Description[]
The Tyrrell P34, colloquially known as the Six-Wheeler, was an unconventional Formula One car design by Derek Gardner of Tyrrell powered by the highly competitive Cosworth DFV 3.0L V8 engine. The car was used in the 1976 and 1977 seasons to some amount of success, scoring numerous podiums and one win; it was introduced in the middle of the 1976 season. The car was driven by future World Champion Jody Scheckter, Ronnie Peterson and Patrick Depailler. A few years after the P34's introduction, Formula One banned cars with more than four wheels from competing. Seven chassis were produced, including one unused tub; Tyrrell founder Ken Tyrrell is said to have kept the frame Scheckter won on and sold the rest. The frame is now located on Scheckter's farm in Overton.
Versions[]
The Tyrrell P34 has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
| Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes / Variations | Photo |
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| 039/240 | 2010 | 2010 New Models 39/44 |
Blue | Yellow & White tampos, 'Tyrrell' & '3' on sides & nose | Black / Plastic | None | Black | Black 5SP , Black Micro5SP | R6451 | Malaysia | Base code(s): C25 Named Tyrrell P34 Six Wheeler |
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| 044/214 | 2010 | 2010 HW Premiere 44/52 |
Blue | Yellow & White tampos, 'Tyrrell' & '3' on sides & nose | Black / Plastic | None | Black | Black 5SP , Black Micro5SP | R6451 | Malaysia | International card Base code(s): C25 Named Tyrrell P34 Six Wheeler |
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| 039/240 | 2010 | 2010 New Models 39/44 |
Pearl White | Blue tampos, 'Tyrrell' & '3' on sides & nose | Blue / Plastic | None | Blue | Black 5SP , Black Micro5SP | R6451 | Malaysia | Base code(s): C33, C37, C45, C48 Named Tyrrell P34 Six Wheeler |
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| 044/214 | 2010 | 2010 HW Premiere 44/52 |
Pearl White | Blue tampos, 'Tyrrell' & '3' on sides & nose | Blue / Plastic | None | Blue | Black 5SP , Black Micro5SP | R6451 | Malaysia | International card Base code(s): C33, C37, C45, C48 Named Tyrrell P34 Six Wheeler |
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| 056/247 | 2012 | Treasure Hunts 6/15 |
Red | White tampos, 'Tyrrell' on sides, front & rear wing, '4' on sides & front, 'Treasure Hunt' on front | Gray / Plastic | None | Grey | Black 5SP , Black Micro5SP | V5344 | Malaysia | Red Cockpit Base code(s): D49, D50 |
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| 056/247 | 2012 | Treasure Hunts 6/15 |
Red | White tampos, 'Tyrrell' on sides, front & rear wing, '4' on sides & front, 'Treasure Hunt' on front | Gray / Plastic | None | Grey | Black 5SP , Black Micro5SP | V5344 | Malaysia | White Cockpit Base code(s): D49, D50 |
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| 2013 | Flying Customs | Black | Red & Yellow stripes & 'Tyrrell' on sides, nose & wing | Unpainted / Metal | None | Unpainted | Chrome Red 5SP , Chrome Red Micro5SP | X8192 | Thailand | Base code(s): E46, E47 | 
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2010 card[]
From the back of the 2010 card:
Born: 1975
Birthplace: Ockham, Surrey, England
Designer: Derek Gardner, Chief Designer, Tyrrell Formula One Team.
Specialty: The unprecedented design has 4 small front tires to increase the "footprint" of rubber in contact with the track and to reduce both lift and drag.
Gallery[]
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.jpg "Tyrrell P34 Six Wheeler 2012 (4).jpg (730 KB)")
.jpg "Tyrrell P34 Six Wheeler 2012 (17).jpg (1.03 MB)")
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