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product_id: 56333452
title: "UGEARS U-9 Grand Prix Car"
brand: "ugears"
price: "€ 110.98"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 12
category: "U Gears"
url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/56333452-ugears-u-9-grand-prix-car
store_origin: HR
region: Croatia
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# 3-mode transmission: idle, reverse, race-ahead Fully functional V8 engine with 16 working valves 384 precision laser-cut wooden pieces UGEARS U-9 Grand Prix Car

**Brand:** ugears
**Price:** € 110.98
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🏁 Build the legend, race the legacy – your Grand Prix masterpiece awaits!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** UGEARS U-9 Grand Prix Car by ugears
- **How much does it cost?** € 110.98 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/56333452-ugears-u-9-grand-prix-car)

## Best For

- ugears enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted ugears brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Race-Ready Transmission:** Switch seamlessly between idle, reverse, and race modes for a dynamic mechanical experience.
- • **Feel the Power of a Real V8:** Watch the intricate 16-valve engine roar to life with a hand crank starter and cooling fan.
- • **Masterpiece of Mechanical Art:** Experience the thrill of building a 1:12 scale Grand Prix racer with authentic 20th-century design.
- • **Precision Craftsmanship in Every Piece:** 348 laser-cut wooden parts fit perfectly for a satisfying, frustration-free build.
- • **The Ultimate Gift for Racing Aficionados:** Perfect for professionals who appreciate vintage motorsport heritage and hands-on creativity.

## Overview

The Ugears U-9 Grand Prix Car is a sophisticated 3D wooden puzzle kit designed for adults, featuring 384 laser-cut plywood pieces that assemble into a 1:12 scale model of an early Formula One race car. It boasts a fully functional V8 engine with 16 working valves, a hand crank starter, and a three-mode transmission system (idle, reverse, race-ahead). This model combines authentic Golden Age racing aesthetics with mechanical precision, making it an ideal gift for enthusiasts of vintage motorsport and intricate craftsmanship.

## Description

Free delivery and returns on eligible orders. Buy Ugears U-9 Grand Prix Car - 3D Wooden Puzzles For Adults Racing Model Car Kit - Early Formula One Building Set with Working V8 Engine - 3D Wooden Model Kits for Adults to Build for Christmas at desertcart UK.

Review: Quality is good - A great product to build
Review: An excellent model - This was my first gears model, and it has provided many hours of construction pleasure. The parts are all clearly numbered and the instruction book comprehensive. Care has to be taken when removing the pieces from the sheets of plywood but none got damaged during the build. I would note that the small piece of wax supplied to lubricate parts was a bit ineffective but I used an alternative. Patience is necessary to assemble this model and a sharp craft knife is a must. My only criticism is that the drive mechanism, rubber band power, cannot be tested until the model id complete, and then it is too late to add addition lubrication to the gears. This is a very well designed model and I would recommend it to others.

## Features

- Authentic 20th Century Grand Prix Racer Wooden Models: Build 3D puzzle model building machine inspired by Golden Age Formula One prototypes from Italy's first Grand Prix races with sleek flowing lines
- Fully Functional V8 Racing Engine: Experience authentic motorsport mechanics featuring 16 working valves, powerful cooling fan, hand crank starter and visible drive belt in 3D puzzles adult craft kit
- Complete Racing Transmission System: Master three-mode operation with idle, reverse and race-ahead settings, plus spring-suspended fork and rubberized wheels of wooden puzzle car model building kits
- Racing Heritage Assembly Experience: Enjoy 348 piece construction of adult puzzles model cars featuring oblong aerodynamic shape, bold radiator grille and authentic Golden Age racing design elements
- Gift for Racing Enthusiasts: Ideal wooden cars model kit present for Formula One fans, vintage racing lovers, automotive engineers, or anyone for Birthday, Christmas or Fathers day, great as hobby

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B077RYYYQY |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Art Craft Kit Type | Model Building |
| Best Sellers Rank | 100,517 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) 702 in 3-D Puzzles |
| Brand Name | UGears |
| Colour | Natural Wood |
| Country Of Origin | Ukraine |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (2,190) |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04820184120686 |
| Included Components | Laser cut wooden parts, Wax, Instructions |
| Item Dimensions | 35 x 9.5 x 0.1 centimetres |
| Item Type Name | Accessories |
| Item Weight | 200 Grams |
| Manufacturer | UGEARS |
| Material Type | Plywood |
| Model Name | U-9 Grand Prix Car |
| Number of Pieces | 384 |
| Paint Type | No colour |
| Product Style | Single |
| Product Warranty | 2 Year Manufacturer Guarantee |
| Scale | 1:12 |
| Seasons | All Seasons |
| Size | 13.8 x 3.7 x 5.1 Inches |
| Special Features | Portable |
| Subject Character | Vehicle |
| Theme | Vehicle |
| UPC | 600140454208 795294935106 |
| Unit Count | 1 1 |

