Gulf Ford M Manta /8

Gulf Ford M Manta /8Please allow an average of 3 4 months for delivery although we will keep you updated along the way. Produced to represent the iconic Gulf liveried Ford GT 40 MK1 which claimed victory at the Le Mans 24 hour race in 1969 with driver Jacky Ickx and co driver Jackie Oliver. M is for maquette as this manta was the first off, hand carving produced. This went on to make the J manta and the 3 metre Aero manta. The manta ray is one of the oceans most

Please allow an average of 3-4 months for delivery although we will keep you updated along the way. 

Produced to represent the iconic Gulf liveried Ford GT 40 MK1 which claimed victory at the Le Mans 24 hour race in 1969 with driver Jacky Ickx and co-driver Jackie Oliver.

M is for maquette as this manta was the first off, hand carving produced. This went on to make the J manta and the 3 metre Aero manta.

The manta ray is one of the oceans most recognisable creatures and as anyone who has dived with these fish can testify to their grace and beauty. Manta rays are found in the world’s tepid oceans and are true ‘aero’ fish.

Engineering methods, materials and selected parts from modern F1 Grand Prix cars are used in the production of this Alastair Gibson and Carbon Art 45 sculpture.

Sculpture limited to 8 pieces.

Body: Carbon fibre 3 plies / layers of 2 x 2 twill 200 gsm, gives a thickness of 2.4mm,  Coated with purple tinted UV resistant clear coat and painted detail.

Fins: 0.5mm stainless steel photo etched tail and vent fin.

Eyes: 2 layers of 0.8mm OD drag-cut vinyl.

Gills: 2 shaped heavy duty vinyl per gill.

Tail: 2 off modified cake tin mounting studs with machined HE 30 Aluminium spike.

Exhausts: 3d printed 20° fitting, PRV water overflow outlet.

Mounting base and rod: Mounted on a gloss black coated wooden base with Firestone tyre ID logo and a gear from a modern Formula One GP car with acetal infill and stainless steel rod.*

Mounting methods: Desk mounted.

Dimensions: L 300 mm W 350 mm H 100 mm (560mm height on stand).

Weight: 800 grams.

*Bases may vary slightly due to parts availability.