FIFTHTEEN: Maserati Tipo 61, Riverside 1960, Carroll Shelby (1/43, Minichamps)

Another excellent model by Minichamps. I don't know much about this car, except that it is nicknamed the "Birdcage" because of its unique tubular frame, which can be seen under the windscreen. This small, lightweight racer was piloted by American race car driver, legendary car builder, Carroll Shelby.
This is one of my favorite Minichamps models, the detail is stunning. The wire wheels are beautifully replicated using photo-etched metal parts, giving it a realistic scale appearance. Photo-etch parts are used throughout the interior of the model, replicating brackets, the steering wheel centre and what-not. This was a model car that I wanted for some time after seeing it in person. The stunning detail alone won me over.