1952-54 Exoto Tipo 500 F2 & 500/625 F1
Ascari’s Back-To-Back World Championship Winner
Ascari’s Back-To-Back World Championship Winner
The Tipo 500 F2 features heavily in debates about the greatest racing car of all time. That it is powered by a superb 2-liter 4-cylinder engine sometimes comes as a surprise to the unitiated. This engine and the benign Formula 2 chassis was, however, an unbeatable combination, powering Alberto Ascari to victory at every circuit race in both the 1952 and 1953 seasons, taking the Championship title two years running!
Delectable Detail
The Exoto Tipo 500 F2 needs to be seen to be believed. It needs to be held to be appreciated. Years of work have gone into recreating the imperfections of 1950s engineering and the perfection of 1950s styling. The delicate details contrasted with primitive construction techniques challenged our technical team in ways that could not have been foreseen.
The process of continual refinement resulted in the most expansive use of machined, photo-etch, die-cast, pressed, stamped, and molded metal parts. Springs like the five tiny ones that hold the bonnet tight to the chassis, rubber hoses, metal braided hoses, wire mesh, and velour-covered seat. Tiny rivets, miniature machined domed nuts, brass steering column. Working steering. Gloriously rich, glossy, deep red paint. All of these elements come together to form the best replica of a Grand Prix Classic.
This marvelous icon of Grand Prix glory was an irresistible subject for Exoto to tackle. Lovely details abound in this 1:18 scale gem that is sure to please the most discerning F1 fanatic.
Privateers Challenge for Victory!
When the FIA restored Formula 1 as the playing field for deciding the World Championship in 1954, the 2-liter Formula 2 cars that battled for the 1952 and 1953 Championships were at a disadvantage. The 2-liter, 4-cylinder 500 F2 motor was enlarged to displace 2.5 liters in accordance with the new regulations. While the factory raced new 625 F1s, several of the customer 500 F2s were returned to the factory for the upgrade and returned to compete in the 1954 Championship! The Type 500/625 was a lovely car to drive, with well sorted handling and an extra helping of power.
Delectable Detail
Exoto’s Type 500/625 is a work of art, if we do say so ourselves. It needs to be held to be appreciated. Years of work have gone into recreating the imperfections of 1950s engineering and the perfection of 1950s styling. The delicate details contrasted with primitive construction techniques challenged our technical team in ways that could not have been foreseen.
The process of continual refinement resulted in the most expansive use of machined, photo-etch, die-cast, pressed, stamped, and molded metal parts. Springs like the five tiny ones that hold the bonnet tight to the chassis, rubber hoses, metal braided hoses, wire mesh, and velour-covered seat. Tiny rivets, miniature machined domed nuts, brass steering column. Working steering. Gloriously rich, glossy, deep red paint. All of these elements come together to form the best replica of a Grand Prix Classic.
This marvelous icon of Grand Prix glory was an irresistible subject for Exoto to tackle. Lovely details abound in this 1:18 scale gem that is sure to please the most discerning F1 fanatic.
Available In This Collection
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Retired Portfolio
 GPC97190US 1:18 209 mm $2,200.00 RetiredExoto Tipo 500 F2 Short Nose 1952 Works Prototype | Authentic Red |
 GPC97191US 1:18 215 mm $1,500.00 RetiredExoto Tipo 500 F2 Long Nose 1953 Works Prototype | Authentic Red |
 GPC97191 1:18 215 mm $2,400.00 RetiredExoto Tipo 500 F2 Long Nose 1953 British Grand Prix | Mike Hawthorn |
 GPC97192 1:18 215 mm $2,400.00 RetiredExoto Tipo 500 F2 Long Nose Winner, 1952 British Grand Prix | Alberto Ascari |
 GPC97193 1:18 215 mm $2,400.00 RetiredExoto Tipo 500 F2 Long Nose Winner, 1953 Grand Prix of Argentina | Alberto Ascari |
 GPC97194 1:18 215 mm $2,400.00 RetiredExoto Tipo 500 F2 Long Nose Winner, 1953 Grand Prix of Berlin | Jacques Swaters |
 GPC97194FLP 1:18 215 mm $2,400.00 RetiredExoto Tipo 500 F2 Long Nose Winner, 1953 Grand Prix of Berlin | Jacques Swaters | Finish Line Plus |
 GPC97195 1:18 209 mm $2,400.00 RetiredExoto Tipo 500 F2 Short Nose Winner, 1952 Grand Prix of Switzerland | Piero Taruffi |
 GPC97195B 1:18 209 mm $2,900.00 RetiredExoto Tipo 500 F2 Short Nose Winner, 1952 Grand Prix of Switzerland | Piero Taruffi | "The Silver Fox" |
 GPC97196 1:18 209 mm $2,400.00 RetiredExoto Tipo 500 F2 Short Nose 1952 BRDC International Trophy | Rudi Fischer | Ecurie Espadon |
 GPC97196FLP 1:18 209 mm $2,400.00 RetiredExoto Tipo 500 F2 Short Nose 1952 BRDC International Trophy | Rudi Fischer | Ecurie Espadon | Finish Line Plus |
 GPC97197 1:18 215 mm $2,900.00 RetiredExoto Tipo 500/625 F1 1954 British Grand Prix | Louis Rosier | Ecurie Rosier |
 GPC97197FLP 1:18 215 mm $2,900.00 RetiredExoto Tipo 500/625 F1 1954 British Grand Prix | Louis Rosier | Ecurie Rosier | Finish Line Plus |
 $2,900.00 Retired |
 GPC97199 1:18 209 mm $2,900.00 RetiredExoto Tipo 500 F2 Short Nose Pole, 1952 Grand Prix of Switzerland | Giuseppe "Nino" Farina |
 GPC97199F 1:18 209 mm $2,900.00 RetiredExoto Tipo 500 F2 Short Nose Pole, 1952 Grand Prix of Switzerland | Giuseppe "Nino" Farina with Mechanic Figurines |
 GPC97199FFLP 1:18 209 mm $2,900.00 RetiredExoto Tipo 500 F2 Short Nose Pole, 1952 Grand Prix of Switzerland | Giuseppe "Nino" Farina | Finish Line Plus |
 GPC98100 1:18 209 mm $2,900.00 RetiredExoto Tipo 500 F2 Short Nose Winner, 1952 Grand Prix de Pau | Alberto Ascari |
 GPC98100F 1:18 209 mm $2,900.00 RetiredExoto Tipo 500 F2 Short Nose Winner, 1952 Grand Prix de Pau | Alberto Ascari | with Mechanic Figurines |
 GPC98100FLP 1:18 209 mm $2,900.00 RetiredExoto Tipo 500 F2 Short Nose Winner, 1952 Grand Prix de Pau | Alberto Ascari | Finish Line Plus |