Formula 1 Wind Tunnel Model, Large Scale (1:2.5)

An exceptional and rare artefact from the golden era of Formula 1 engineering: this large-scale wind tunnel model represents a fascinating glimpse into the development processes of early 1990s Grand Prix cars.

Constructed at an impressive 1:2.5 scale and measuring nearly 1.90 metres in length, the model commands immediate presence. Finished in a striking red livery, it is fitted with real rubber tyres and aluminium wheels, lending it an authenticity and visual weight rarely found in display pieces of this kind. The model is both rolling and steerable, reflecting the level of precision typically reserved for functional aerodynamic study models.

Originally utilised for wind tunnel testing, this piece was discovered within a specialised storage depot in Germany, where a collection of original Formula 1 bodywork components had been preserved. Its provenance within such an environment reinforces its authenticity as a genuine period development model. While its design language closely mirrors that of contemporaneous Ferrari cars, it is not formally documented as an official factory model.

Offered in excellent condition, particularly in light of its age and purpose, the model presents as both a compelling collector’s item and a striking sculptural object. Its scale and visual impact make it ideally suited for display in a private collection, corporate environment, or refined interior setting.

Pieces of this nature, bridging the gap between engineering tool and design object, are seldom offered to the market.

NOTE: The tyre and wheel are not included and are used for display purposes only, to better illustrate the scale of the wind tunnel model.