CMC – 1:18 Ferrari Racing Transporter Fiat 642 RN2 Bartoletti 1957 Red

The Courier of Enzo Ferrari

The 1950s and 1960s are known as an era that
witnessed a boom of race car transporters, which are being re-discovered today and held in a high regard. The two similar-looking transporters of the Scuderia Ferrari and Maserati might well be the most famous and technically most mature transporters of those days. They were mounted on Fiat-bus chassis of the type 642 RN2. With an open body work designed by Bartoletti, the resultant transporter was good for hauling three race cars.

Back in those days, it took a transporter to haul race cars to the race track from time to time. But transporters were not limited to hauling a precious freight only. They had quite a few other functions, too. In each of the transporters, a small but complete inspection bay was set up. It was also used as the crew quarters.

This was where the head-quarters were located, in addition to providing a crew space and a sleeping berth during the hectic race weekends.

MODEL FEATURES

•  Hand-assembled, all-metal precision model composed of 2,877 single parts
•  Capable of carrying up to three 1:18 scale Ferrari race cars
•  Authentically-scaled driving cab, bodywork, and auto hoist, all replicated after the current appearance of the vehicle
•  Highly-detailed and functional auto hoist with metal rails of a diamond pattern
•  Guide rails that are shelved sidewise with toggle screws when not in use as a ramp
•  Perfectly-designed rope mechanism with guidance rollers, which allows the car hoist to be moved up and down manually
•  Detail-exact 6-cylinder diesel in-line-engine with all aggregates and an engine cover that can open
•  Authentically-replicated metal frame with I-beams and a flanged hitch
•  Precisely-recreated drive train composed of the engine – gear box – rear axle and rotary drive shafts
•  Frame and underbody lined with air-pressure brake pipe system, hydraulic pipes and cabling
•  Spare wheel removable from an operable hatch that has a functional clamping yoke
•  Authentic replication of the front and rear axles with metal leaf springs
•  Exquisitely-replicated front and rear wheels with authentic Trilex rims and twin tires on the rear wheels
•  Multiple covers, which open on finely-built hinges to grant access to the battery, storage space, and both fuel tanks
•  Movable drawer, which provides storage space for the six stop-blocks that serve to hold race cars in place on the two loading decks
•  Hatch door with a functional interlocking mechanism
•  Brilliant radiator grill, built from polished, separately-mounted metal bars
•  Hinged front cover with Fiat logo over the radiator filler neck that has a movable cap
•  Inspection bay with integrated shelves for spare parts
•  Adjustable exterior mirrors
•  Realistic-looking cab interior with genuine leather seats in the front and back sections
•  Faithfully-replicated dashboard with all instruments and controls
•  Adjustable sun visor