1:43 HOTCHKISS 686 CGS - M.Becquart - H.Secret

Hotchkiss 686 CGS - a 1:43 model from IXO

This finished collector's model in 1:43 scale from IXO captures the classic French Hotchkiss 686 CGS in the colors of the crew of M. Becquart and H. Secret. The model is made of metal and plastic, it is supplied assembled and painted, and it is meant for display rather than for building.

The real subject

The Hotchkiss 686 was a stately French car of the upper class from the middle of the last century, valued for its rugged engineering and its reliability. Hotchkiss cars appeared successfully in demanding long-distance rallies of the period as well.

The workmanship of the model

The model reproduces the elegant shape of the bodywork, the dark livery and the period competition markings of the crew. Details such as the chrome trim, the headlights and the interior are rendered by printing and by inserted parts.

Who the model is for

• For collectors of classic cars in 1:43 scale
• For admirers of the history of French cars and long-distance rallies
• As a finished model for the display case, with no gluing or painting

This is a finished collector's model that is not assembled or painted.