A 1:15 scale model of a 1932 Alfa Romeo 2.3 8C Touring Spider and model engine, by Gerald Wingrove
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TypeToys & Games
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Lot number111
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Description
A 1:15 scale model of a 1932 Alfa Romeo 2.3 8C Touring Spider and model engine, by Gerald Wingrove, finely detailed scratch-built model with hinged bonnet revealing engine and with hinged opening doors, constructed from mainly brass, copper and aluminium parts, believed one of a series of 7 models produced by Wingrove from 1983-2002, believed post-2000 model inscribed to underside '1932 2.3 Alfa Romeo Touring Spider - Gerald Wingrove MBE (Model Engineer)', finished in maroon livery, with wire-spoked wheels shod with rubber tyres, 27.5cm long, contained in green baize padded plywood storage case with sliding lid; offered together with a 1:15 scale model of a 1932 Alfa Romeo 2300 engine by Wingrove, 9.5cm long, mounted on polished metal base faintly inscribed, and with small engraved title plaque on polished wooden base.
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