In 1991 Mazda became the only Japanese manufacturer to win the 24 Hours. Nissan & Toyota tried & tried, but, never quite did it. The 787B, driven by Volker Weidler / Johnny Herbert / Bertrand Gachot, qualified in 19th place, obviously not the quickest car there, but, in the end it was victorious - the three Silk Cut Jaguars finishing in 2nd, 3rd & 4th with the sole remaining Sauber-Mercedes C11 in 5th.

The model is by HPI, a relative newcomer on the 1:43 diecast scene. Whilst the Mazda is not the most original choice, Ixo & Minichamps, for instance, have already released the car, the HPI is an excellent model - it features a removeable engine cover, underneath which is a very well detailed rear end. The cover itself fits very well with no unsightly gaps.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a123/jinxvrs/Mazda/01090703.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a123/jinxvrs/Mazda/01090704.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a123/jinxvrs/Mazda/01090706.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a123/jinxvrs/Mazda/01090709.jpg

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Steve

I WANT THOSE CARS!!!!!!! I know, I know, it's nothing but money! Love the selection and the pics!

Ward

Great pics Steve! :thumbsup:

The detail is AWESOME! :thumbsup: It's hard to believe it's 1/43 scale!

Sounds like 69Stang may add a couple of 1/43 scale models to his collection. :p

In a Homer Simpson's voice: Mmmmmm Rotary..... :p

Like Stutz said, it's difficult to believe that these are 1/43 scale...great stuff!

Thanks all, I've just added a fourth car from the 1991 race - the #5 Peugeot 905. Quite an old casting - released by Quartzo in 1999. It still stacks up well against the others.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a123/jinxvrs/Peugeot/04090704.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a123/jinxvrs/Peugeot/04090703.jpg

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Steve