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Kyosho 1:18 Ferrari 250 GTO 1963 Dark Blue (Blu Scuro), part number KS08438H, is a diecast model representing the 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO. Finished in Dark Blue (Blu Scuro), this display miniature reproduces the principal external cues of the full-size car, including its recognisable front profile, side silhouette and rear treatment. The paintwork and markings give this version its specified visual identity.
The Model
Presented at 1:18 scale, the model shows the proportions and design language associated with the Ferrari 250 GTO. Wheels, openings and glazing contribute to the appearance of the chosen specification, while the body shape reflects the relationship between the cabin and the surrounding bodywork. As a diecast representation, it is intended to convey the appearance of the original vehicle rather than reproduce its mechanical functions.
The full-size subject has origins rooted in 1962, with its design and development associated with Giotto Bizzarrini’s engineering concept, Mauro Forghieri and Sergio Scaglietti. Its front-engined V12 Berlinetta layout was shaped around the requirements of aerodynamic GT racing, influencing the vehicle’s overall proportions and form.
Ferrari 250 GTO Background
A total of 36 original Ferrari 250 GTOs is conventionally cited; this figure concerns the full-size cars and not the number of Kyosho replicas. The 250 GTO contributed to Ferrari’s international GT championship successes in the early 1960s, although the Dark Blue road-car finish does not by itself establish a specific race entry. This Kyosho miniature presents the named 1963 version as a display model for appreciating the car’s styling, colour and place in automotive history.
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Specifications
Ferrari 250 GTO 1963 Dark Blue (Blu Scuro) The Kyosho model and its origins This Kyosho diecast model is a faithful 1:18-scale replica of the Ferrari 250 GTO 1963 Dark Blue (Blu Scuro). 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 KS08438H. 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 1963 Dark Blue (Blu Scuro) 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: KS08438H
- Barcode: 4548565517176
- Scale: 1:18
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