## Product Details

- **Age range (description):** Adult
- **Brand:** UGears
- **Colour:** Natural Wood
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 35 x 9.5 x 0.1 centimetres
- **Theme:** Vehicle

## Images

![UGEARS U-9 Grand Prix Car - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/810keIctniL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality is good
*by L***R on 7 January 2026*

A great product to build

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An excellent model
*by J***S on 6 November 2020*

This was my first gears model, and it has provided many hours of construction pleasure. The parts are all clearly numbered and the instruction book comprehensive. Care has to be taken when removing the pieces from the sheets of plywood but none got damaged during the build. I would note that the small piece of wax supplied to lubricate parts was a bit ineffective but I used an alternative. Patience is necessary to assemble this model and a sharp craft knife is a must. My only criticism is that the drive mechanism, rubber band power, cannot be tested until the model id complete, and then it is too late to add addition lubrication to the gears. This is a very well designed model and I would recommend it to others.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ If only it worked…….(sigh)
*by J***N on 24 August 2022*

I haven’t built a model of any kind since I was eight years old. So, fifty years ago. But I’m mechanically minded, and have a fair idea how to put stuff together. I really enjoyed the build. I took my time, and examined the process sheet closely before I began. The instructions are really superb, especially as there are no written words. It’s all done with diagrams, which are super easy to follow. I was never once left scratching my head and wondering what the heck I was to do next. With fifty five pages of large diagrams to follow, it really is pretty well idiot-proof. The whole thing took me twenty hours to complete. The only additional tool you need is a sharp knife, to trim the excess dowels. Which brings me to my first gripe. The model either clips together, or is held together by wooden dowels. These are, in fact, toothpicks. Which is fine. However, I found four toothpicks were unusable due to flaws in them. So I was super economical during the construction. I used offcuts instead of fresh dowels where possible. Hunting thru my pile of dowel pieces like I was panning for gold. And it’s a good job I did. At the finish, I was left with THREE toothpicks spare. If I’d used a fresh pick every time, as the instructions showed, I woulda run out. I can’t help feeling that UGears could easily afford to include ten or twenty extra toothpicks. It’s not as though they’re expensive. Issue number two. The engine has 16valves. These are fiddly to insert, as they vary in size and the valve stem must go on the correct side of the cam. But once you fit the engine (very early in the build) to the chassis, every time you turn the car upside down, the valves fall out ! Eventually, I covered the top end with cellotape. Problem solved. Some stages of the build were very frustrating. Such as fitting the second side of the car to the rest. You need six pairs of hands. I had to get inventive, and secure the rear section with an elastic band. Much dratting and blasting later, it all went together. Which starts off being really annoying, but once completed, is oddly satisfying and triumphal. The main issue I have with the kit, though, is in its function. It doesn’t function. It is functionless. Function, it has none. This is not down to my building it wrong. It’s down to the fact that despite the parts being very accurately laser cut, the tolerances are WAAAAAAAY out. It’s a function of modelling in wood. Had the cogs and gears been made of metal, they would have meshed properly. But being wood, cut to a very wide tolerance, they oftentimes do not mesh. They even jam up. Now, if I were a skilled and experienced modeleer, I might have been able to ‘fettle’ things to fit better. But I’m not. I slavishly followed the plans, and hoped for the best. So now I have a car that doesn’t work as it should. In that sense, the kit is overly complex. If there had never seriously been a possibility of working as it was intended, then it could have been a lot simpler in its design. Just enough detail to look authentic. But not so complicated. To sum up….. What I have now is a lovely ornament. It takes pride of place on board my classic wooden yacht, and is much admired by everyone who sees it. It was a lot of fun to build. I’m even considering buying another one the same, to see if I can build a working version, now I understand how it fits together, and where it falls short. I might buy the ‘drift racing’ cobra, and see if I can get that to work instead. However, I’d baulk at the idea of buying one of the clocks UGears sell, as a non-functioning clock is useless. All in all a lovely ornament, and great fun to build. And a sense of accomplishment. Just don’t expect it to work(!)

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*Last updated: 2026-04-25*