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The 1927 Fiat 806 is perhaps the first race car to be designed and built solely for Formula 1 racing. It took advantage of the rule changes for that year ( engine size, no requirement to carry a mechanic etc. ) with the intention of Fiat proving to Alpha Romeo that it could beat them.
It only raced once, at Monza, setting pole and winning with Pietro Bordino as pilot. The 1.5Ltr “U-12” engine enabled a reported top speed of 240 Km/h.
After the Monza success all examples were destroyed at the order of Agnelli who had made his point to Alpha. No colour pictures exist.
This 1/12 scale Italiari kit was my prize for winning the Modelspace F1 historic competition last year. It was a challenge to build as the parts need plenty of attention to fit correctly but at least it has scope for some nice extra details. It’s a great model to have in the collection and has sparked an interest in me to get more F1 models of cars that proved significant to the sport over the years ( and not just to concentrate on McLaren which I have been doing up to this point ).
Malc.RM1 attached the following image(s):
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Hi Malc, Congratulations on an awesome build  You have really turned that kit into something really magnificent!!! Kind regards, Garth "Measure twice, cut once!!!"
Finished!!! HMS Victory,
Current build: Black Pearl.
On hold: Bismarck, Golden Hind, Flying Scotsman, Victory Cross Section, SOTS, Tiger 1.
Wish list: USS Constitution.
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A fantastic result there Malc. Presumably you'll get the newly released Alfa to go with it now? 
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 Top work and excellent result Malc  Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi fantastic result ,looks great,cheers mick, Builds hms victory, suzuki gsx 1300 R hayabusa, honda C B 750, lamborghini countach L P 500 S, tamiya 1/16 rc full option tiger 1 tank,
built, Mclaren M P 4 - 23. Occre london tram,
Stash.airfix 1/24 mosquito. Diag Virginia schooner, tamiya 1/6 honda 750, tamiya 1/35 famo, tamiya 1/35 flak 88.
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You've done yourself proud with this build Malc, looks amazing.....  .. Very well done.... Regards Alan
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Stunning work, and pictures. Great showpiece. Mark
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Thanks for looking in and all the super comments.
Now...on to the next project. Another historic F1 car !!
Malc.
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