This is a very rare collectors model in 1:43 scale by Ebbro of Japan, brand new in original packaging, Ebbro item number 43701.

For 2005 the Japan GT Championship was re-named the Super GT Series, still with two classes, GT500 for turbo cars and GT300 for normal aspiration. Third place getter in the competitive GT300 class for 2005 was Autobacs Racing Team Aguri. Their sole entry was the #43 Arta Garaiya driven by Morio Nitta and Shinichi Takagi.

The Arta Garaiya uses the Nissan VQ35DE engine, which is a 3.5 litre 24 valve normally aspirated V6 giving around 300 bhp. The Arta chassis is normal race car practice, featuring a hewland six speed sequential transaxle, double wishbone suspension all round and AP Racing brakes. It is unusual in Japanese racing to be fitted with Michelin tyres on its 18" Rays wheels.

This model features Rays cast alloy wheels with Michelin race tyres and full brake detail with both brake discs and AP Racing calipers (the brand name is even printed on the calipers!), and a nicely modelled body finished in a striking DayGlo orange colour scheme that captures the shape and stance of the original car perfectly. Other features include finely moulded window frames, windscreen wipers, external rear view mirrors, rear spoiler, radio aerial, tow points and all correct external race logos and badges.

The interior is also very well done, with steering wheel and column switches, detailed dashboard and instrument panel with all controls and other features shown, rear view mirror, centre console with gearshift lever and handbrake, Sparco race seat and Exgel race harness, roll cage, fire extinguisher, plus other race related details.

Ebbro models are amongst the finest 1:43 scale models of their type available. Detail and finish are absolutely top class and second to none in this price range. All are limited editions, this item particularly rare being one of only 3000 pieces originally produced for worldwide distribution. This item is brand new in original unmarked packaging.