August 21, 2026 | Spotlight #38
Every week I put a random model from my collection in the spotlight, this week
It’s the Team 4711 Ford Capri RS 2600 that can be an be found in #064 Ford Touring Cars
1972 European Touring Car Championship Zandvoort 4h, Ford Capri RS 2600
Nico Chiotakis was a regular contestant in the Dutch touring car championship. Of course, he also competed in the round of the European Championship at his home track. The bright green Capri finished 4th in a race that was won by the works Capri of Glemser, Mass and Soler-Roig.
Team 4711 Sir Irish Moss #5: Nico Chiotakis (NL) / Claude Bourgoignie (B) / Bob van der Sluis (NL) DNS
Results: Start-grid 9th / time 1:38.800 / race 4th – 142 laps
Ford Capri RS 2600 LW – Group 2 >2L: Powered by 2.9 liter Ford Weslake V6 60º, approx. 340 hp. Dunlop tires. Weight 1000 kg. Steel monocoque, chassisnr. unknown
- TROFEU RR NL03 limited 150 pcs (resin)
- Overall rating: 4 STARS | Quality details: 4 STARS | Estimated value: 4 STARS
- Only appears in this collection
Last week’s model was the Ferrari 550 GTS Maranello from ALMS 2002
2002 ALMS Laguna Seca, Ferrari 550 GTS Maranello
This Maranello was active in the American Le Mans Series. It was developed by Care and run by Prodrive and competitive from the start. It came to the ALMS and beat the Corvettes on home ground in the Laguna Seca race.
Prodrive #33: Peter Kox (NL) / Tomas Enge (
CZ)
Results: Start-grid 13th / time 1:23.889/ race 13th – 104 laps / 1st GTS
Ferrari 550 GTS Maranello – GTS: Powered by 6.0 liter Ferrari Tipo F133A – V12 65º, approx. 600 hp. Michelin tires. Weight 1100 kg. Steel space frame, chassisnr. Prodrive #03 (B000113136)
- AB MODELS Signature Series limited #16 / 25 pcs (resin on metal plate)
- Overall rating: 5 STARS | Quality details: 5 STARS | Estimated value: 5 STARS
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