Pocher's third auto model in 1:8 scale was the 1934 Alpha Romeo 8C-2300 Spider Gran Sport. A street version of the 8C-2300 2 seat roadster,
The amazing detail captured everyone's attention and they received coverage in the press driving sales crazy in spite of a $180 price ($1920 in 2018 dollars)
These too were part of the infamous "K Mart sell off" in the 1870's where these models were sold for 20 cents on the dollar, $32.00 in this case. The models sold in a matter of days, destroying the US market for years.
Prototype:
(from the web)
The 8C designates 8 cylinders, and originally a straight 8-cylinder engine. The Vittorio Jano designed 8C was Alfa Romeo's primary racing engine from its introduction in 1931 to its retirement in 1939. In addition to the two-seater sports cars it was used in the world's first genuine single-seat Grand Prix racing car, the Monoposto 'Tipo B' - P3 from 1932 onwards In its later development it powered such vehicles as the twin-engined 1935 6.3-litre Bimotore, the 1935 3.8-litre Monoposto 8C 35 Type C, and the Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Mille Miglia Roadster. It also powered top-of-the-range coach-built production models, including a Touring Spider and Touring Berlinetta.
The cars were raced by Scuderia Ferrari before they started developing their own cars after WW II.
Негізгі бет Pocher 1:8 scale Alpha Romeo 8C-2300 Spider Gran Sport 1931
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