Tamiya 1/20 Brabham BT50 BMW Turbo – Grand Prix Collection No. 17 – Unassembled Kit SPECIFICATIONS • Brand / Manufacturer: Tamiya • Scale: 1/20 • Series: Grand Prix Collection No. 17 • Item Number: 20017 (1300) • Subject: Brabham BT50 BMW Turbo (1982 Formula 1 Season) • Drivers Featured: Nelson Piquet & Riccardo Patrese • Country of Manufacture: Japan • Condition: Excellent / Unassembled / Complete (New in Box contents) DESCRIPTION Up for auction is a vintage 1/20 scale Tamiya plastic model kit of the iconic Brabham BT50 BMW Turbo, driven by Nelson Piquet and Riccardo Patrese during the 1982 Formula 1 season. Designed by Gordon Murray and powered by the 1.5-liter BMW turbocharged inline-4 engine, the BT50 was Brabham’s pioneer turbo car that led Piquet to victory at the 1982 Canadian Grand Prix. KIT DETAILS & FEATURES • Engine Detail: Includes a detailed replica of the BMW turbocharged inline-4 engine complete with turbo piping and mechanical details. • Bodywork & Cockpit: Removable engine cowl allowing full view of the internal components after assembly. Detailed cockpit featuring shift lever, instrument cluster, and seat harness details. • Steering & Suspension: Functional front-wheel steering connected via metal tie-rods. • Figure Included: Includes 1/20 scale driver figure with helmet decals for Nelson Piquet and Riccardo Patrese. • Decals: Large slide-mark sheet featuring complete Parmalat and Santal team livery, Goodyear tire markings, and driver name/number options. CONDITION REPORT • Plastic Sprues: All sprues/parts remain unopened and sealed inside their original factory plastic packaging. Parts are crisp and damage-free. • Decals & Manual: Original assembly instruction manual and decal sheet are included and stored flat. • Box / Packaging: Original outer box is in solid shape with sharp structure, bright colors, and minimal storage shelf wear consistent with age. SHIPPING & PACKAGING• Packed securely with ample protective padding to prevent box edge damage or movement during transit.• Shipped via trackable and insured postal service.