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Watson - Indy Pole - #97 Dick Rathmann (1958)

Product Code:	C4418
Manufacturer:	Carousel1
Category:	Indy 500
Scale:	1:18
Bonus Points Cost:	4,164
Price (excl. GST):	$208.18
Plus GST (Aus. Only):	$20.82
Total (incl. GST):	$229.00 AUD

Status: Temporarily Out of Stock

In the 1950's NASCAR and USAC, the saying Braver than Dick Tracy was changed to Braver than Dick Rathmann. A.J. Watson arrived at Indy® in 1958 with four cars. Three were for Jack Zink, his employer, and a fourth car was for sale. Dick Rathmann's car owner, Lee Elkins, bought it, and the team went together so quickly Rathmann's last name was misspelled on the car with a single 'n.' Dick Rathmann snatched the pole with a 4-lap average of 145.974 mph, with Zink driver Ed Elisian in the 2nd spot. At the green flag, Dick Rathmann led through the first two turns, but he and Elisian entered turn three side by side. Neither backed off before they wrecked, and the crash eliminated another five cars.

Now Carousel 1 brings this historic race car back to life with their limited edition, BIG 1:18 SCALE die-cast model. This Carousel 1 model is licensed by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum, authorized by the legendary race car builder, A.J. Watson, and endorsed by Tony Bettenhausen's son Gary.

*Detailed cockpit
*Clear-faced gauges
*Die-cast engine
*Full chassis detail
*Imprinted marking
*Positionable front wheel
*Hinged Hood
*Serialized Limited Edition - ONLY 1200 pieces

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