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Ferrari F40 Pirelli Agip #1 Black Bburago 1:18

Ferrari F40 Pirelli Agip #1 Black Bburago 1:18
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Specifications
Car Brand
Ferrari
Model Manufacturer
Bburago
Scale
1:18
Material
Diecast
Model Condition
Used Model
SKU
3332-B1
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About the Ferrari F40 Pirelli Agip #1 Black Bburago 1:18

TL;DR: Bburago's 1:18 diecast Ferrari F40 in black Pirelli Agip #1 livery reflects the F40's second life in period GT competition. Entry-tier zinc-alloy construction reproduces the wedge-shaped body and towering rear wing, giving a Ferrari display a racing counterpoint to the standard road car finish.

Ferrari built the F40 as a road car first, but its shape proved so aerodynamically honest that racing versions followed almost immediately, and this livery nods to that competition chapter.

Bburago's Diecast Take on F40 Competition Livery

The body is solid zinc alloy with real heft for its price tier, and the bonnet and doors open on simple hinges rather than dampened ones. Panel gaps run wider than premium diecast, and the cabin is simplified to a moulded shell rather than a mapped interior, both honest trade-offs at this level. The Pirelli and Agip sponsor graphics are printed rather than applied as decals, and while they lack the crispness of a limited-run resin build, they read clearly at arm's length, which is what a shelf display actually needs.

The F40 in GT Competition Trim

The F40 was designed with minimal compromise for weight and aerodynamics, using a twin-turbocharged V8 and a body shape that made it a natural candidate for privateer GT racing once the road car reached customers. Liveried entries like this one reflect that period of grid appearances rather than a single documented result, and the black bodywork with period sponsor branding is a common expression of that competition identity rather than a one-off scheme.

Positioning a Liveried F40 Beside the Road Car

Displayed next to a standard red F40, this livery adds contrast and a competition narrative without needing a second, costlier resin piece. It works well as the racing counterpart in a two-car Ferrari grouping, at a price that keeps the pairing accessible.

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