Car Room Magazine "Playing With Cars": Exoto 1:10 GT40

Shown for the first time since it was produced - this oldie but goodie from the "Playing With Cars" vaults can finally be shown on Youtube in its full, 12-minute-plus form!

Exoto's 1:10 "Extreme Detail" 1966 GT40 - the car that won Le Mans - is still one of the hobby's most amazing models. Join Joe Kelly, Jr. as he looks at all the details and features of this groundbreaking release. Originally aired in early 2008.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Joe Kelly Jr
• Exoto
• GT 40
• Le Mans

[Newman8881]

Thank for the reply! As u say there is big dollars for the large scale model, but why in general scale 1:12(or above) are usually much more expensive than the 1:18? Is it because 1:12 assemble by more parts / more difficult to make / produce in less numbers?

[Thecarroom]

@Newman8881 It's more about exclusivity with the larger scale models - and most of them are limited in numbers when compared to the smaller scale offerings. There's also (usually) a more intense level of detail and features - hence a more intensive build required. That being said, we've seen a couple of large scale models made by Premium Classixx (BUB) and Motormax (1:12 Porsches and Ford GTs, to be exact) that ticketed for under $200.00.

Thanks for watching!

[Newman8881]

Great model. Is this model a prototype race car or GT class in Le Mans?

How big the model will consider is "VERY LARGE" scale model?

[Thecarroom]

@Newman8881 It was a GT (I think), hence the "GT40" moniker. It's absolutely beautiful. Every once in a while - say, twice a year - I take it out and really go through it, polishing it, checking it out, making any necessary repairs, etc. It's about as stunning a model car as I've ever seen, and it's a never ending source of enjoyment.

Models above 1:12 are large scale, but we've seen 1:6 and 1:8 scale. I've even seen 1:4 scale. BIG dollars, there!

Thanks for watching!

[sandrochatlos1]

do they have diecast cars bigger that this??

[Thecarroom]

@sandrochatlos1 Yep! Diecast Promotions made a 1:6 1957 Corvette (also reviewed on this channel) a while back. Pretty outrageous model!

Thanks for watching!

[HortonKansas]

@Thecarroom I just received my second car in the Altered Wheelbase series of releases from Supercar1 and if you can buy them!

I have been adding historic cars to my collection and now I am concentrating more on the late 50's - early 70's cars.

I have also purchased cars on the secondary market at flea markets, yard sales and even pawn shops and a pawn shop is where i purchased three of my six Exoto models for about 1/4 of retail all in great shape in original boxes and packaging.

[Thecarroom]

@wardawg07 True... very true! It's almost time for this one's annual cleaning/waxing - I'm looking forward to it!

Thanks for watching - and for being a regular viewer on "Car Room LIVE!" :-)

[Thecarroom]

@Rawr454 Yep! I'd love to see a Duesenberg or Packard done to this level of completeness. It's incredible!

Thanks for watching!

[Thecarroom]

@HortonKansas Absolutely agree - Exotos can appreciate drastically. This one, however, was re-released a while back - still affordable. Killer model! It's one that you can re-visit several times, and always find something new to appreciate!

Thanks for watching!