Dinky Toys 226; Ferrari 312/B2 Formula 1 Racing Car

The Ferrari 312B was a series of Formula One racing car models, designed and built by Scuderia Ferrari. It was the successor to the Ferrari 312 and was used from 1970 until early 1975. Several versions were made: the 312B, 312B2 and 312B3.

The early 1970s saw the return of success to the Scuderia; the unlucky Chris Amon left, while Jacky Ickx returned and was joined by Clay Regazzoni. A Flat-12 engine, colloquially referred to as a "boxer" (although not a real boxer engine), was developed for use in the new Ferrari 312B, giving a lower center of gravity.

During the design's first season, in 1970, Ickx battled with Lotus's Jochen Rindt and won 3 Grands Prix, while the emotional 1970 Italian Grand Prix was won by Clay Regazzoni, following the death of Rindt in the week preceding the race. In the remaining races, Ickx could not pass Rindt's point score for the drivers title, and Lotus won the Constructors Championship ahead of Ferrari.

The Dinky was made from 1972 to 1975, they are mostly Gold/Bronze with the rear wing in eirther black, white or yellow. There is also a red version.

Dinky Toys 226; Ferrari 312/B2 Formula 1 Racing Car; Bronze, White Wing, RN2	Dinky Toys 226; Ferrari 312/B2 Formula 1 Racing Car; Bronze, Black Rear Wing, RN2

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