Destined to become one of
the greatest collector's pieces of all time, the Britten V1000 has a remarkable
history. Built by a visionary New Zealander, this exceptional machine went
from complete obscurity to international fame in a few short years. John
Britten designed his motorcycle from the ground up and manufactured almost
all the components, assembled them into a firebreathing monster and took
on the likes of the multi-million dollar Ducati works team to take the
world title.
Nothing like that has happened in the motorcycle world
for over half a century - it is simply not possible for "back-yarders"
to field competitive machinery. But John Britten achieved his impossible
dream, and the result was the greatest motorcycle in the world.
The Britten Company have produced a superbly detailed
die-cast kit which reflects the glory of the original, of which only ten
were produced. The limited edition kit comes packed in a box lined with
green velour and is supplied with highly detailed instructions.
Suitable for the experienced scale model builder, this kit will reward
your efforts with a finished result which is a joy to behold. Fine examples
exist in notable collections, including that of the Allen
Motorcycle Museum.
The writer is a modeller who has built hundreds of different
models over the years - ships, planes, trains ... and motorcycles - and
I have certainly never seen a better presented kit than this.
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