{"product_id":"car-carrera-evolution-25418-audi-r8r-8-1999-le-mans-1-32-silicone-tires","title":"Car – Carrera Evolution 25418 Audi R8R #8 1999 Le Mans 1\/32 – Silicone Tires","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCarrera Evolution Audi R8R #8 – Audi Sport Team Joest, 1999 Le Mans – 1\/32\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscontinued Carrera Evolution #25418\u003c\/strong\u003e recreating the silver-and-black \u003cstrong\u003eAudi R8R #8\u003c\/strong\u003e driven by \u003cstrong\u003eFrank Biela, Emanuele Pirro and Didier Theys\u003c\/strong\u003e at the \u003cstrong\u003e1999 24 Hours of Le Mans\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the team finished third overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an exceptionally clean example of a sought-after early Audi prototype. The car shows \u003cstrong\u003eno visible signs of wear or use\u003c\/strong\u003e and retains the highly detailed Audi Sport Team Joest livery, driver figure, cockpit, silver multi-spoke wheels, Shell and Michelin sponsorship, and distinctive Audi rear wing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUpgraded Rear Silicone Tires\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rear tires have been upgraded to \u003cstrong\u003esilicone tires\u003c\/strong\u003e for improved grip and consistent running on suitable slot-car track surfaces. Because of this tire upgrade, the car is not represented as completely factory-original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eModel Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carrera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct line:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evolution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Carrera item number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25418\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVehicle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Audi R8R open-cockpit prototype\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRace:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1999 24 Hours of Le Mans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRace number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTeam:\u003c\/strong\u003e Audi Sport Team Joest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrivers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frank Biela \/ Emanuele Pirro \/ Didier Theys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRace result:\u003c\/strong\u003e Third overall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/32\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrack system:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carrera Evolution analog\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver and black with authentic racing graphics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTires:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upgraded rear silicone tires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e One complete slot car shown in photographs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition and What You Receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent cosmetic condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e The owner reports no signs of wear or use. Paintwork, graphics, driver, mirrors, and rear wing appear exceptionally clean in the photographs. \u003cstrong\u003eUpgraded rear silicone tires are installed. A magnet has been added to the magnet plate.  It can be removed or adjusted as weel as he factory magnet. \u003c\/strong\u003e Tested and runs well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe photographs show the actual car offered for sale, including its underside.\u003c\/strong\u003e This listing is for the pictured car; no original retail packaging is shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollectible Audi Le Mans History\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Audi R8R marked Audi's debut at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1999, preceding the celebrated later Audi R8 sports prototypes. This out-of-production Carrera model is an appealing addition to a Le Mans, Audi, prototype-racing or vintage Carrera slot-car collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carrera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50734308982981,"sku":"25418-USED-SIL","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/4937\/9525\/files\/carrera-25418-audi-r8r-1999-le-mans-front-three-quarter.jpg?v=1792362054","url":"https:\/\/omnislotbox.com\/products\/car-carrera-evolution-25418-audi-r8r-8-1999-le-mans-1-32-silicone-tires","provider":"OmniSlotBox at the Slotcar Clubhouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}