The Pride of Italy 1932 Alfa Romeo 8C2300 Spider Sport What Every Italian Male Wanted For Christmas In the 1920s and 1930s, auto racing was a national obsession for Italians. So much so, that in 1933 Mussolini took over Alfa Romeo rather than risk bankruptcy for the company that was the pride of Italy. Before Porsche, which copied Alfas 4-wheel independent suspension, and Ferrari (Enzo Ferrari was managing Alfa Romeos racing team during this time), the Alfa Romeo 8C2300 dominated the hearts of Italians the same way it did the racetracks of Europe. 4 straight Le Mans (1931-4), 6 straight Targa Florios (1930-5) and an incredible 11 straight Mille Miglias (1928-38), all won by Alfa Romeo, an incredible achievement for a small company that hand-built less than one car per day over 40 years. Only 188 Ever Made Incredibly of their 188 8C2300s made, over 100 are still being driven today, a living testimonial to Alfa Romeos quality. Our amazing 1:18 scale precision die-cast replica features the 6 front headlights of the original, plus a detailed version of the 142 horsepower straight 8 engine, dual spares and their famous comprehensive dashboard. This is the real deal, a car that every die-cast collector must have. Model Features • Dual Spares • Opening Hood • Working Steering System • Vittorio Janos Innovative Straight 8 Twin Cam Engine • Detailed Interior Includes Alfa Romeo's Famous Comprehensive Dashboard • Precision Die-Cast Replica • Baked Enamel Finish • 1:18 Scale Model • 9.50 Inches Long