Classic Carlectables 1:18 HK Monaro GTS 327 1968

14D was a privateer entry for the 1968 Bathurst race, piloted by Des West and Ron Marks. The car had plenty of speed, qualifying in second position, only 0.2s behind pole sitter Bruce McPhee. After a frantic start, the 14D car had built itself a comfortable lead, and was only overtaken when West came in for their first fuel stop. 14D regained the lead with the Gibson/Seaton Ford Falcon in second, Ford lap charts actually had the Falcon in the lead, but a busted piston soon halted any arguments. Further lap scoring investigation found that McPhee was actually in front of the 14D car. The 13D car of McPhee/Mulholland would cross the line in first with 14D finishing in second.

Features:

- Scale: 1:18
- Die-cast metal with some plastic parts
- A street car at heart, the 14D Monaro retained the vehicle registration plate, but had the addition of bonnet hold-downs.
- The sports hub caps had been removed from the race car, shown here are the steel wheel rims. The car also ran on Michelin XAS rubber.
- The race car interior didn't have any modifications from the road car, with the exception of the drivers harness.
- The buckets seats have been recreated in soft touch rubber. The race car even retained the standard seat belts, reproduced in fabric for a realistic appearance.
- The 327 V8 engine remained the same as the road car, with a 4-barrel down-draft carburettor, good for 250 b.h.p.
- The rear chassis shows off the impressive exhaust system. The dual exhaust system splits into four chrome tipped tail pipes.
- The front chassis shows the engine sump, exhaust system and working suspension. The front wheels are even linked to the steering wheel.
- The chassis bears an individually numbered etched metal plate which is the edition number of your model.
- The item includes a certificate of authenticity

Please note: This is a collectible item, not intended as a toy. Not suitable for children under 3 due to small parts. We may open factory packaging to inspect for defects or display the item in a secure glass cabinet. If keeping the factory seal intact is important to you, please get in touch before ordering. Colours and contents may vary slightly.