Honda F1 model car costs more than 662 million VND, more expensive than genuine Civic

Honda Japan has unveiled a scale model version of its 1965 Formula 1 winning car, chassis RA272 #103.

Formula 1 is a competition that almost all of the world's biggest automakers secretly dream of participating in, even if they won't admit it. For Japan's Honda, that dream came true in 1964, when they raced in the German Grand Prix with the RA271.

Since the sport was still quite new, it didn't really make an impression on anyone that year, but as soon as some experience was gained, the results started to come. And they came fast and strong.

Honda's first Formula 1 victory came a year after its debut, at the 1965 Mexican Grand Prix. With Richie Ginther at the wheel, the Japanese-built race car not only won, but did so brilliantly, leading every lap.

What you have to remember is how significant this win was for the Japanese brand. Honda had only been making cars for the masses for two years when this win took place, so it was a step far beyond the confines of the F1 circuit.

So 2025 is the year the Japanese celebrate 60 years since their first win, after a run of 80 consecutive victories in the prestigious tournament. Honda will not hold a celebration party, nor will it launch a special model to buy, admire, or even test drive.

Instead, the company released two miniature versions of the winning car, chassis RA272 #103. These toys were built by Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) with the help of model car specialist Amalgam Collection.

The team is known for replicas of iconic cars like the Jaguar E-type Series 1, Ferrari 250 GTO, or McLaren MCL38, among others. The RA272 scale models follow the same formula and attention to detail as other Amalgam products, and they are built by hand.

The toymaker spent around 4,500 hours developing the products, and each model required 450 hours to accurately assemble the 1,600 parts that make up each product. It seems like the time was well spent, as we end up with something as close to the original as possible.

Honda says they used digital scans of the actual car to create the design, along with hundreds of photos of the car from 1965. The details are truly impressive, from the paint job that matches the one used in the Mexican GP to the V12 engine that powered the car to victory.

There will be two versions of the model on the market, one 1:8 scale and the other 1:18 scale. Both are limited production and quite expensive for what is essentially a toy. In fact, if we read Honda's information correctly, one of these babies will cost more than a real Honda.

The 1:8 scale version is quite large, which Honda and partner Amalgam will ask for no less than $ 28,995 (more than 662 million VND). Of course, only 30 of this version will be produced, all genuine and hand-built. At this price, the car will be for collectors and true Honda fans.

Those who are also very wealthy will not mind spending $28,995, which is more expensive than some real Honda models currently sold in the US. For example, the HR-V starts at $26,200, and the Civic Sedan is $24,595. The latter, which is a smaller model, will retail for much more affordable, comparable to many other Amalgam products at $1,735.

Honda doesn't expect people to take their word for it and buy the RA272 replica outright, so they plan to display the flesh-and-blood miniature models at The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering event on August 15, 2025 – with online sales set to begin shortly after.

For each customer who owns a model, regardless of the version they choose, the automaker will offer a range of accessories. The gift list includes a custom-designed display box, a certificate of authenticity, and a commemorative booklet – the latter signed by Koji Watanabe, president of Honda Racing Corporation.

Video : Watch the 1965 style Honda F1 RA272 model.

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