Gulf Porsche 2 Baby Piranha /20

Gulf Porsche 2 Baby Piranha /20Produced to represent the iconic Gulf Porsche 917K which made its debut appearance and achieved its maiden victory at the same time at the 24 hours of Daytona in 1970. This sculpture made by Alastair Gibson and Carbon Art 45 is a smaller version of the racing piranha 2 sculpture which was originally commissioned by Rubens Barrichello in 2007. This sculpture captures the aggressive look and the hydrodynamic shape of the Red Bellied Piranha. Selected

Produced to represent the iconic Gulf Porsche 917K which made its debut appearance
and achieved its maiden victory at the same time at the 24 hours of Daytona in 1970.

This sculpture made by Alastair Gibson and Carbon Art 45 is a smaller version of the ‘racing piranha 2’ sculpture which was originally commissioned by Rubens Barrichello in 2007. This sculpture captures the aggressive look and the hydrodynamic shape of the Red Bellied Piranha.

Selected parts and materials used in this sculpture are from modern Grand Prix cars as listed below.

Sculpture limited to twenty pieces.

Body: Carbon fibre, 2 ply/layers 2 x 2 twill 200 gsm with UV resistant clear gloss coating.

Dorsal and underside fins: Silver coated 0.5 mm photo etched stainless steel.

Tail and Pectoral fins: Silver coated 0.5 mm photo etched stainless steel.

Marking detail: Silver standard piranha details with custom designed Gulf Porsche 917K vinyl transfer.

Teeth: Printed chrome on black Decal.

Mounting base and rod: Mounted on a black coated wooden base with Firestone tyre ID logo and a gear from a modern Formula One GP car and stainless steel rod. *

Mounting methods: Desk mounted.

Dimensions: L 140 mm W 40 mm H 330 mm on base.

*Bases may vary slightly due to parts availability.