Watch this lucky LEGO fan build a Ferrari 488 GTE

The LEGO® Technic™ Ferrari 488 GTE ‘AF Corse #51’ is a special example of Ferrari’s foremost endurance racer. Blooded in formulas such as the FIA World Endurance Championship and the European Le Mans series, the full-sized version boasts one hell of a racing pedigree including a category win in the 2019 edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Now it has been beautifully translated into this scale model. There are some 1,677 pieces to assemble, making it a challenging yet therapeutic construction.

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When you first open the book you get this gorgeous comparison of how the original car compares to the LEGO set

There’s a raft of detailed features that will be appreciated by fans of fine engineering, including a V8 engine with moving pistons, a functioning steering wheel and gloriously realised front and back suspension. The doors and the hood also open easily to allow close scrutiny of your handiwork. Original stickers and authentic colours allow your creation to stay faithful to the livery of this proven winner from the stable of the Prancing Horse.

It’s been a really enjoyable and challenging build

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And when LEGO fan and keen petrolhead Graham was sent a mystery box, he opened it to reveal this exquisite model. Watch above as he unboxes and assembles this magnificent beast piece by piece until it’s fully formed in all its glory. Then just try to resist getting yourself one…