Case Study: Reviving History at France's M24 Racing Museum

On May 28, 2026, the M24 Le Mans Museum in France officially reopened its doors after an intensive 11-month renovation. Spanning 8,600 square meters, this global motorsport cultural landmark has evolved from a traditional exhibition hall into a captivating time machine.

Rather than displaying static vintage cars, the museum now offers an immersive narrative of racing history. The core driving force behind bringing these legendary moments back to life is DXDF (Grand Orient Wax Art Company), a premier manufacturer specializing in hyper-realistic silicone sculptures.

The Challenge: "Reviving" an Era of Motorsport Greatness 

The primary objective of the French curatorial team was to upgrade the static displays into an immersive historical experience. The requirement was highly sophisticated: the human figures could not be isolated, lifeless wax statues. Instead, they needed to capture raw, authentic "moments in time"—allowing visitors to step directly into the high-stakes Le Mans paddock of the 1970s.

Accepting this challenging commission, DXDF integrated 23 custom hyper-realistic silicone sculptures with meticulous scene design to recreate historical motorsport milestones right in the museum's center stage.

The Intense Gaze of Enzo Ferrari

Standing in the team's pit lane from the late 1960s, a silicone recreation of Enzo Ferrari wears his signature iconic sunglasses, his expression as sharp and cold as a sculpture. DXDF perfectly captured this profound split-second in history. Visitors standing before him do not just perceive the physical texture of a silicone statue; they feel the monumental weight of an era.

The Team Lotus Tactical Strategy Briefing

At the absolute center of the exhibition space stands a physical replica of the iconic red-and-white Team Lotus race transport truck. The sculpture group captures the exact moment of an internal debrief during the 1970 German Grand Prix at Hockenheimring

• Colin Chapman: The visionary founder and chief designer of Lotus is depicted deeply focused, reviewing vehicle tuning setups and race strategy, perfectly replicating his high-pressure trackside decision-making state.
• Emerson Fittipaldi: The rising star driver stands alongside in his full red-and-white racing suit, beverage in hand, listening intently to the technical discussion.
• John Miles: The official British test driver for Lotus, wearing black-rimmed glasses and holding a piece of bread, gazes toward his team members while absorbing critical data and telemetry adjustments.

 

To deliver absolute authenticity, multiple mechanic statues are scattered around the vintage F1 cars. One technician lies flat beneath the chassis; every wrinkle in his jumpsuit and the grease stains embedded in his fingernails were meticulously replicated from historical archives. Others are seen tightening tires with wrenches, capturing the gritty, grueling daily routine of the paddock's unsung heroes.

Achieving museum-grade replication requires rigorous attention to detail and extensive structural engineering. DXDF’s creation team spent months diving deep into first-hand archives and original photography from Team Lotus.

From microscopic skin pores and facial expressions to the exact fabric weave of vintage racing suits featuring retro Shell and Ford branding, every element was vetted for historical accuracy. Even the supplementary props—vintage leather briefcases, soda cans, wooden toolboxes, and bread—were custom-fabricated according to era-appropriate specifications.

Voice of the Client： 

"The silicone sculpture group fabricated from original historical photographs has breathed new life into these silent vintage race cars, restoring the true vibrancy and smoke-and-gears atmosphere of the historic racetrack."

— French Exhibition Acceptance Team 

  

While immersive real-scene setups have long been a trend in Western museums, selecting a Chinese studio to spearhead the core artistic creation of a century-old European motorsport institution is incredibly rare.

As a leading custom silicone statue manufacturer, Grand Orient Wax Art Company successfully bridged the gap where traditional automotive museums fall short—replacing "cars without people, history without scenes" with vibrant, narrative-driven spaces. By blending world-class craftsmanship with unmatched turnkey scene-integration capabilities, DXDF has not only preserved the legendary Le Mans spirit but also demonstrated the elite engineering strength of contemporary Chinese hyper-realistic sculpture art to the world.