1:24 Hasegawa 20426 Minolta Toyota 88C No.36 1988 Le Mans - Japanese Race Car Plastic Model kit

Streamlined bodywork, four distinctive headlights and the recognisable blue and white Minolta livery: the Toyota 88C is one of the characteristic Japanese racing cars from the legendary Group C era. With the Hasegawa 20426 Minolta Toyota 88C, you can recreate this remarkable endurance racer as a plastic model kit in 1:24 scale. The model represents the number 36 Toyota entered by Toyota Team TOM'S in the 1988 24 Hours of Le Mans. Its low bodywork, wide rear section and prominent aerodynamic rear wing capture the impressive appearance of a genuine Le Mans sports prototype.

The Toyota 88C was developed as the successor to the Toyota 87C and designed for international endurance racing under Group C regulations. Its design built upon the engineering of its predecessor, incorporating improvements to the construction and aerodynamics. Beneath the bodywork was a 2.1-litre Toyota 3S-GTM turbocharged four-cylinder engine, combined with a lightweight racing chassis. At the 1988 24 Hours of Le Mans, the number 36 Minolta Toyota 88C was driven by Geoff Lees, Masanori Sekiya and Kaoru Hoshino. The team completed 351 laps and achieved a respectable twelfth place overall. This performance helped Toyota gain valuable experience in international endurance racing.

Hasegawa has carefully recreated this historic racing version, paying particular attention to its distinctive four-headlight Le Mans bodywork. The kit comprises 91 parts and features white plastic body components, providing an excellent foundation for reproducing the characteristic Minolta paint scheme. The included waterslide decals allow you to recreate the authentic blue racing graphics, sponsor markings and recognisable number 36. The streamlined bodywork and characteristic racing wheels give the model a convincing appearance. Display the completed Toyota as a standalone model or combine it with other classic Group C racing cars to create an impressive Le Mans collection.

Features:
– Hasegawa Minolta Toyota 88C No.36 1988 Le Mans plastic model kit in 1:24 scale
– Historic Japanese Group C racing car from the 1988 24 Hours of Le Mans
– Based on the number 36 Toyota 88C entered by Toyota Team TOM'S
– Authentic blue and white Minolta racing livery with historical sponsor markings
– Driven by Geoff Lees, Masanori Sekiya and Kaoru Hoshino
– Twelfth-place finish overall at the 1988 24 Hours of Le Mans
– Special Le Mans version featuring four distinctive headlights
– Streamlined prototype bodywork with low nose and prominent rear wing
– Original racing car powered by a 2.1-litre Toyota 3S-GTM turbocharged engine
– Model kit comprising 91 parts
– White plastic body components for recreating the historical paint scheme
– Realistic racing wheels with rubber tyres
– Includes waterslide decals for the authentic Toyota Team TOM'S markings
– Interesting modelling project for accurate painting and detailed finishing
– Ideal for collectors of classic Japanese racing cars and historic Le Mans prototypes

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