VehiclesItem no. 70044
U-9 Grand Prix Car
incl. VAT · free shipping within Germany
Available · with you
- Age
- 14+
- Pieces
- 348
- Level
- Challenging
Description
The U-9 Grand Prix Car is a racer in the style of the early Grand Prix era – with a V8 engine, 16 moving valves and a three-mode transmission.
It takes its cues from the sleek race cars of the automobile's early days, with the drive belt running visibly along the outside of the body. Under the hood sits a V8 with a fan and 16 working valves. A rubber-band motor powers the car; you wind it with the hand crank at the front. The link rod and transmission let you choose idle, reverse or drive.
A spring-suspended front fork and rubberized wheels give better traction, smooth acceleration and a longer driving range. A project for several evenings – 348 parts, about 6–7 hours.
Key features:
- V8 engine with fan and 16 moving valves
- Transmission with idle, reverse and drive
- Hand crank at the front for winding
- Spring-suspended front fork
- Rubberized wheels for better grip
- Exposed belt drive with vintage racing looks
Laser-cut wooden parts, assembles without glue or special tools, instructions in 11 languages.
MaterialWood
Wood, rubberized wheels
The wooden parts are laser-cut and slot together – no glue needed.
MechanismRubber band motor
Build timeapprox. 6–7 hrs
This is a guide. How long it really takes depends on your pace, how focused you are and how many breaks you take.
Returns100 days · free
100-day returns for unused models, free return shipping – within Germany. From abroad: 14 days. All conditions
Spare parts are free and come directly from the manufacturer within the EU.
Craftsmanship
Built to be shown
From 348 parts to an art object for your shelf – built with your own hands.
Laser-cut edges, open mechanics, visible wood grain: every part is laser-cut from plywood so precisely that it fits without glue. Gears, levers and shafts stay visible – the mechanism is part of the design.
Designed by UGEARS, a Ukrainian brand, produced in the EU. We have been bringing the models to Germany as the exclusive importer since 2015 and ship from Germany. If a part breaks while building, spare parts are free.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need glue?
No. The parts slot together.
How long does it take to build?
As a guide, approx. 6–7 hours. How fast it actually goes depends on your pace and your breaks.
What if a part breaks?
Tell us which model and which part number are affected. Spare parts are free. They are sent by the manufacturer from within the EU, with no customs fees.
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