Norev 270578 gold GT40 review: an opening engine cover with a period mismatch
Norev’s gold number-five GT40 has an opening rear cover, but its body and race markings do not form a clean 1966 MkII replica.
At a Glance
Model essentials
- 1:43 Jet-Car model
- Opening engine compartment
- Gold number-five decoration
Collection highlights
- Convincing low overall proportions
- Rear cover reveals engine representation
Before you choose
- Body and race decoration represent different periods
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If the job is to represent the number-five Ford at Le Mans in 1966 faithfully, stop at the body shape before being persuaded by the gold paint. The inspection identifies later Mk I bodywork underneath the earlier race decoration; the merchant labels the model as a 1966 MkII.
| Visible cue | Collection implication |
|---|---|
| Gold finish and number 5 | Identifies the intended race-car association. |
| Later body described by the inspection | Prevents an unqualified 1966 MkII label. |
| Opening engine cover | Adds access, but does not resolve the historical mismatch. |
The Jet-Car inspection likes the low proportions and wheels and finds a silver engine beneath the opening rear cover. The engine is a one-piece representation, so an opening panel should not be taken as a promise of separate hoses and components.
At the merchant’s approximate 3.875-inch length, the model can serve as a small gold GT40 display. That is a different purpose from using it as a race-history reference. Neither the compact size nor a favorable price would make the body and livery historically equivalent.
The American models hub provides other subjects if strict event fidelity is the priority.
Pros & Cons Analysis
See the source attributions and review limitations below.
Pros
- The favorable shape and wheel assessment supports a small silhouette-led display without claiming exact event fidelity.
- The engine is visible under an opening cover; its one-piece construction keeps expectations at the level of a compact representation.
Cons
- The inspection identifies a later Mk I body carrying 1966 markings, contrary to the merchant’s MkII label. That affects the identity of the replica, not merely a tiny missing detail.
A small gold GT40, with its label qualified
Choose 270578 for the recognizable shape and rear-cover interaction if the mixed-period specification is acceptable. For a faithful number-five 1966 entry, the body discrepancy is sufficient reason to keep looking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the red graphics an exact match to the original car?
The inspection suggests the historical graphics looked more pink, but also cautions that old photographs are an imperfect color reference. Treat that as a qualified observation rather than a definitive color measurement.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Norev |
|---|---|
| Product code | 270578 |
| Subject | Ford GT40 |
| Edition / version | Number 5; merchant 1966 MkII identity conflicts with inspected later MkI body |
| Color / livery | Gold metallic; white stripes and red graphics |
| Scale | 1:43 |
| Model type | Model car |
| Materials | Diecast metal with plastic parts |
| Length | 3.875 in |
| Width | 1.5 in |
| Height | 1 in |
| Measurement basis | Approximate merchant catalog model dimensions; pose unspecified |
| Opening panels | Rear engine cover |
| Moving parts | Unknown |
| Lighting | Unknown |
| Power source | Unknown |
| Included figures | Unknown |
| Included equipment | Unknown |
| Display base | Unknown |
