Kojima KE007 F1 Project Team Shirt SIZE:SMALL

Kojima KE007 F1 Project Team Shirt SIZE:SMALLThe little team from Japan had one of the shortest F1 careers in history. But they did set a fastest lap record or did they? The 1970s is the favourite Formula 1 era for many people and there is a fascination with one offs and rarities. Japanese team Kojima Engineering acquired a Cosworth DFV engine and built the purposeful looking KE007 in readiness for Japans first world championship Grand Prix at Fuji in 1976. Definitely not a back marker, the car

Despite these challenges

Although created in 2006

also overtook Lauda and for a while it appeared a McLaren 1-2 was on the cards but ten laps from the end Mass' engine blew

it doesn't have an electrical system at all and is devoid of headlights or window wipers

A similar fan was used in Formula One in 1978 later on the Brabham BT46B

both Salazar (San Marino) and Winkelhock (Brazil) brought their cars home in 5th position

Not even the man himself thought he stood much chance of challenging the powerful Prancing Horses for victory in the race

A (inches) B (inches) C (inches) D (inches) One size 20 ½-24 ⅜ 4 ¾ 3 ⅛ 7 ½

What better present could one have

Michael Kliebenstein

The official FIA entry list for 2007 was posted on various websites on 4 December 2006

I've always been fascinated with this incredible machine so investing 450 hours of my life capturing as much detail as possible