Toyota GT-ONE 3.6L Turbo V8 #2 1999 24h Le Mans in 1:12 scale
This is the Toyota GT-ONE 3.6L Turbo V8 #2 1999 24h Le Mans in 1:12 scale by Top Marques.
The Toyota GT-One (TS020) #2, entered by Toyota Motorsport Europe, competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans with drivers Thierry Boutsen, Ralf Kelleners, and Allan McNish. Boutsen was a three-time Formula One Grand Prix winner, McNish would later become one of the greatest endurance racers of his generation with multiple Le Mans victories and World Endurance Championship titles, and Kelleners was an experienced GT and sports-prototype driver. The 1999 race was particularly dramatic for Toyota because its radical GT-One—essentially a prototype built under the final years of the GT1 regulations—was among the fastest cars at Le Mans. However, the #2 car was eliminated after a major high-speed crash during the night, highlighting the extreme pace and danger of the race and contributing to the dramatic storyline of Toyota’s near-miss in its quest for its first overall Le Mans victory.
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 Toyota GT-One (TS020) #2, entered by Toyota Motorsport Europe, competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans with drivers Thierry Boutsen, Ralf Kelleners, and Allan McNish. Boutsen was a three-time Formula One Grand Prix winner, McNish would later become one of the greatest endurance racers of his generation with multiple Le Mans victories and World Endurance Championship titles, and Kelleners was an experienced GT and sports-prototype driver. The 1999 race was particularly dramatic for Toyota because its radical GT-One—essentially a prototype built under the final years of the GT1 regulations—was among the fastest cars at Le Mans. However, the #2 car was eliminated after a major high-speed crash during the night, highlighting the extreme pace and danger of the race and contributing to the dramatic storyline of Toyota’s near-miss in its quest for its first overall Le Mans victory.
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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