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Car of the Day: April 16, 2015; Kyosho '67 Ferrari 330 P4
Topic Started: Apr 16 2015, 01:40 AM (752 Views)
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Today's car of the day is Kyosho's 1967 Ferrari 330 P4

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1967 was a banner year for the Enzo Ferrari motor company, as it saw the production of the mid-engined 330 P4, a renowned V12 endurance car meant to replace the previous year's P3. Only four Ferrari P4-engined cars were ever made: one P3/4 and three 330 P4s. Their 3-valve cylinder head was modeled after those of Italian Grand Prix-winning Formula One cars. To this was added the same fuel injection system from the P3 for an output of up to 450 hp


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The Ferrari 330 P3's and P4's are arguably some of the most iconic race cars from the brand, and they are one my favorite models of cars to collect. There have been a lot of diecast companies that have made various versions of the 330 P over the years, and this one from Kyosho is beautifully done. Kyosho's are known to have issues with tires that don't roll, and this car is one of the worst offenders, but even if it might not win a diecast downhill race, it still looks nice sitting still. An added bonus that you can't tell without taking the car apart is that it includes a spare tire with matching gold rim that is tucked inside the the rear of the engine bay.

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The P3 won the 1000 km Monza in 1966, and the P4 won the same race in 1967. The P3/4, one of the P4s, and one 412 P electrified the racing world when they crossed the finish line together (in first 0846, second 0856, and third place 0844) in the 1967 24 Hours of Daytona, for a photo finish to counter Ford's photo of the Ford GT40 Mk.II crossing the finish line together First, Second, and Third at the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans.


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69Stang
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10 thumbs up!!!
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juantoo3
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Very nice!
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ivantt
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New casting? Quick! Take it apart!
Even if I could nitpick this one, I'd still love it. :thumbup:
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pjedsel
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:1: Every one of the models I see from Kyosho is always impressive!
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corvairjim
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What a beauty! :thumbup:
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Milton Fox Racing
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Nice internal detail with the spare being in place! One of my favorite body styles from Ferrari as well.
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Sirentoys
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Such a beautiful car and I am a Porsche guy. This is also one of Kyosho's better models.

I know where my car of the week vote is going.
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jurcpa
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kyosho are one of the best,or the best carmaker in this small size,many many thanks from all collectores around the world
and please kyosho make this
a volvo series with amazon,p1800 ,and p1800 estate,glas gt 1500,borgward series with isabella,isabella coupe,cabrio etc,renault alpine a 610,fiat,seat,saab etc etc
many thanks and please build this wantcars from so many collectors
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MBXPilot
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Absolutely gorgeous!! Thanks for sharing, there's just nothing better than racing ferraris of this era.
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cody6268
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Uh lets see, what's wrong with it--nothing!

Almost everything Kyosho makes is pricey, but great. That means I've got to get some of them.


What's the point in having a spare tire on a track car?
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daniel60
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"Rock N' Roll is here to stay, I'll love you til the end." Prestine.
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