Mobil 1 Honda NSX-GT #64 JGTC 1999 [Ebbro 43071]

Rare Ebbro 1/43 scale Mobil 1 NSX-GT which competed in the 1999 JGTC series.

"Nakajima Planning, a race team founded by former Formula 1 driver Satoru Nakajima, entered a Mobil 1-sponsored Honda (Acura) NSX in the 2001 Japan Grand Touring Car Championship (JGTC). The NSX, which underwent a thorough change in 2000 that centered on a specially built smaller gearbox, was at the peak of its competitive power. The 2001 model was an improved version of the previous model where the gearbox was strengthened for better reliability.

Driving the car for Nakajima were Tsugio Matsuda and German racer Dominik Schwager, a duo active in the Formula car racing scene. This year marked the first time Matsuda contested in the JGTC. Unfortunately, the NSX suffered a setback with new regulations concerning the shape of the roof-mounted air snorkel. The new shape resulted in loss of engine power, which gave it a big disadvantage coming out of corners. Adding to the dismay was the 50-kg weight handicap subjected to all mid-engine cars.

Thanks to a clever pit strategy, the Schwager-Matsuda won the fifth race at Twin Ring Motegi, but after that things went downhill. The car failed to earn any more championship points and stalled in the rankings at 8th place. Nevertheless, spurred on by Nakajima's famous name, the white-colored Mobil 1 NSX was a crowd favorite at almost every JGTC venue and thrilled many fans that year."

- Condition is used but good condition with typical signs of aging.
- Only opened once for inspection.
- Originally shipped from Japan.
- Clear case has minor fine scratches from wiping.
- Box is decent but shows aging being a 1999 production model.
- Car is 100% intact and has never been removed from display base.

*No returns, claims or exchanges. These are all second-hand purchases from Japan and in-stock in the USA. Please consider above factors before purchase.