BMW Formula 2 Clockwork Model Kit from Schuco

From pressing a chronograph pusher to watching the smooth sweep of a seconds hand, there’s something to be said about watching a mechanical object put into motion. A model car evokes a very similar feeling. It beckons you to glide it across a table, to open its doors to get a closer look at its detailed interior and to pop the hood revealing a carbon copy engine. What’s more, there’s an element of playfulness between the two — a reminder not to take ourselves too seriously. Whether it’s watches, model cars or anything vintage, it’s the tactile experience that keeps us in the moment, and it’s what we love about all analog things. This very cool vintage find is a BMW Formula 2 model kit made by Schuco in Western Germany in the 1960s. This particular set is in virtually brand-new condition, virtually untouched and unbuilt. Also originally offered as completed models, this variant allows for two stages of enjoyment - the task of construction and then rewarding play! An incredibly rare fin