Italeri 4702 FIAT 806 Grand Prix 1/12 – plastic model kit

The Italeri 4702 FIAT 806 Grand Prix model in an impressive 1/12 scale is a proposal aimed at demanding and experienced modelers, as well as all automotive history enthusiasts. This faithfully reproduced plastic model of a racing car, one that made history in motorsport, allows you to build a collector's replica of one of the most innovative machines of its era.

Historical Information

The FIAT 806 Grand Prix is an Italian racing car that participated in competitions in 1927. Designed by engineer Giovanni, this model was ahead of its time and is considered the first true single-seater Grand Prix Formula car in history. Its most significant achievement was its participation in the Milan Grand Prix at the Monza circuit, where the FIAT 806 driven by Pietro Bordino won, setting new engineering standards for future race cars. The car was equipped with a revolutionary V12 engine with a 1500 cm³ displacement. This model was used by the Italian FIAT factory during the interwar period, and its fate, as well as preserved blueprints, now serve as inspiration for collectors and automotive historians.

Features of the Italeri 4702 Model

• Scale: 1/12 – highly detailed with the possibility to build a model over 30 cm long.
• Country of origin of the original: Italy.
• Historical period: 1920s, interwar period.
• Material: high-quality plastic.
• Kit contents: sprues with model parts, clear assembly instructions, and decals.
• Category: plastic model kit.
• Glue and paints not included – must be purchased separately.
• Detailed replica of the engine, chassis, exhaust system, and bodywork details.
• Movable parts – possibility to set wheels and mechanical details.

Recommendation and Build Difficulty

Italeri 4702 FIAT 806 Grand Prix is an excellent choice for advanced modelers (difficulty level 5/5) who want to expand their collection with a unique symbol of automotive innovation from the interwar period. The model is recommended for Grand Prix racing enthusiasts, technology lovers, and collectors of Italian vehicles. Thanks to its large scale, every detail of the FIAT 806 can be recreated precisely, making it an impressive display on a shelf or in a showcase.