hand built 1:8 scale metal
Porsche 356 Carrera 1600 four-cam engine
with functioning internals | out of production | none available
A jewel-like 1:8 scale model, individually hand-built by a European craftsman (Nolte) who made all parts himself from the appropriate metals, rubber, bolts and screws. Bolted assembly like the real engine, no glue. Fully movable internals: functional flywheel, fan, crankshaft, pistons, cams, and valvetrain. Other perfect details include accurate ignition wires, oil and fuel lines, Weber carburetors with working linkages, and a full exhaust system. Can be displayed with cam cover (or any other pieces) removed to show internal details.
specifications: weight 1.5 lbs w/o stand; 5" L x 4.5" W x 3.5" H (7" H on stand); scale 1:8 / 1.5" = 1'
It is indistiguishable from the real engine except for size.
The 1500cc RS version with camshaft mounted distributors was also available, as was the 1500 as shown below..
We should have kept one of these. If you have one to sell please let us know.