From 1966 to 1974, the Can-Am Challenge racing series' wide-open rule book produced some of the most exciting and innovative race cars ever. Bruce McLarens M8B is a perfect examples of the breed. Powered by seven-liter fuel-injected Chevrolet V8s, the 1,500-lb. car had almost 700 hp available. Can-Am cars were extremely fast - and extremely loud. Having seen them race at Sebring and Road America, its hard to believe my ears aren't still ringing! A glance at the individually bagged white-styrene parts in Accurate Miniatures' kit gives the impression that every part from the full-size car is represented. Included are two sprues of flexible vinyl parts - one silver, one black - to model the car's ignition wiring and plumbing. Fabric seat-belt material is included for the five-point belts, and plastic buckles are included. A rubber-like seat cushion comes on the sprue with the cars tires. The cars tiny brake lights get their own translucent-red sprue, but no chromed or photoetched parts are provided.
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