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HENRI BAIGENT
Ferrari Dino "Sharknose" - 1½ Litre F1 Grand Prix car
A unique "Pylon Racer" model, especially commissioned for Rob Walker: constructed of metal, with hand-made wooden body, incorporating Glow plug 'dope' motor; well detailed having 'Borrani' type wire-spoke alloy wheels and knock-off hub caps, rubber tyres, three-spoke steering wheel and dashboard detail, sprung front wish bone suspension, wrap-around screen etc.
Length; approx 13ins (38cm)

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Rob Walker commissioned a number of these models from this renowned model maker, all of which were used in earnest by visiting drivers and friends to the Walker home much to the consternation of the household especially his pet dog, which on one occasion, unexpectedly confronted by one of these roaring projectiles in the conservatory, took flight smashing through the glass window!

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