Mebetoys Gran Champions Series Model #8563, Gulf Mirage

The Gulf Mirage began as the Ford GT-40 that was extensively modified to challenge Ferrari's dominance in endurance races such as Daytona, Sebring, and Le Mans. Englishman John Wyer, who led the development of the Ford GT-40, developed the Mirage prototype that was sponsored by the Gulf Oil Company. The Gulf Mirage used a 3.0-litre V8 Ford Cosworth DFV (Double Four Valve) engine.

The Mebetoys 1/25 scale Gran Champions series first appeared in 1973 in the 1973 Mebetoys catalog. They continued to extended the Mebetoys line beyond the 1/43 scale following the Mebetoys 1/28-scale Gran Prix Series. The Gulf Mirage was one of the first 1/25-scale Mebetoys Gran Champions models.


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Left front top quarter view of a Mebetoys Gran Champions Gulf Mirage, Model #8563.

Left side view of a Mebetoys Gran Champions Gulf Mirage, Model #8563, in the package.

Left side view of a Mebetoys Gran Champions Gulf Mirage, Model #8563, in the package.

Left front top quarter view of a Mebetoys Gran Champions Gulf Mirage, Model #8563.
Left side view of a Mebetoys Gran Champions Gulf Mirage, Model #8563, with the top cover removed.
Left side view of a Mebetoys Gran Champions Gulf Mirage, Model #8563, with the top cover removed.
Right rear top quarter view of a Mebetoys Gran Champions Gulf Mirage, Model #8563.
Right front quarter view of a Mebetoys Gran Champions Gulf Mirage, Model #8563.
Left front quarter view of a Mebetoys Gran Champions Gulf Mirage, Model #8563.
Right rear top quarter view of a Mebetoys Gran Champions Gulf Mirage, Model #8563.
Left side view of a Mebetoys Gran Champions Gulf Mirage, Model #8563.
Right front top quarter view of a Mebetoys Gran Champions Gulf Mirage, Model #8563.
Left rear top quarter view of a Mebetoys Gran Champions Gulf Mirage, Model #8563.
Right rear top quarter view of a Mebetoys Gran Champions Gulf Mirage, Model #8563.
Left front quarter view of a Mebetoys Gran Champions Gulf Mirage, Model #8563.

Left side view of a Mebetoys Gran Champions Gulf Mirage, Model #8563.

Right front quarter view of a Mebetoys Gran Champions Gulf Mirage, Model #8563.

Right front top quarter view of a Mebetoys Gran Champions Gulf Mirage, Model #8563.

Left rear quarter view of a Mebetoys Gran Champions Gulf Mirage, Model #8563.
Right rear quarter view of a Mebetoys Gran Champions Gulf Mirage, Model #8563.
Bottom view of a Mebetoys Gran Champions Gulf Mirage, Model #8563, showing the markings.
Right front quarter view of a Mebetoys Gran Champions Gulf Mirage, Model #8563.
Left front top quarter view of a Mebetoys Gran Champions Gulf Mirage, Model #8563.
Left front quarter view of a Mebetoys Gran Champions Gulf Mirage, Model #8563.

 

Rear view of a Mebetoys Gran Champions Gulf Mirage, Model #8563.