◊◊◊ 1968 24 HOURS OF LE MANS START – EXTRA-LARGE DIORAMA

The Zoute Sale|12 October 2025, 12:00 CEST|Knokke-Heist, Le Zoute

◊◊◊ 1968 24 HOURS OF LE MANS START – EXTRA-LARGE DIORAMA

This unique diorama recreates the starting line of the 1968 24 Hours of Le Mans with exceptional scale and accuracy. Built at 1:43 scale, it spans nearly 5 meters and stands out as an extraordinary piece, both in size and in content.
The result of over 1,200 hours of passionate craftsmanship, it brings together the 30 legendary starting cars, their drivers, the pit buildings, and the vibrant atmosphere of the era.
The diorama faithfully reproduces the dramatic "Le Mans-style" start of the 1968 race — with drivers sprinting across the track to their cars — based on official archival documents from the ACO heritage department.
Mounted on a custom base and protected by a presentation display case, it offers an exceptional level of detail.
Model maker Éric Bayez, already acclaimed for his first diorama "The Start of the 1970 24 Hours of Le Mans", acquired by the Le Mans Museum and exhibited since 2023, presents here an even more spectacular creation.
With its realism and immersive energy, this piece takes the viewer straight into the heart of the Le Mans legend.
A masterful work, and a true collector's piece, destined to join the finest automobilia collections.

Dimensions: 4.90 x 0.70 m

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