WHERE: Le Mans 1975 -
RESULT: Winner -
DRIVERS: Jacky Ickx & Derek Bell -
BODY : Polyurethane Resin
CHASSIS: Plastic Injected
MOTOR CONFIGURATION: Sidewinder
MOTOR: S-Can Mabuchi 21000rpm
MAGNET: Bar at rear
GEARS:Pinion 11T/34T Spur
SCALE: 1:32
ISSUED: January 2012 - reissued October 2018
HISTORY
The first of two Mirage GR8s built in 1975, chassis GR8/801 brought the big success at last for the Gulf Racing Team; Derek Bell and Jackie Ickx piloted it to victory in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The winning machine was sold to Harley Cluxton, who entered the car in various guises in the next four Le Mans races under the Grand Touring Cars ltd. banner. It only managed to complete the race once, in 1976, when Derek Bell and Vern Schuppan finished fifth. Among its various metamorphoses were the Renault Mirage M9 and the long-tail Mirage M10 with a long tail body. After its retirement it was eventually restored back to its Le Mans winning configuration and is now on show at the Blackhawk Museum.
