Indianapolis desk racer; 12-1/8" x 5-1/8" x 3-5/8"H Its original makers were the famous Dooling Brothers who manufactured around 1000 units at the time. They were offered to aficionados of the famous Dooling spin-dizzies miniature motorized racecars that reached dizzying speeds. They were closely modeled on the famous Mercedes Silver Arrows of the early 1930s. Originals are now rare and highly prized by collectors. Molded with the same exacting detail as its original our 12.2" Indy racer is hand-cast in airplane aluminum. Indianapolis desk racer is hand polished and buffed to a high shine it features a detailed dashboard red faux leather seat steering wheel and brake. In keeping with its original model-toy character the front wheels are not linked to the steering wheel. The wheel hubs and rubber tires are made with the same exact detail as the original. Enjoy a truly unique piece of Grand Prix history. This shiny sleek desktop racer represents both the romance and the dramatic beauty of the most famous Grand Prix racers ever!