
Ferrari Dino 156 Sharknose F1 1961 CMC 1:18

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Specifications
- Brand
- Ferrari
- Manufacturer
- CMC
- Scale
- 1:18
- Material
- Diecast
- Model Condition
- Used Model
- SKU
- M-078
- Year
- 1961
- Era
- 1960s
- Body Type
- Formula Models
- Vehicle Class
- Formula 1 Models
- Openable Parts
- Yes
- Packaging Condition
- Traces of Storage
- Model Type
- Race Models
- EAN / GTIN
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About the Ferrari Dino 156 Sharknose F1 1961 CMC 1:18
TL;DR: CMC's 1:18 diecast Ferrari Dino 156 Sharknose, from the 1961 Formula 1 season, opens doors and hood over its V6 engine and open cockpit. This used model's box shows traces of storage. The Sharknose's twin-nostril nose design became one of the most recognizable shapes in early Formula 1.
Ferrari's 156 introduced the distinctive twin-nostril nose that gave the car its Sharknose nickname, a design that dominated the sport during the first year of the new 1.5-liter Formula 1 regulations.
CMC's Approach to a Landmark F1 Shape
The Sharknose's twin openings are the car's most defining visual feature, and CMC's detail-oriented construction renders those intakes with the crisp separation that makes the design instantly recognizable at scale. Doors and hood open, exposing the rear-mounted V6, an engine layout that marked a shift for Ferrari after years of front-engine dominance, along with the narrow open cockpit typical of the era. Ferrari racing red carries even coverage across the car's compact bodywork. As a used piece, this model has prior handling history, and the box shows traces of storage rather than sealed factory presentation.
The 156's Dominant 1961 Season
When Formula 1 shifted to smaller 1.5-liter engines in 1961, Ferrari's 156 was ready ahead of British rivals still developing their own new-regulation cars, giving the Sharknose a decisive early advantage that translated into that season's championship success.
A Sharknose for a Vintage F1 Collection
This 156 anchors an early Formula 1 or Ferrari championship shelf, its unmistakable nose design giving it visual identity that few other cars from the period can match.














