Ferrari 412 P #26 1967 24h Daytona Pedro Rodríguez / Jean Guichet in 1:18 scale
This is the Ferrari 412 P #26 1967 24h Daytona Pedro Rodríguez / Jean Guichet in 1:18 scale by Top Marques.
The Ferrari 412 P #26, entered by Luigi Chinetti’s North American Racing Team (NART) and driven by Mexican endurance star Pedro Rodríguez and Frenchman Jean Guichet, finished an impressive 3rd overall at the 1967 24 Hours of Daytona, completing 637 laps. Rodríguez was renowned for his speed and versatility, while Guichet was an experienced Ferrari endurance driver and former Le Mans winner. The car, chassis 0844, was a rare and important evolution of the Ferrari 330 P3, featuring a 4.0-liter naturally aspirated V12, mid-engine layout, and upgraded P3/P4-derived bodywork; unlike the factory 330 P4s, the 412 P used Weber carburetors instead of fuel injection, along with improved brakes and gearbox. Its combination of a screaming V12, lightweight closed-cockpit body, and P4-inspired aerodynamics made the #26 a formidable privateer Ferrari—and particularly notable because it finished behind only two factory Ferrari prototypes in one of the marque’s most famous Daytona victories.
Top Marques produces high-end 1:18 and 1:12 scale model cars that are generally regarded as premium collector pieces. Most of their models are resin replicas, which allows for very sharp body lines, accurate proportions, and high-quality paint finishes that closely replicate the real vehicles. Their larger 1:12 scale models especially showcase extensive detailing, sometimes including removable parts and carefully reproduced engines, while many of their 1:18 models are sealed display pieces designed primarily for visual accuracy rather than opening features. Produced in limited editions, Top Marques models are often sought after by collectors for their craftsmanship, rarity, and focus on historically significant racing and exotic cars.
The Ferrari 412 P #26, entered by Luigi Chinetti’s North American Racing Team (NART) and driven by Mexican endurance star Pedro Rodríguez and Frenchman Jean Guichet, finished an impressive 3rd overall at the 1967 24 Hours of Daytona, completing 637 laps. Rodríguez was renowned for his speed and versatility, while Guichet was an experienced Ferrari endurance driver and former Le Mans winner. The car, chassis 0844, was a rare and important evolution of the Ferrari 330 P3, featuring a 4.0-liter naturally aspirated V12, mid-engine layout, and upgraded P3/P4-derived bodywork; unlike the factory 330 P4s, the 412 P used Weber carburetors instead of fuel injection, along with improved brakes and gearbox. Its combination of a screaming V12, lightweight closed-cockpit body, and P4-inspired aerodynamics made the #26 a formidable privateer Ferrari—and particularly notable because it finished behind only two factory Ferrari prototypes in one of the marque’s most famous Daytona victories.
Top Marques produces high-end 1:18 and 1:12 scale model cars that are generally regarded as premium collector pieces. Most of their models are resin replicas, which allows for very sharp body lines, accurate proportions, and high-quality paint finishes that closely replicate the real vehicles. Their larger 1:12 scale models especially showcase extensive detailing, sometimes including removable parts and carefully reproduced engines, while many of their 1:18 models are sealed display pieces designed primarily for visual accuracy rather than opening features. Produced in limited editions, Top Marques models are often sought after by collectors for their craftsmanship, rarity, and focus on historically significant racing and exotic cars.
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