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Reviving a Legend in Miniature: The Intricate Craft of a 1/8th Scale Ferrari F40 LM
There is an art in the revival of legends, an art that thrives on the delicate interplay between passion, precision, and time. At LEVEGH, our journey to recreate the iconic Ferrari F40 LM at a 1/8th scale is more than a feat of craftsmanship; it is a tribute to a racing heritage that defined an era. A Historical Reverence The Ferrari F40 LM occupies a revered space in automotive history. Conceived during a period when racing was as much a reflection of innovation as it was of


1,000 Hours for a Legend: Why Levegh Exists
The recreation of a weathered Porsche 917K engine in 1/8th scale In an era when speed dominates every aspect of our lives, from instant communication to mass production, taking 1,000 hours to create a single object may sound unreasonable. Almost unthinkable. At LEVEGH , it is our everyday reality. We dedicate more than 1,000 hours of human hands, eyes, and hearts to the making of each of our one-of-a-kind scale masterpieces. These are not “models.” They are mechanical artwork


Pierre Levegh: From Man to Legacy
Before LEVEGH became a name in mechanical art, it was the name of a man who embodied precision, resilience, and quiet heroism. Pierre Levegh was not just a racing driver. His life was a tapestry of skill, discipline, and endurance. He represented France in ice hockey at the 1928 Winter Olympics. He was a professional watchmaker, mastering the art of mechanical precision. On the track, he became a symbol of human endurance, driving 23 hours solo at the 1952 24 Hours of Le Man


Scars of Victory: The Porsche 917K at Spa 1971
In 1971, the Porsche 917K conquered the 1000 km of Spa-Francorchamps. It did not win in showroom condition. It won with scars. With dust. With imperfections that told the truth of endurance racing. At LEVEGH , we believe those imperfections are not flaws. They are the essence of history. The recreation of the 1971 Spa-Francorchamps Porsche 917K More Than Replication When we recreate the 917K at 1/8 scale, we do not polish away its story. We sculpt it back into existence. Eve


The Making of a Legend: Ferrari Testarossa Spider in 1/8 Scale
Levegh does not copy cars. We rebuild their soul. The Ferrari Testarossa Spider is one of the rarest and most iconic shapes in automotive history. Bringing it back to life at 1/8 scale requires more than skill. It requires obsession, patience, and reverence. The making of a Ferrari Testarossa Spider in 1/8th scale by Levegh One-of-One. Never Again. This creation is not a reproduction. It is a one-of-one mechanical sculpture , the result of more than 1,000 hours of artisanal


Traces of Humanity: The Porsche 917K Driver’s Seat
The true story of a race car is not only told by its mechanics. It is written in the marks left by the people who drove it. 1971 Porsche 917K race worn seat recreated by Levegh 's artisans The image above shows the driver’s seat of our 1/8 scale Porsche 917K , winner of the 1971 1000 km of Spa-Francorchamps. Look closely and you will see the subtle wear sculpted into the surface. The slight fading, the creases, the impressions. They are the memory of a driver’s legs, back, an


Distilling Ambition: Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Roadster in 1/8 Scale
Scale does not shrink ambition. Whether full-size or in miniature, true artistry demands the same level of intensity, patience, and vision.


Levegh Welcomes Christian Braun as Strategic Advisor
Levegh believes that every detail matters, not only in the models we create but also in the way we build our brand and community. That is why we are proud to announce that Christian Braun has joined Levegh as Strategic Advisor for Collector Engagement & Brand Growth . Christian Braun HobbyDB joins Levegh A Visionary in the World of Collectibles Christian is a name that resonates deeply in the world of collecting. As the CEO of hobbyDB and Chair of the Model Car Hall of Fa


You Cannot Fake Memory: Sculpting the Porsche 917K Interior
The interior of our 1/8 scale Porsche 917K , winner of the 1971 1000 km of Spa-Francorchamps, is not polished to look pristine. It is built to feel lived in. Every switch, every scratch, every seam is shaped by hand, not as decoration, but as evidence. Sculpting the 1971 race-worn Porsche 917K interior by Levegh More Than Design The seat is not simply aged. It carries the marks of hours spent under pressure, the wear left behind by a driver’s endurance. The dashboard is not c


Engineering Emotion: The Porsche 917K Gear Lever
Every part tells a story, no matter how small. Sometimes, the tiniest details carry the deepest meaning. This is the case with the gear lever knob of the Porsche 917K , one of endurance racing’s most iconic machines. In its original form, the shift knob was crafted from layered balsa wood, a weight-saving measure born from the relentless pursuit of speed. It was functional, ingenious, and quietly symbolic of the resourcefulness that defined motorsport in the golden era. Recre


Reinventing the Aventador SVJ in Scale
What you see here is the unfinished bodywork of our Lamborghini Aventador Roadster SVJ at 1/8 scale.


Craft in Motion: Building the Porsche 993 RWB
Inside the atelier at LEVEGH, every step tells a story. What looks like a simple act, placing a seat into a cabin, is, in reality, the culmination of hours of precision, patience, and artistry.


Levegh at the Classics Forum: Insights from the Heart of the Collectible Car Industry
LEVEGH had the honor of participating in the Classics Forum at Goodwood, a landmark event dedicated to framing the future of the collectible car industry.


Aging a Legend is an Art
At Levegh, we believe that true luxury does not lie in perfection. It lies in authenticity. In the traces of time. In the marks of human effort and endurance.


Levegh at the Classics Forum 2025: Crafting Tomorrow’s Legends at Goodwood
This September, the world of classic cars and luxury collecting gathered at the historic Goodwood House for the second edition of the Classics Forum, organized by Michele Bertoncello and the AssetClassic team.
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