Replicarz R43012 Duesenberg #15 "Lora Lawrence Corum - Joe Boyer" Winner Indianapolis 500 1924, 1/43rd scale resin model car.
The Duesenberg #15 was the winning car in the 1924 Indianapolis 500. It was driven by Joe Boyer and L.L. Corum, who were credited as co-winners. The car was a Duesenberg Special, which was a new type of car that was powered by a supercharged engine. The supercharger allowed the car to reach speeds of up to 100 miles per hour, which was much faster than the other cars in the race. The Duesenberg #15 was able to lead the race for most of the way, and it eventually won by a margin of over two laps. The win was a major victory for Duesenberg, and it helped to establish the company as a leading manufacturer of racing cars.
Here are some more details about the race and the car:
- The 1924 Indianapolis 500 was held on May 30, 1924.
- There were 33 cars entered in the race.
- The Duesenberg #15 was the pole sitter, and it led the race for most of the way.
- Joe Boyer and L.L. Corum were credited as co-winners of the race.
- The Duesenberg #15 finished the race with an average speed of 98.23 miles per hour.
The Duesenberg #15 was a revolutionary car for its time. It was the first car to be powered by a supercharged engine, and it was able to reach speeds of up to 100 miles per hour. The win in the 1924 Indianapolis 500 helped to establish Duesenberg as a leading manufacturer of racing cars.