
Ford GT40 Gulf #6 J. Ickx / J. Oliver 24 Hours of Le Mans 1969 Revell 1:18

Specifications
- Brand
- Ford
- Manufacturer
- Revell
- Scale
- 1:18
- Material
- Diecast
- Model Condition
- Used Model
- SKU
- 48824
- Year
- 1969
- Era
- 1960s
- Body Type
- GT Models
- Vehicle Class
- Historic GT & GTE
- Openable Parts
- Yes
- Packaging Condition
- Traces of Storage
- Model Type
- Race Models
- EAN / GTIN
- —
About the Ford GT40 Gulf #6 J. Ickx / J. Oliver 24 Hours of Le Mans 1969 Revell 1:18
TL;DR: Revell's 1:18 diecast reproduces the #6 Ford GT40 in Gulf livery, driven by Jacky Ickx and Jackie Oliver to victory at the 1969 24 Hours of Le Mans. That win, decided by mere seconds over the Porsche 908, is one of the closest finishes in the race's history.
Some race liveries carry a story so specific that no other finish would need explaining, and this is one of them.
Diecast Faithful to a Historic Livery
Gulf's pale blue and orange stripes over the GT40's low, wide body remain one of the most recognized liveries in motorsport, and Revell's diecast body renders that stripe placement across the car's curved nose and roofline with the consistency the design demands. The #6 numbering and period sponsor graphics tie this specific model to the actual 1969 entry rather than a generic Gulf-liveried GT40, a distinction that matters to anyone collecting Le Mans history seriously. Diecast construction gives the model solid weight in hand, appropriate for a car whose real counterpart was built for pure endurance durability rather than delicate styling.
The Closest Finish in Le Mans History
Jacky Ickx and Jackie Oliver won the 1969 24 Hours of Le Mans by a margin of mere seconds over the Porsche 908, a finish so tight it remains one of the closest in the race's long history and a fitting final chapter for the GT40's works racing career before Ford stepped back from top-level endurance competition. That result gives the #6 car a documented significance that few racing liveries can claim, turning what could be a generic Gulf GT40 into a specific, celebrated moment in endurance racing. For a Le Mans or Ford-focused collection, this is one of the more historically important liveries available at any price point.















