History Dick Johnson’s big break came when Queensland Ford dealer, Bryan Byrt chose Dick Johnson to race an XB Falcon GT in selected rounds of the Australian Touring Car Championship (ATCC) and the Hardie-Ferodo 1000 at Bathurst. 1977 was Dick Johnsons 4th start in the Great Race, but the first time in a V8 Falcon. He managed to qualify 15th, but did not finish the race completing 124 out of the 163 laps.
Key Features: Drivers: Dick Johnson/Vern Schuppan Race: 1977 Bathurst Hardie Ferodo 1000 Team: Bryant Byrt Ford Easy Change Pick-ups Digital Plug Ready (DPR) Magnatraction Highly Detailed Body Xenon Head lights and working Tail lights
Technical Specifications: Motor: Mabuchi SP 18000 rpm Motor Configuration: Rear mounted Sidewinder motor, with Rear Wheel drive Gear Ratio: 11:36 Pinion: 11T Plastic Crown Gear: 36T Plastic Bushes: Plastic Guide: Easy Change Pick-ups (two spare) Magnatraction: Yes, 1.5mm rectangular bar magnet with 197g Downforce Overall Length: 152mm Wheelbase: 88mm Height: 42mm Axle Dia: 2.38mm (3/32) Axle/Hub Width: Front 55mm, Rear 55mm Front Tyre Dia: 21 od x 14 id x 9mm Rear Tyre Dia: 21od x 14 id x 9mm Weight: 94g Lights: Xenon effect head lights and working tail lights Digital Plug Ready (DPR): Yes, using C8515 Easyfit Digital Plug Body Features: High Detail with Driver figure Class: Group C Touring Car Scale: 1/32
