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Spark models from the 1982 Detroit Grand Prix

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Harv Goranson
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This was the first F1 race I ever attended, made more economical by visiting old college buddies who lived in the Motor City. The course ran through the streets of Detroit; consequently, there was catch fencing everywhere, making clear views for photos next to impossible. But I did what I could. The race was won by John Watson in the #7 McLaren-Ford MP4/1B, with Eddie Cheever grabbing second in the Ligier-Matra JS17 #25. Spark has made both of these and, of course, the Marlboro and Gitanes cigarette ads have to be hand-applied by the purchaser. Last weekend I finally got around to doing the Marlboro ads.

 

Spark S4302 McLaren MP4 1B Detroit GP pic1
Spark S4302 McLaren MP4 1B Detroit GP pic2
Spark S1664 Ligier JS17 pic1
Spark S1664 Ligier JS17 pic2

I have a few decals left over. On the McLaren there are two very miniscule Marlboros which go on the SLEEVES of Watson's suit. I had such a time getting the larger one on his helmet I decided I better not try. A third decal probably goes at the rear of the wing, but I cannot tell how centered the decal should be - it's possible it could be offset to the right. Anyone have a picture of the rear of the car? On the Ligier again a few very small ones that I'm sure belong on Cheever's helmet and suit. 

Any more '82 Detroit GP cars out there?



   
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I used to work in downtown Detroit. I remember watching the time trials out the window of my office on the

24th floor of the Guardian Building.


Saint Clair Shores, Michigan


   
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Harv Goranson
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Thanks to my Facebook friends - got a good view of the rear wing. Spark messed up and left out an extra "Marlboro". Off to the decal collection to search....



   
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John Kuvakas
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Great post! I love the pictures of the actual cars with the models.


John Kuvakas
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