This is a rare collectors model in 1:43 scale by Ebbro of Japan, brand new in original packaging, Ebbro item number 43728.

In the late sixties the Japanese GP was a sports car race and invariably was a battle between the Nissans, Toyotas and Porsches. The 1969 GP was held on October 10 at Fuji International Speedway and attracted a field of 40 cars, Nissans awesome V12 R382s, Toyotas 7 and 917 and 908 Porsches at the top end of the field.

The big Nissans were unbeatable, and this car, the Taki Racing Team Porsche finished in seventh place, driven by Hans Hermann and Kenjirou Tanaka.

The 908/2 Spider was a lightened version of the 908 Coupe, the removal of the roof and long tail section losing around 100 kg from its weight. It was powered by a three litre air cooled flat eight with about 350 bhp. While this two valve per cylinder engine was down on power, it was reliable and suited to long distance racing.

This model features accurate cast alloy race wheels with correct profile Good Year race tyres. The body is very nicely proportioned and depicts the original car very accurately. Other features include rear view mirror, filler caps, jacking points, roll cage, exhaust system plus all the correct race markings, vents and grilles.

The interior is also very well done, with steering wheel, fully detailed dashboard and instrument panel, gearshift and race seats with Sabelt harness. There is also full engine detail, with the flat eight injected engine and chassis tubes clearly visible in the rear bodywork. The rear undeside is also a lovely piece of modelling, with the engine, gearbos, exhaust system, chassis tubes, disc brakes and cooling tubes all accurately represented and painted in all the correct colours.

This is a magnificent model and without doubt the finest 908/2 model made to date - it will satisfy the most demanding of collectors.

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 being one of only 3000 pieces originally produced for worldwide distribution. This item is brand new in original unmarked packaging.