Seems more and more of my post are starting on the international thread...I might be detecting a pattern here!

Just received (from France, thought that was pretty cool) this ultra hip 2008 Peugeot 908 HDi FAP P1 Le Mans Prototype sports car (wow, what a mouth full).

This 1:64 (though it seems a bit larger, maybe 1:55) diecast is by NOREV and is my first casting by this French company. The casting is flawless, tampos are crisp and the wheels are breathtaking! I am so pleased to add thin to my collection.

The real history is also amazing...this car, cassie #3 has qualified on the pool for three straight years ('07,'08,'09) at Le Mans. Though very good finishes with a 2td, 5th and 2td respectively.

This twin turbo missile is remarkable to experience in person. It will almost scare you if you are not watching for it, these cars are so quite that you have no sense of approaching speed, then it flashes by at over 200 mph!

As always, thanks for the look and allowing my the fun of sharing my odd taste it toys!

Ward

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Amazing car , bright paint

Very Very Nice. I love the paint and decals on it!!!

Got this - and the 2007 and 2009 versions - coming in the mail. How does it look next to the NewRay Audi R8?

Awesome looking model... the design and the craftsmanship are simply beautiful. Is this car from Norev's 3-inch scale model line? Is that why it's a little bigger? Norev's 1/64 Citroen GT is a great car too. Are you going to buy that one as well?

Got this - and the 2007 and 2009 versions - coming in the mail. How does it look next to the NewRay Audi R8?

I am sorry to say that they are NOT displayed side by side! This casting makes the NewRay look awkard, short and cheap in comparison...and I LIKE the NewRay.:p

I should have bought the three car set, and I still might (Henry has them at very good prices) but I though I would "test" this one out first. I am very pleased with the car.

As for the Citroen GT, I will be looking at them now that I know the quality of the Norev castings.

Thanks for the looks guys. Being able to share our collection with others is still a part of the fun in this hobby.

Ward

Outstanding new addition Ward - Congrats :thumbsup:

Thanks for the awesome pics too. :wave:

G here is the real story on the comp to the NewRay R8 and R10 castings...no contest! Ofcourse, the two NewRay castings are as different as light and dark! The R10 really sucks even just next to the R8!

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