rear of the vehicle can be opened and closed. This is yet another example of the attention to detail shown by the Kyosho miniature car development team, who aimed to reproduce details above and beyond the standard for a 1/18 scale die-cast miniature car. 

Features

• Left and right doors, engine hood, trunk lid opening and closing, front wheel steering