[MT] Baja-Boot desert racer

[rhplus]

Hello,

let me present you my latest MOC, it is Model Team version of the "Baja-Boot" desert racer.

The original car was built by Vic Hickey in 1967 for the race Mexican 1000 which came to be known as the Baja 1000. The car was driven by Steve McQueen and Bud Ekin. In the first appearance the car unfortunately retired, but it has long racing history with the victory in 1969.

Now the Baja-Boot is owned by petrolhead James Glickenhaus the owner of many interesting pieces.

The lego version features HOG steering with the spare tyre, fake engine with exhaust pipework and some characteristic details of body and interior.

PS: thank to member erix for posting his technic version of Baja-Boot which compelled me to finish this MOC after almost a half year of catching dust.

Edit:

few pictures of real car

Edited December 30, 2015 by rhplus

[Imanol BB]

This car is exactly like the real one, all the details are awesome and i really like how you made the HOG steering with the spare wheel, nice work

[2LegoOrNot2Lego...]

Excellent build, well done!!!

[BusterHaus]

Very nice looking car! The small details really make this stand apart - the hand brake, filling caps, wipers etc really add charm.

[TheNextLegoDesinger]

awsome maybe a link to the real deal?

[erix]

Awesome! That looks great - and cute at the same time!

[rhplus]

thanks for your comments

awsome maybe a link to the real deal?

I added some reference pictures in the first post

[agrof]

What a Beauty!

I loved the big brother from erix, and I must say: I love this smaller Version even more.

[Billant]

Wow nice job that's true to real life!

[Boulderer]

Great model! Love the details and the overall look.

This scale range is probably my favourite.