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The 1967 FIA rule changes made Ferrari's vaunted 330P4 obsolete and a ticked off Enzo decided just to boycott the series altogether. To keep the Ferrari marque relevant, he looked to the North American Can Am series. Here he could rework the Ferrari 330 P4s, bore out the Colombo V12s to 4.2 liters boosting to 450 HP @8000 rpm with a new 5 speed and Positraction rear. The resultant design gave a more streamlined and lighter body work to compete this because there were no requirements for lighting, no need for a spare tire or the ridiculous suitcase, no mandatory windscreen height and other annoying FIA regulations. The right hand drive was kept as it was along with the 15" Campanolo magnesium wheels but with upgraded ventilated discs. The result was the car being wider, shorter and lower that the P4 and 202.4 lbs lighter. Twin snorkels now feed the engine. It was to my eyes, the most beautiful of the P4 derived cars but the problem resided in the McLarens including the Chevy powered ones which dominated the series in '67 and 68'. Of the two 350P4 Can Am spiders sent to compete, the best they could achieve was 8th place at Laguna Seca.
...well, you got me on this one Rich. I have no idea who makes it, whether it's resin or diecast (looks resin ) or even if it's 1/18 scale. You are truly the King of obscure models! 😯 😮
@chris 1/18 resin by TRL.
@chris When it comes to the obscure, I really don't buy them because of any historical significance. In this case, it has to do with my love for the 330P4 and every shape that is a variation on the theme. The ultimate for me, was what the American Tom Meade customizes reclaimed Ferraris of the 1960s at his shop in Modena, Italy. Remember his 1969 Thomassima lll?