1/18 KYOSHO In 1977, despite being its debut year, FIAT & ABARTH won the WRC Manufacturers' title, bringing glory to Italy, replacing LANCIA from the previous year. This machine, clad in the deep navy and yellow, vividly contrasting OLIO FIAT colors, is the 131 ABARTH, an indispensable part of FIAT's rally history. OLIO FIAT is the 1977 works color scheme. A key feature of this coloring is the semi-matte finish throughout. This tradition, dating back to the 124 era, is, of course, carried on in this model.
Now, this miniature model emphasizes the 131's boxy form with its front air dam and overfenders, which flare out just like the real car. Take a look at the wheels beneath. The deep-rim wheels, a staple of competition cars of the time, are scaled down to perfectly capture the texture of aluminum.
Opening the hood reveals the twin-cam engine, crafted by ABARTH. Attention to detail shines through in features such as the robust strut bars and the mesh material of the air cleaner box. Beneath the trunk lid, a racing gas tank is packed tightly. Opening the door reveals a cockpit crammed with a roll cage. Bucket seats, safety harnesses, and aluminum silver footrests are, of course, standard equipment.
The sheer presence of this 240mm long, 1/18 scale model is something you'll truly appreciate when you see it in person. This is a model that allows you to fully appreciate, with Kyosho's exceptional quality, how the seemingly practical 131 was transformed into the ultimate machine by ABARTH.
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