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| GP racing was back in 1938 with the new 3 litre formula (for supercharged cars, 4.5 litre without supercharger) and Mercedes-Benz had decided to enter the season opener at Pau with two cars as a test of their awesome W154 cars before the season proper. After a troublesome practice session Mercedes was down to one car, driven by Caracciola. Alfa Romeo were also in trouble and had to withdraw their cars after a fire which left Nuvolari fuming, vowing never to race an Alfa again. The final entry list included only 8 drivers. Caracciola took the lead of the race followed by Dreyfus' Delahaye. On the twisty Pau street track Dreyfus was able to keep pace with the leader and actually pass. With the fuel consumption only half of that of the supercharged Mercedes cars Dreyfus' Delahaye had a clear advantage and when Caracciola, with half the race gone, went into the pit for refueling, the Delahaye driver, on a non-stop strategy, opened up a large gap never to be challenged again during the race. Dreyfus took the flag nearly two minutes in front of Lang, who had taken over the car from Caracciola. GP004 is our slot car rendition of the victorious Delahaye 145 of Rene Dreyfus. Wheelbase 84.5mm Suitable Chassis: Penelope Pitlane SM1M Wheels: RW/FW01, Inserts: PEW1 |
| Pau Grand Prix 1938 No.2 Rene Dreyfus - Winner |
GP004 Kit contents - Highly detailed, impact
resistant resin body shell, white metal exhausts
and driver figure, clear sheet for windscreen
and decals.
resistant resin body shell, white metal exhausts
and driver figure, clear sheet for windscreen
and decals.
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