{"product_id":"1960-ferrari-246-f1-replica-chassis","title":"1960 Ferrari 246 F1 Replica Chassis","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eAn exceptional, full-scale (1:1) replica chassis of the 1960 Ferrari 246 Formula One car, meticulously constructed by renowned Ferrari specialist Bob Houghton in collaboration with Graypaul Motors during the 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt to extraordinarily exacting standards, the chassis was fabricated using aerospace-quality cold-drawn seamless steel tubing throughout, with T45 steel employed for the lower rear tubes. The rear shock absorber mounts and front wishbone assemblies were precision-machined from EN8 steel, with the relevant components honed to accept their pins and bearings. The steering box and idler bushes were similarly manufactured from EN8 steel and precision-honed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll welding was undertaken using the TIG process, reflecting the exceptional attention to detail and quality of workmanship evident throughout the construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally manufactured as a spare, the chassis has never been built up into a complete car and remains unused.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe construction of this remarkable chassis involved over 1,200 hours of skilled labour, including the fabrication of the specialist jigs required to reproduce the original design accurately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn extraordinary example of specialist Ferrari engineering, representing a substantial investment in craftsmanship and offering a rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully executed replica of one of Ferrari's celebrated front-engined Formula One chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"6carb","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59308308136310,"sku":null,"price":24995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0082\/0088\/0239\/files\/s-l1600-560_402f8f31-97e1-4c3d-97ea-f3bd62a82210.jpg?v=1794326821","url":"https:\/\/www.6carb.com\/products\/1960-ferrari-246-f1-replica-chassis","provider":"6carb","version":"1.0","type":"link"}