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The Kyosho Ferrari 250 GTO 1000Kms Paris 1962 1st OA 3987GT Nr.1 is a 1:18-scale diecast model, catalogue reference KS08438G. It represents the Ferrari 250 GTO shown in its 1962 1000Kms Paris 1st OA specification, with the paintwork and markings used to identify car Nr.1.
The model reproduces the principal external features of the full-size Ferrari 250 GTO at reduced scale. Its front profile, side silhouette and rear treatment reflect the proportions of the original front-engined V12 Berlinetta, while the wheels, openings and glazing help distinguish the named version. The body shape was created for the requirements of GT racing, and the miniature preserves the main visual cues associated with that design.
Ferrari 250 GTO Background
The original car is associated with Giotto Bizzarrini's engineering concept, later developed by Mauro Forghieri and Sergio Scaglietti. Its design belongs to Ferrari's early-1960s competition and road-car history, with the 250 GTO contributing to the manufacturer's international GT championship successes during that period. The commonly cited total of 36 original 250 GTOs refers to the full-size cars rather than the number of Kyosho replicas.
This Kyosho miniature provides a display representation of the specific Ferrari 250 GTO appearance named in the product title. It brings together the car's period styling, competition setting and selected race markings in a 1:18-scale format. As a model, it represents the subject's exterior rather than reproducing the mechanical operation of the original vehicle.
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Ferrari 250 GTO 1000Kms Paris 1962 1st OA 3987GT Nr.1 The Kyosho model and its origins This Kyosho diecast model is a faithful 1:18-scale replica of the Ferrari 250 GTO 1000Kms Paris 1962 1st OA 3987GT Nr.1. It captures the distinctive silhouette of the Ferrari 250 GTO. Its paint and markings give this particular replica its visual identity. The catalogue reference for this miniature is KS08438G. The history of the full-size vehicle or depicted subject is rooted in 1962. Its design and development are associated with Giotto Bizzarrini’s engineering concept, developed by Mauro Forghieri and Sergio Scaglietti. The original form reflects the technical and cultural priorities of its period. The shape was created for a real driving purpose rather than for the miniature itself. Design and production The most recognisable proportions remain visible at reduced scale. Its front profile establishes the vehicle’s immediate identity. The side silhouette reveals the relationship between cabin and body. The rear treatment completes that recognisable design language. For production context, A total of 36 original 250 GTOs is conventionally cited. That historical figure, where available, concerns the full-size car rather than Kyosho miniatures. A colour or race livery should not automatically be treated as a separately numbered factory edition. The supplied product line does not state how many Kyosho replicas were manufactured. Production and engineering Variant totals can differ from the production figure for the broader model family. This distinction matters when a collector compares closely related versions. The original concept is characterised by a front-engined V12 Berlinetta shaped for aerodynamic GT racing. Its mechanical layout influenced the body’s overall proportions. The engineering choices reflect the purpose of the full-size vehicle. Changes between road and racing specifications should be understood separately. The miniature preserves the principal external cues of its named version. Wheels, openings and glazing help identify the chosen specification. Engineering and competition The selected paintwork makes this release visually distinct from other references. A miniature is a representation and does not share the mechanical functions of the original. In competition terms, The 250 GTO contributed to Ferrari’s international GT championship successes in the early 1960s. The designation does not itself establish a race entry for this specific road-car finish. A racing success is attributed to the relevant team, driver and full-size car. Related competition derivatives may differ significantly from production examples. The colour alone does not establish that a specific car took part in a race. Where the subject comes from fiction or cinema, its on-screen exploits are not official results. Legacy This separation preserves the historical meaning of the original model. The Ferrari 250 GTO remains a distinct chapter in its manufacturer’s design history. Its form links the period’s styling to the engineering underneath. The chosen specification gives the collector a more precise version to display. Kyosho presents the subject at 1:18 scale. The replica offers a compact way to appreciate the original design. This Ferrari 250 GTO 1000Kms Paris 1962 1st OA 3987GT Nr.1 miniature highlights the car’s individual appearance. It brings together automotive history and the pleasure of a carefully chosen display model.
Key Info:
- Brand: Kyosho
- Part No: KS08438G
- Barcode: 4548565517084
- Scale: 1:18
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